House Passes Voter ID

House Passes Voter ID

This week, the House voted along party lines to require proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote. The bill changes current laws that allow a person to provide their driver’s license or state ID when registering to vote. Key Points: House Bill 4765...
Mental Health Report Approved

Mental Health Report Approved

The House Oversight Subcommittee on Public Health and Food Security voted this week to approve a new report outlining shortfalls in the state’s mental health system and providing recommendations for solutions. Last May, the subcommittee launched an investigation into...
Monthly Revenue Declines Year Over Year

Monthly Revenue Declines Year Over Year

According to the latest report by the Senate Fiscal Agency, March’s major taxes and net lottery revenue declined 11% from the prior year, totaling $1.8 billion. Additionally, the total collection was $18.1 million below January’s Consensus Revenue Estimating...
Michigan Dems Endorsing Candidates

Michigan Dems Endorsing Candidates

On Saturday, April 18, members of the Michigan Democratic Party will gather in Detroit to endorse candidates for various offices in this year’s midterm election. The races for Secretary of State and Attorney General are open, as both current officeholders are term...
Looking Ahead to the Week of April 18 – 24, 2026

Looking Ahead to the Week of April 18 – 24, 2026

The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. The Michigan Democratic Party is hosting its convention on Saturday, April 18, in Detroit. They will vote to endorse candidates for Secretary of State, Attorney General, two...
Spotlight On Senator Ed McBroom

Spotlight On Senator Ed McBroom

Senator McBroom (R-Vulcan) is serving his second term in the Michigan Senate. Biography Prior to his election to the Senate, he served three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives. Outside of elected office, Senator McBroom is a fourth-generation dairy farmer...