98th Opening Day in Lansing

"The legislature shall meet at the seat of government on the second Wednesday in January of each year at twelve o'clock noon." —Mich. Const. Art. IV, § 13

LEGISLATIVE LEADERS GEAR UP FOR NEW SESSION IN LANSING: The 2015 legislative session will begin much like 2014's marathon lame-duck session ended on Dec. 19 — with policy and budget debate being shaded by an upcoming statewide ballot proposal over roads. http://on.freep.com/1IDuyuY

Michigan justices to weigh right-to-work law: Michigan’s two-year-old right-to-work law will face the scrutiny of the Michigan Supreme Court during oral arguments Tuesday over a union lawsuit challenging whether the law applies to state workers. http://detne.ws/1BW2zq3

Road tax hike plan tests new leaders: Three new legislative leaders are vowing to push for voter approval of a $1.4 billion road repair plan because there's no politically viable alternative. http://detne.ws/1BZbK9j

Snyder touts auto rebound, pushes road fixes: Gov. Rick Snyder toured the North American International Auto Show on Tuesday, praising the economic turnaround of the auto industry and vowing to ensure Michigan remains home to industry innovations. He also used the stop at the show to urge voters to support a plan to boost Michigan road repairs. http://detne.ws/1IH8n75

July Monthly Update

BAY COUNTY G.O.P. SUMMER PICNIC
The 2014 summer picnic will be held Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Bigelow Park in Bay City.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Candidates for various offices will be present and speak, including Tom Whitmire for Congress, Mike Green and Kevin Daley for the state Senate, Karl Ieuter and Gary Glenn for the state House, and various county commissioner candidates.

RSVP on Facebook.

STATE CONVENTION
The 2014 Michigan Republican State Convention will be held Saturday, August 23 at 10 a.m. at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. This convention will formally nominate the Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, justice of the Supreme Court, and members of the various elected education boards.

The county convention to select 22 delegates and 22 alternates to the state convention will be Thursday, August 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Party Headquarters, 1201 S. Euclid Ave., Bay City.

For more information, please visit the Michigan Republican Party website.

MUNGER POTATO FESTIVAL PARADE
The Munger Potato Festival parade will be Sunday, July 27 at 1 p.m. Lineup begins at 11 a.m. under the power lines on M-138 east of town. State Senator Mike Green will be walking in the parade.

PRECINCT INSPECTORS
Republicans are asked to serve as precinct inspectors on Election Day in Bay County. Inspectors work the polling place, setting up the poll, signing voters in, handing them ballots, and ensuring the integrity of the election. (They are to be distinguished from poll challengers who are appointed by the parties.) Those interested in serving as inspectors are asked to contact Chairman Matt Lance at (989) 894-0474.

Bay County G.O.P. Update: February 1, 2014

BAY COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bay County Republican Party Executive Committee will meet on February 10, 2014 at 7 p.m. We will be meeting at the Dockside in Bay City. For further details contact Chairman Matthew Lance at (989) 894-0474.

BEGICK FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
County Commissioner Vaughn Begick has announced he is seeking re-election as 3rd District Bay County Commissioner. Commissioner Begick will be holding his annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Wednesday February 26, 2014 at the LFA Hall on Amelith Road from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 and can be reserved by calling 989-686-0578. Tickets will be available at the door.

STATE SENATOR MIKE GREEN ST PATRICK'S PARADE
State Senator Mike Green will be taking part in this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade in Bay City. The Parade will be held on Sunday, March 16. If anyone is interested in walking with Senator Green please contact me at the number above for more details.

REGION 5 FIELD DIRECTOR
We have a new Region 5 Field Director. He is Kevin Gardner and we will be working with us on various efforts throughout the campaign cycle. Currently Kevin is asking for precincts captains for targeted precincts in Bay County. If you would like to be part of this effort, please contact Kevin at (248) 912-2313 or at KGardner@migop.org. Thank you!

TERRI LYNN LAND CAMPAIGN
If you have any interest in volunteering on behalf of this campaign please contact Jessica Johnson, the field representative for Terri Lynn Land for Senate. She can be reached at (989) 213-4588 or jessica@terrilynnland.com.

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Chair Matthew Lance
Bay County Republican Party