Insider Intelligence
House Passes Changes to Rulemaking
The Michigan House passed legislation granting legislative authority over agency rulemaking. Under the current system, the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) can review proposed agency rules, but according to the sponsors, the legislature doesn’t have...
Senate Proposes Healthcare Reforms
This week, legislation was introduced in the Senate to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for three of the state’s highest-volume, life-saving medical necessities. Historically, federal initiatives and other states have relied on price caps to address the rising costs;...
Tuition Reimbursement Proposal Introduced
Members of the House Democratic Caucus introduced a package of bills aiming to make higher education more affordable and incentivize graduates to stay and work in Michigan. Studies show that between 30%-40% of students who graduate from Michigan colleges leave the...
Proposal Addressing Utility Rates Introduced
Legislation changing the process of proposing utility rate increases was introduced by Senator Jim Runestad (R-White Lake). This is a reintroduction of the bill, which failed to pass into law during the prior legislative term. Key Points: Under the bill, when applying...
Looking Ahead to the Week of June 13 – 19, 2026
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. In observance of Juneteenth, MLC will be closed on Friday, June 19.
Spotlight On Representative Bradley Slagh
Representative Bradley Slagh (R-Zeeland) is serving his fourth term in the Michigan House of Representatives. Biography Prior to his election to the House, he spent 18 years in the financial services industry. He began serving in public office as Zeeland Township...
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