Special Elections Announced for January 30, April 16
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Wednesday called for a special election outside of the already scheduled 2024 election days to fill two now-vacant state House seats.
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November 28, 2023
November 28, 2023
Aiyash Most Liberal In House, Schriver Most Conservative
Though the candidates for most conservative House member stood out pretty quickly, the candidate for most liberal House member was harder to spot.
November 21, 2023
RSQE Forecasts Steady Michigan Economy
The Michigan economy is intrinsically tied to the fate of the United States and the economists at the 71st Annual Economic Outlook Conference released a good sailing report for the state, barring any massive waves.
November 21, 2023
Candidates Most Likely To Run In MI-8
As the well wishes for retiring U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) rolled in Thursday, thoughts immediately shifted to the seat the six-term member of Congress is leaving behind.
November 14, 2023
‘Big Kahuna’ of Redistricting Trials Handed to Judges
Lawyers gave closing arguments Wednesday in front of a federal three-judge panel in a case that could determine if the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) will be redrawing state legislative districts early next year.
November 14, 2023
Prop. 1 Financial Disclosure Bills Shipped Off to Whitmer’s Desk
Around 11 hours ago, the House approved an altered version of the Senate leadership's Proposal 1 implementation legislation, SB 613, SB 614, SB 615 and SB 16.
November 7, 2023
Schools’ Debt Paid Off as $615.5M End-Of-Year Supplemental Clears Chambers
A combined $114.1 million in outstanding school debt relief for Pontiac, Benton Harbor, Inkster and other districts passed the House and Senate Thursday with only one Republican vote as part of a year-end $615.5 million supplemental …
November 7, 2023
Solar Siting Amended to Require Local Gov Collaboration First
During another 12-plus-hour session day, House Democrats voted out bills allowing the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to permit solar, wind and green storage projects as long as the energy companies go through the impacted local …
October 31, 2023
100% ‘Clean Energy’ by 2040 Passes Senate
Electric companies need to run 100% on "clean energy" – which includes nuclear power and methane digesters controlling organic waste decomposition – by 2040 under an expansive energy reform package driven by Senate Democrats.
October 31, 2023
R&D Tax Credit Introduced, Moves Out of Committee Within a Couple Hours
A research and development (R&D) tax credit program was voted out of a House committee Tuesday, a package that included a bill that was introduced, referred to committee and reported out of committee within a …
October 24, 2023
What Is Going On with $15 Minimum Wage Effort?
Advocates for a $15 minimum wage will need to get the Court of Appeals to put their request before the state Legislature for adoption after the Board of State Canvassers declined to advance it over …
October 24, 2023
R&D Tax Credit on the Table, Business Community Calls for More Research
A research and development (R&D) tax credit for Michigan businesses with technology-based projects received its first hearing Tuesday in front of the House Economic Development and Small Business Committee.
October 18, 2023
Education, Immigration Top of Mind for Growth Council
The Growing Michigan Together Council heard recommendations Thursday from four workgroups, many of which had overlapping recommendations, including better, updated education and immigration attraction.
October 18, 2023
Rebranded SOAR Fund Bills Give 20% of Project Development to Local Communities
Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) proposes a business incentive program in which grant offers are linked to an initial question – "will this community and all Michiganders be better off after this investment, even if the …
October 10, 2023
Duggan’s Tax Reform Stalls In House After Member’s Medical Emergency
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s property tax reform package stalled on the House floor Thursday after a Democratic member needed urgent medical attention, depriving the Democrats of the 56 votes needed to pass the bill without Republican …
October 10, 2023
House D’s Hold ‘Come to Jesus’ Session
Those watching the comings and goings of the state snapped to attention the other day when some of the House Democratic first-termers published their list of priority items for the rest of the fall session …
October 3, 2023
Duggan’s Tax Plan Moves After Initial Stall
With the flip of Rep. Kristian C. Grant (D-Grand Rapids)’s “pass” to a “yes,” the 12-member House Tax Policy Committee Wednesday moved Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s property tax reform plan to the full House for …
October 3, 2023
$1.8B-Plus in Fee Program Extensions, Fee Increases in Budget Implementation Bills
The Senate was scheduled to vote on more than $1.8 billion worth in both continued and some elevated fees, administered across various departments, last Wednesday.
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