“We must keep sports safe and fair for female athletes throughout our state,” said Cavitt, R-Cheboygan. “Michigan should be a place where we respect the grit of female athletes who fought to establish sports leagues, competitions, and records at a time when only men could play. Parents shouldn’t have to worry about their daughters being forced to compete with men who are far larger and stronger than they are. Girls in sports should never be robbed of scholarship opportunities intended for true females. Maintaining the integrity of female sports competitions is an issue supported by nearly all Americans. It’s time to listen to the people and protect our girls.”

“The Ocqueoc Outdoor Center, formerly Camp Black Lake, has served our Northern Michigan community for nearly 100 years,” said Cavitt, R-Cheboygan. “This facility has remained operational despite a laundry list of headwinds – any one of which could’ve closed the camp if not for the overwhelming community support that continues to keep the outdoor center running. This new funding marks a turning point for the relationship between the state and the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center. Instead of threatening another shutdown, the state is partnering with the local community to expand the camp’s educational and recreational opportunities, further cementing it as a pillar in outdoor learning for generations to come.”