by Liz Gullett | Apr 24, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, there was movement in both the House and Senate on the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins on October 1. In a late-night session on Wednesday, the House passed the omnibus and education omnibus budgets. Aspects within the House versions...
by Liz Gullett | Apr 24, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, a major property tax reform package aimed at lowering costs was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives. Nicknamed HELP US (House Effectively Lowering Property Taxes and Utility Payments), the sponsors state their plan will cut nearly $5 billion...
by Liz Gullett | Apr 24, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Members of the Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus announced a plan that aims to increase access to affordable health care statewide. Named the “Health Care You Can Afford,” it seeks to address rising medical costs, address the costs of prescription drugs, and react to...
by Liz Gullett | Apr 24, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Members of the Michigan Democratic Party came together last weekend to endorse candidates for this year’s midterm election in November. The races for Secretary of State and Attorney General are open, as both current officeholders are term limited. The party endorsed...
by Liz Gullett | Apr 24, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.) announced a change to the Democratic members serving on the House Appropriations Committee. Former Speaker, Representative Joe Tate (D-Detroit), was appointed minority vice chair (MVC) of the committee. That position had been vacant...
by Liz Gullett | Apr 24, 2026 | Liz Gullett
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday-Thursday session schedule.
