by Liz Gullett | Jun 28, 2024 | Liz Gullett
During all-night marathon sessions, the House and Senate approved an $82.5 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, beginning on October 1. Both the K-12 Budget and the Omnibus Budget, funding departments and agencies, were passed on near party-line votes....
by Liz Gullett | Jun 28, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Bipartisan legislation expanding the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to include the executive office of the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the legislature was passed by the Senate this week. Key Points: Senate Bills 669 and 670 were introduced by Senator Ed...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 28, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Legislation that would transition Michigan from the federally managed health insurance marketplace to a State-Based Exchange (SBE) was passed by the Senate this week. Key Points: Senate Bills 633 – 638 were sponsored by Senators Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores),...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 28, 2024 | Liz Gullett
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) released its projections for energy supply and demand in Michigan this summer. They are projecting residents can expect slightly lower costs for gasoline, natural gas, diesel fuel, and home heating oil, but some customers...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 28, 2024 | Liz Gullett
The legislature will start its summer recess, during which it won’t hold its typical weekly Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. The next scheduled session day is July 30. The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a commission meeting on July 2 at 1 p.m. For...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 27, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Senator Roger Hauck (R-Mount Pleasant) is serving his second term in the Michigan Senate. He serves as Minority Vice Chair of the Regulatory Affairs Committee, serving as the ranking Republican member. In addition, he serves on the Energy and Environment and Healthy...
