by Liz Gullett | May 2, 2025 | Liz Gullett
This week, the Senate PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee moved its proposed budget for the 2025 – 2026 Fiscal Year, including an increase in funding. Key Points: Senate Bill 166 was introduced by Senator Darrin Camilleri (D-Brownstown), who also chairs the...
by Liz Gullett | May 2, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Bipartisan legislation was introduced that aims to protect children on social media and mature content websites. Key Points: House Bill 4429 and Senate Bill 284 were introduced by Representative Brad Paquette (R-Niles) and Senator John Cherry (D-Flint). The bills...
by Liz Gullett | May 2, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Legislation reversing course on a law enacted last session, moving permitting authority for large-scale energy siting projects back to township boards, was approved by the Michigan House of Representatives this week. Background: In 2023, the legislature passed, and...
by Liz Gullett | May 2, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Last Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a number of appointments to boards and commissions. The appointments include: State Fire Marshall – Thomas Hughes Jr. He is the outgoing deputy fire chief for Northville Township. He’s served in multiple positions in...
by Liz Gullett | May 2, 2025 | Liz Gullett
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. May 7 is the federal deadline for REAL IDs. After that date, the new IDs are required to fly within the United States. For more information, please visit...
