“House Republicans may not have been in Lansing to end the year, but that dumpster fire burned so hot you could see it from the Mackinac Bridge,” said Cavitt, R-Cheboygan. “We couldn’t have been gifted a better picture of what not to do when we take over. The issues rise far above policy disagreements. Ramming through complex legislation with zero input from committees, stakeholders, or the public is not the way to govern. House Democrats behaved like high schoolers prone to procrastination – not the legislators they were elected to be.”

“Northeast Michigan has some of the most beautiful and robust wilderness and recreational opportunities in Michigan. A common pastime for folks in my community is venturing outside to enjoy all our region has to offer,” said Cavitt, R-Cheboygan. “Now, the DNR wants us to pay more to enjoy the same woods, rivers, and lakes that our families have enjoyed for generations. The DNR is failing, and department leadership wants to pass responsibility for those failures down to outdoor enthusiasts. It’s deceptive and shameful, and Northeast Michigan won’t stand for it.”