by Liz Gullett | Jan 23, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, the Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation altering the Attorney General’s authority. Key Points: House Bills 5314 – 5316 were introduced by Representatives Angela Rigas (R-Alto), Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay), and Cam Cavitt (R-Cheboygan). It ends the...
by Liz Gullett | Jan 9, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a formal opinion concluding that a “disapproval” mechanism, which allows one legislative committee to unilaterally terminate funding previously appropriated by the full Legislature and the Governor, is unconstitutional....
by Liz Gullett | Dec 19, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus took action this week following last week’s surprising decision by the House Appropriations Committee to cancel almost $645 million in ongoing funding to work projects. The projects were all approved during the FY25 budget...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 12, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Michigan House Republicans are appealing a Court of Appeals (COA) decision requiring them to present all legislation that passes both chambers to the governor. In the appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court, they’re stating a lack of standing by the Senate and a...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 12, 2025 | Liz Gullett
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...
