SD38 Incumbent Michael Prusi (D-Ishpeming)

by: matt

Sun Aug 28, 2005 at 01:00:00 AM EDT

Campaign Website

Biography:

Michael Prusi, a resident of Ishpeming Township, is Senator for the 38th District, which includes Gogebic, Iron, Ontonagon, Delta, Dickinson, Keweenaw, Houghton, Baraga, Marquette, Alger, Luce, Schoolcraft, and Menominee counties.

He currently serves as the Democratic Vice Chair for the Senate Appropriations Committee. The Senator also serves as Democratic Vice Chair on the Labor & Economic Growth and Joint Capital Outlay subcommittees. In addition he serves on the Higher Education and Corrections and Judiciary subcommittees. Before being elected to the Senate, he served three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives.

Prior to his legislative career, Mike worked for over twenty years as an iron ore miner for the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company at various Marquette County mining operations, including five years as an underground miner. He was elected to three terms as President of Local Union 4950 of the United Steelworkers of America. He was a member of the International Union’s Wage Policy Committee and Upper Peninsula Delegate for the union’s Committee on Political Education. Mike also served on the Executive Board of the Marquette County Labor Council.

Mike’s involvement in many local community projects included service as the United Way Fund Drive Co-Chair and as a Trustee on the Bell Memorial Hospital Board in Ishpeming.

Mike has attended Northern Michigan University and Lansing Community College. He is married to Sandi and is the proud father of two daughters.(Democratic Caucus)

SD38 District Profile

by: matt

Sun Aug 28, 2005 at 01:00:00 AM EDT

Prusi elected Senate Dem leader

by: LiberalLucy

Wed Nov 12, 2008 at 13:45:32 PM EST

Just in from the State Senate, Senator Mike Prusi of Ishpeming has been elected by his peers to be the next Democratic Caucus Leader when current leader Mark Schauer heads to Washington D.C. next January as Congressman for the 7th District.

From the Senate Democratic Caucus  -

"The challenges before us are great, but by staying focused on what's best for the people who sent us here we can turn Michigan's economy around," said Prusi. "We must be united in making changes that will help our children and grandchildren find jobs and raise their families' right here in this great state."

Prusi has served in several leadership positions within the caucus, including as the lead Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee and previously as the lead Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Committee.
The Senator also serves on the Energy Policy, Judiciary and Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs committees. Before being elected to the Senate, he served three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives. Prior to his legislative career, Mike worked for over twenty years as an iron ore miner for the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company at various Marquette County mining operations, including five years as an underground miner.

"Senator Prusi has been at the forefront of the most pressing issues facing our state, including energy policy and the state budget," said Schauer. "These experiences will serve him well, and I am confident he will excel in his new role as Caucus Leader. We will work closely together to ensure a smooth, productive transition."

"Senator Prusi is an experienced, thoughtful legislator who will make sure people are the top priority," said Democratic Floor Leader Buzz Thomas (D-Detroit). "I look forward to working closely with him to advance an agenda that will attract jobs to Michigan and improve the lives of struggling consumers."

Previous to today's election, the race was defined by many insiders as a complete toss-up between Prusi and Thomas. It's also worth noting that Prusi had challenged Schauer for the position in 2006 after the Senate elections, but Schauer prevailed. 

A hearty congrats to Sen. Prusi, his family, and then entire Senate Democratic Caucus.

SOS: 230,000 new voters since July.

by: pbratt

Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 21:24:19 PM EDT

Record Number Registered To Vote

A record 7.47 million Michigan residents have registered to vote for the Nov. 4 election, meaning 98 percent of legal residents aged 18 and older are now registered to do so, Secretary of State Terri Lynn LAND reported today.

Roughly 330,000 Michigan citizens have registered to vote in 2008 alone, of those 230,000 have registered since July. The deadline to register for the Nov. 4 election was Oct. 6.

SD38 Former Candidate Pete Mackin (R-Watton)

by: matt

Wed May 24, 2006 at 22:25:07 PM EDT

No campaign website found.

Biography: former Marquette Mining Journal reporter & photographer. (source: WLUC-TV, Marquette)

Analysis

by: matt

Sun Aug 28, 2005 at 01:00:00 AM EDT