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Senate Votes to Forgive Unemployment Overpayments
In a show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted unanimously to forgive $2.7 billion in overpayments sent to Michigan residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: Given the sharp increase in claims during the pandemic, Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency...
Governor Whitmer Elected to National Role
Governor Gretchen Whitmer was elected to serve as Vice Chair of the Democratic Governors Association (DGA). She’ll serve alongside DGA Chair, Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky, to help Democratic candidates win gubernatorial races in 2026. Next year, voters in 36...
Senate Moves PPO Reforms
The Michigan Senate unanimously approved two bills that seek to ensure personal protection orders (PPO) are immediately served by law enforcement officials at no cost. Key Points: Senate Bills 611 and 612 were introduced by Senator Stephaie Chang (D-Detroit) and...
Lottery Commissioner Resigns, Acting Commissioner Named
Suzanna Shkreli announced her resignation as Michigan Lottery Commissioner in order to run in the open Michigan Secretary of State election in 2026. Following the announcement, Governor Gretchen Whitmer named Joe Froehlich as acting commissioner. Mr. Froehlich: He...
Looking Ahead to the Week of December 13 – 19, 2025
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday-Thursday session schedule.
Spotlight On Representative John Fitzgerald
Representative John Fitzgerald (D-Wyoming) is serving his second term in the Michigan House of Representatives and is currently serving as the House Democratic Floor Leader. Biography Representative Fitzgerald began serving in public office in 2020 when he was...
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