by Liz Gullett | Jan 31, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Representative Bryan Posthumus (R-Rockford) introduced legislation to amend the Michigan Constitution to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a photo ID to cast a ballot. It also requires the state to provide photo ID free of charge to citizens...
by Liz Gullett | Jan 31, 2025 | Liz Gullett
A proposal laying out new rules for legislatively directed spending initiatives was adopted in the Michigan House of Representatives this week. Key Points: House Resolution 14 was introduced by Appropriations Chairwoman, Representative Ann Bollin (R-Brighton). Under...
by Liz Gullett | Jan 31, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Democratic United States Senator Gary Peters announced his retirement this week, stating he will not run for reelection in 2026. He is a well-known figure in Michigan politics, serving in his first elected office in 1991 as a Rochester Hills City Councilman. Public...
by Liz Gullett | Jan 31, 2025 | Liz Gullett
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. The Executive Budget Recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year will be presented to a Joint Session of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees on Wednesday,...
by Liz Gullett | Jan 30, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Today, House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Kalamazoo) named the chairs and members of the Standing Committees, the Appropriations Subcommittees, and the newly created Oversight Subcommittees for the 2025-2026 legislative term. The chairs of each committee are listed below. To...
