Michigan Rep. Julie Calley
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Recent News About Michigan Rep. Julie Calley
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Calley calls for more a transparent COVID-19 response from Michigan Legislature
According to an opinion piece by Rep. Julie Calley (R-Portland) published by The Detroit News in September, the Legislature of Michigan needs to work towards more transparent COVID-19 plans.
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Calley announces approved Michigan budget for fiscal year 2021
Despite financial challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Julie Calley (R-Portland) announced that a state budget plan has been approved and signed into law.
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Calley pledges to support working mothers impacted by COVID-19
Michigan Rep. Julie Calley (R-Portland) has been hearing from employees and employers about the disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on women in the workplace, according to a Facebook post by Calley from September.
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Calley calls for better preparation at care facilities before second COVID-19 wave hits
Rep. Julie Calley (R-Portland) believes that Michigan needs to learn from the mistakes that led to high mortality rates in long-term care facilities during the first wave of COVID-19, as failing to do so will only put more lives in danger if a second wave hits this winter.
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Calley speaks out against failure to implement recommendations for long-term care facilities
Rep. Julie Calley (R-Portland) stated that she is worried about the isolation that residents of long-term care facilities are facing due to COVID-19, the Michigan House Republicans website reported.
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Calley hears testimony on Michigan's broken unemployment system
Rep. Julie Calley (R-Portland) heard testimony from Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) Director Steve Gray in early September, after unemployment claims have skyrocketed over the past few months.
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Barry County recreation projects approved by Calley and Michigan House
The Michigan House voted to approve funding for two Barry County recreation projects recommended by the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund.
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Calley questions unemployment agency about COVID-19 inefficiencies
Michigan Rep. Julie Calley (R-Portland) questioned the Unemployment Insurance Agency's (UIA) director on the agency's inefficiencies during a June 24 committee meeting, according to the Michigan House Republicans website.
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Calley blasts Whitmer's nursing home policy as a 'recipe for disaster'
Rep. Julie Calley (R-Portland) wants to put an end to what she calls Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s "dangerous" nursing home policy amid the widespread COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Michigan House Republicans website.
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Calley asks Whitmer to reopen Michigan's unemployment offices
State Rep. Julie Calley (R-Portland) earlier this month called on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to reopen the state’s unemployment offices for in-person appointments.
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Calley votes to restore power balance between governor and Legislature
Rep. Julie Calley (R-Portland) voted for a measure to restore the balance of power within the state government and check the power the governor has wielded during the state of emergency.
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Rep. Calley updates gig workers, contractors on unemployment insurance
Rep. Julie Calley (R-Portland) offered an update for contractors and gig employees, informing them that their delayed applications are now available to file for unemployment insurance.