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Commission Bans Firearms in Capitol
The Michigan State Capitol Commission voted this week to ban weapons from within the building, including firearms. Key Points: There are exemptions, including a member of Capitol Security, a law enforcement officer licensed under the Michigan Commission on Law...
Traffic Accidents Increasing
The Michigan State Police recently released data on traffic crashes during 2022. While there was some positive movement in a few areas, the data shows a disturbing five-year trend that has seen fatalities on roadways rising 15% from 2018 to 2022. During 2022: There...
Looking Ahead to the Week of August 19 – 25, 2023
The House and Senate are scheduled to have session Tuesday – Thursday. The first Republican presidential primary debate will be held on Wednesday, August 23 at 9 p.m.
Looking Ahead to the Week of August 12-18, 2023
The House and Senate will continue their summer recess. Neither session nor committees are scheduled for the week. The Michigan House Energy Reliability, Resilience, and Accountability Task Force will hold a stop on its listening tour on Wednesday, August 16 at 11...
Governor Whitmer Plans to Deliver ‘What’s Next Address’
Governor Whitmer will describe policy priorities for the fall in the ‘What’s Next Address’ on August 30th. Key Points: After 100 days, she will update the public on future goals, such as lowering costs, expanding opportunity, and protecting people’s fundamental...
Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announces New Chief of Staff
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II announced that Tracy Winston will join the Executive Office of the Lieutenant Governor as chief of staff beginning August 7th. Key Points: Tracy is the former director of government affairs for the Waste Management Great...

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