by Liz Gullett | May 1, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, the Michigan Senate passed two omnibus budgets providing funding for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins on October 1. Key Points: The Senate continues funding programs such as free school meals for all public K-12 students, Rx Kids, and tax credits for...
by Liz Gullett | Apr 24, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, there was movement in both the House and Senate on the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins on October 1. In a late-night session on Wednesday, the House passed the omnibus and education omnibus budgets. Aspects within the House versions...
by Liz Gullett | Apr 24, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.) announced a change to the Democratic members serving on the House Appropriations Committee. Former Speaker, Representative Joe Tate (D-Detroit), was appointed minority vice chair (MVC) of the committee. That position had been vacant...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 13, 2026 | Liz Gullett
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. This is the final week for the House before a three-week spring break. House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees will continue to hear presentations on the governor’s...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 6, 2026 | Liz Gullett
The House voted this week to appropriate $152 million in state funding to build two new runways at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. According to proponents of the supplemental, state funding is needed to ensure the 2028 deadline agreed to by federal and state...
