LANSING, Mich., January 21, 2021 – Mere hours after being sworn in as President, promising unity and peace between all Americans, President Biden signed a slew of executive orders immediately reverting our nation to failed Obama era policies. President Biden began by rejoining the Paris Climate Accord, which will cripple American energy and its ability to compete in the world. Furthermore, President Biden signed executive orders that would begin to undo the immense progress made on immigration reform. “We face a challenging time ahead in restoring America’s economy from this unprecedented pandemic and President Biden’s decision to revert to the failed policies of President Obama will make that hill an even steeper one to climb.” said Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox. Cox continued, “I hope and pray that President Biden will recommit to the promises of yesterday’s inauguration speech and seek to unify our nation by moving us forward, not by reversing course.” More >

LANSING, Mich., January 20, 2021 – According to Axios, Senator Chuck Schumer intends to pick Michigan Senator Gary Peters to head up the Democrat Senatorial Campaign Committee for the coming 2022 election cycle. This position is a partisan appointment that will see Senator Peters head up the Democrat efforts to expand their position in the Senate. “Senator Gary Peters already has trouble showing up for work, continually missing his committee assignments. Taking on this partisan position will only serve as a further distraction for him.” said Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox. Cox continued, “I call on Senator Peters to turn down this partisan post and recommit himself to doing the job the people of Michigan elected him to do.” More >

LANSING, Mich., January 19, 2021 – In case you missed it, an editorial in the Detroit News on Monday detailed the severe negative ramifications of raising the minimum wage to $15, which is a current proposal of incoming President Joe Biden. The article cited proof that such a hike in the minimum wage would cause fewer jobs, stating “In 2014, Seattle passed a $15 minimum wage, and a study a few years later found that it had directly contributed to fewer hours for workers and a reduction of 5,000 low-wage jobs”. The article continued to show the pitfalls of such a policy, stating “a recent study by the Employment Policies Institute laid out how a $15 federal minimum wage would lead to a reduction of 2 million U.S. jobs by 2027.”. “President-elect Biden has time and again shown his inability to comprehend the most basic economics. It is clear to anyone with a rudimentary understanding of finances that a $15 minimum wage will destroy jobs and businesses.” said Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox. Cox continued, “To consider such a damaging policy at this time would stifle our economic recovery and prolong the suffering of Americans reeling from government shutdowns.” More >

LANSING, Mich., January 15, 2021 – The following statement is from Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox, regarding Joe Biden choosing Governor Whitmer to serve as Vice-Chair of the DNC. “The announcement of Governor Whitmer as DNC Vice-Chair shows the true motivations of her hyper partisan term as Governor of Michigan so far. For the Governor to try to advance her career while her shutdown policies are destroying the careers of thousands of Michiganders is one of the most tone-deaf decisions a politician could make. I call on Governor Whitmer to turn down this role and focus on restoring the livelihoods of the people of our state.” More >

LANSING, Mich., January 13, 2021 – The following statement is from Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox regarding Governor Whitmer’s continued closure of Michigan’s restaurants. “Governor Whitmer’s restaurant shutdown is cruel and to extend it until February 1st imposes an undue hardship on thousands of business owners and employees across our state. Michiganders are tired of the excuses, they are tired of these shutdowns, and they are tired of having their pain and suffering ignored by Governor Whitmer. We can reopen restaurants safely and we must do it now.” More >