Unemployment Benefit Rate Increasing

Unemployment Benefit Rate Increasing

On January 1, 2026, the maximum weekly rate for unemployment benefits is scheduled to increase from $446 to $530. The increase is part of bipartisan legislation that was signed into law in December 2024. Key Points: The amount an unemployed worker receives for each...
Michigan DOGE Task Force Announced

Michigan DOGE Task Force Announced

Michigan is launching its own version of the national DOGE effort, with the stated goal of improving accountability and efficiency within state government. According to a press release, the task force aims to: Make government more transparent and responsive to...
Senate Committee Reports Jobs Program

Senate Committee Reports Jobs Program

The Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee reported legislation creating the More Jobs for Michigan Program, aimed at incentivizing good-paying new or retained jobs in the state. The state previously operated a similar program that ended in 2019. Instead of extending the...
Spotlight On Senator Darrin Camilleri

Spotlight On Senator Darrin Camilleri

Senator Darrin Camilleri (D-Brownstown) is serving his first term in the Michigan Senate. His colleagues elected him to serve as the Assistant Majority Leader. Biography Prior to his election to the Senate, he served three terms in the Michigan House of...