Insider Intelligence
House Prohibits Foreign Campaign Donations
This week, the Michigan House passed legislation prohibiting a foreign national from providing support for ballot questions in Michigan elections. The proposal would apply to a non-US citizen or permanent resident, a foreign government or political party, or an...
Education Program Reaches Milestone
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Michigan Reconnect, the state’s tuition-free community college program for adults. According to Governor Whitmer, the milestone highlights the program’s proven impact in helping adult learners return to college, gain skills...
House Seeks to Continue Medical Compact Participation
By a near-unanimous vote, the Michigan House passed legislation reinstating Michigan in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. The compact is an agreement between participating states, which allows qualified physicians seeking to practice in multiple states to...
Electric Choice Program Remains Successful
Michigan electricity providers remain at or near the 10% statutory cap in 2025 in the state’s electric choice program, according to the annual report by the Michigan Public Service Commission. Under PA 286 of 2008, electric choice is limited to 10% of a utility’s...
Looking Ahead to the Week of February 7 – 13, 2026
The Senate is scheduled to hold its typical Tuesday – Wednesday session schedule, while the House has scheduled session for Tuesday and Wednesday. On Wednesday, February 11, State Budget Director Jen Flood will present the Executive Budget Recommendations for the...
Spotlight On Representative Curt VanderWall
Representative VanderWall (R-Ludington) is serving his 10th year in the Michigan Legislature. Biography He was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2016. After which, he served in the Michigan Senate from 2018 to 2022. In 2022, his...
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