9/25/13 - The conservative voting record of a local legislator has been rewarded. State Senator Joe Hune on Tuesday received his second consecutive âDefender of Liberty Awardâ from the American Conservative Union for what the group called his strong conservative voting record while serving in Lansing. The Hamburg Township Republican said he was honored that his conservatism and voting record were recognized again by the American Conservative Union. The organization says to be eligible for the Defenders of Liberty award, legislators had to be present and cast a vote for each adjudicated roll call while scoring a 100 percent on their State Legislative Ratings. The ACU says it bases those ratings on legislation that display conservative values, ranging from right-to-work to education reform and second amendment rights to tax cuts. Based upon his voting record, the group gave Hune a 100 percent rank, one of only three lawmakers in the Michigan Legislature to earn such a score. (JK)
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