Senator Kevin Daley's Press Releases
Daley says no to growing the state government
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee Minority Vice Chair Kevin Daley on Thursday voted against growing the size of state government by creating new overreaching statewide codes to regulate septic systems. “If a citizen purchases a property with a septic tank, the burden is on them to maintain it or face the consequences, not on the taxpayers to subsidize further government bureaucracy,” said
Daley joins Senate Republicans in calling Democrat majority back to work to save 50,000 Michigan jobs
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Kevin Daley on Wednesday joined with the Senate Republican caucus in calling upon the governor and Democratic legislative majority to return to Lansing and get serious about saving an estimated 50,000 hospitality industry jobs now in jeopardy following a recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling that will affect the state’s tipped workers. “We are facing a major economic crisis, yet the Senate
Daley joins Gift of Life Michigan, supporters at Capitol rally
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kevin Daley joined organization members and residents from across the state at the Gift of Life event at the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday. Daley, who has been a long-time supporter of the cause, spoke to participants about the meaningful effect donations can have on Michigan families in need, and the personal relationship his family has with the organization. “This is an issue
Sen. Daley welcomes Lapeer County Veterans Affairs director to Capitol for Memorial Day ceremony
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kevin Daley, R-Lum, on Thursday welcomed retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Pete “Top” Kirley, director for the Lapeer County Department of Veterans Affairs, to the state Capitol as his special guest for the Senate’s 29th Annual Memorial Day Service to honor Michigan’s fallen service members.
Sen. Daley works to save school districts from state fines
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kevin Daley on Wednesday offered an amendment to the fiscal year 2025 school aid budget to provide financial relief from costly state fines and reimburse districts for previous unfair penalties exacerbated by COVID regulations. “For years, our schools have been hit with punishing fees for small violations. In some instances, failure to pay a $45 substitute teacher fee has resulted in thousands
Sen. Daley applauds natural resource funding for projects in Genesee, Saginaw counties
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kevin Daley on Thursday supported legislation to approve a $27.3 million Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) investment into park and trail developments and public land acquisitions across Michigan, including $900,000 for three projects in the Genesee and Saginaw counties. “Investments into our parks and natural resources are investments that enhance the quality of life of Michigan residents for generations,” said Daley, R-Lum.