Senate Democrats Unveil Proposal

Senate Democrats Unveil Proposal

Members of the Senate Democratic caucus announced their proposal, aimed at “laying the foundation for a strong future for children and parents,” according to their press release. The proposal has a multi-angled approach: A $5,500 Working Parents Tax Credit for working...
Nondisclosure Prohibition Reported

Nondisclosure Prohibition Reported

Bipartisan legislation placing prohibitions on nondisclosure agreements was reported by the House Government Operations Committee this week. Key Points: House Bills 4052 and 4053 were introduced by Representative Steve Carra (R-Three Rivers) and Representative Dylan...
Lame-Duck Changes Advance

Lame-Duck Changes Advance

A resolution amending the Michigan Constitution to change the vote threshold to pass legislation during lame-duck was reported by the House Government Operations Committee this week. Key Points: House Joint Resolution A was introduced by Representative Ann Bollin...
Senate Sues the House

Senate Sues the House

On behalf of the Michigan Senate, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) filed a lawsuit in the Michigan Court of Claims over bills that were passed at the end of 2024 but weren’t presented to Governor Whitmer. According to the lawsuit, the Speaker of...