Constitutional Amendment Proposed

Constitutional Amendment Proposed

Legislators’ pay would be withheld for failure to complete a state budget under a constitutional amendment introduced this week. Key Points: Senate Joint Resolution E was introduced by Senator Kevin Daley (R-Lum). It would amend the Michigan Constitution to prescribe...
Michigan Ranked High in Young Voter Turnout

Michigan Ranked High in Young Voter Turnout

During the 2024 election, the increase in young voter turnout in Michigan was the highest in the nation. Additionally, Michigan ranked third in the nation for overall young voter turnout, according to a recent study by the Center for Information and Research on Civic...
Spotlight on Representative Kristian Grant

Spotlight on Representative Kristian Grant

Representative Kristian Grant (D-Grand Rapids) is serving her second term in the Michigan House of Representatives. Biography She entered public service as the youngest person ever elected to the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education, serving for six years,...
Lessons from 40 Years in Politics

Lessons from 40 Years in Politics

A career in politics and government is a fascinating one. Early in my career, I held several different jobs, all for the same legislative caucus. My parents, who didn’t have a background in politics, began to wonder if I could hold a job. I reassured them with the...