by Liz Gullett | Mar 13, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, members of the House Republican Caucus announced a plan they say refocuses Michigan’s energy policy on reliability and affordability. At a press conference, one of the sponsors, Representative Steve Frisbie (R-Pennfield), stated that the proposal will...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 13, 2026 | Liz Gullett
The three members of the Michigan Public Service Commission would be elected under recently introduced legislation. Currently, commissioners are appointed by the governor for staggered six-year terms. Key Points: House Bills 5676 and 5677 were introduced by...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 13, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Bipartisan legislation aiming to address the growing problem of medical debt in Michigan passed the Senate this week. Medical debt is the number one cause of bankruptcy in Michigan, and nationally, nearly one-third of working-age adults are in debt due to medical or...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 13, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, the Michigan House passed legislation aimed at clarifying Michigan’s premises liability laws. The bill responds to Michigan court rulings, which shifted the “open and obvious” doctrine from a complete legal defense to only one factor considered in liability...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 13, 2026 | Liz Gullett
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. This is the final week for the House before a three-week spring break. House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees will continue to hear presentations on the governor’s...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 12, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Senator Cavanagh (D-Redford) is serving her first term in the Michigan Senate. She is currently serving as chair of the Michigan Latino Caucus, deputy whip of the Senate Democratic Caucus, and is a member of the Progressive Women’s Caucus, Michigan Legislative Black...
