Insider Intelligence
House Moves Infrastructure Funding Package
The House of Representatives passed legislation providing an additional $3.1 billion for roads and bridges throughout Michigan. All experts agree that Michigan needs a significant influx of annual spending on infrastructure, but over the past several years,...
House Approves Income Tax Reduction
This week, the House of Representatives approved legislation reducing Michigan’s income tax rate from 4.25% to 4.05%, effective January 1, 2025. Key Points: House Bill 4170 was introduced by Representative Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson). According to the nonpartisan...
Public Safety Funding Plan Introduced
Bipartisan legislation providing additional, dedicated funding to local law enforcement was introduced in the House this week. The plan would fund public safety initiatives, such as officer recruitment and retention, equipment purchases, and department operating...
Ticket Sale Reforms Introduced
A bipartisan package was introduced targeting ticket reselling practices, a growing problem that is leading to spikes in ticket sale prices. Key Points: Senate Bills 158 and 159 were introduced by Senator Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford) and Senator John Damoose (R-Harbor...
Former Senator Passes
Former State Senator Darwin Booher passed away on March 16. He began his public career serving as Osceola Township supervisor and assessor from 1978 to 2004. He was a well-known figure around the Capitol, serving as a State Representative from 2005 – 2010 and State...
Looking Ahead to the Week of March 22 – 28, 2025
The Senate is beginning its two-week break, during that time session is not scheduled. The House is scheduled to meet next Tuesday – Thursday, before beginning its two-week break.
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