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Committee Advances Housing Proposal
The Senate Housing and Human Services Committee reported legislation creating a Michigan Housing Opportunity Credit, aiming to increase the supply of guaranteed affordable housing in Michigan. Currently, Michigan has 200,000 low-income households unable to find...
Senate Moves on Free School Meals
The universal free school meals program would be codified into law under legislation reported by the Senate Education Committee. The program provides free school breakfast and lunch to all pre-K to 12 students in Michigan. Key Points: Senate Bills 784 and 785 were...
Senator Given Committee Assignments
Newly elected Senator Chedrick Greene (D-Saginaw) was assigned to committees this week by Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids). Senator Greene won a special election last month to fill the vacant 35th Senate District seat. He took the oath of office...
Governor Unveils Poverty Task Force Report
Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted the 2026 Poverty Task Force Report this week, highlighting the scope of poverty’s impact across Michigan and providing recommendations to lift people out of poverty. Additionally, the report details how to best connect families...
Looking Ahead to the Week of June 6 – 12, 2026
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule.
Spotlight On Representative Ken Borton
Representative Borton (R-Gaylord) is serving his third term in the Michigan House of Representatives and is the Republican caucus chair. Biography He began his life in public office serving on the Otsego County Board of Commissioners for ten years, including serving a...
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