Rep. McFall’s News

McFall, Mueller Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support First Responders Battling PTSD Bipartisan bill package creates specialized fund and establishes a presumption of causation for post-traumatic stress injuries sustained in the line of duty LANSING, Mich., May 1, 2026 — State Reps. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) and Mike Mueller (R-Linden) introduced House Bills 5953 and 5952 to modernize Michigan’s worker’s disability compensation system by recognizing the unique psychological toll of emergency service. The bipartisan legislation establishes a specialized fund and a [...]

Democratic lawmaker emphasizes critical resource for families during affordability crisis State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) stands with others at the Center Line and Mt. Clemens Rx Kids Launch. CENTER LINE, Mich., April 10, 2026 — Yesterday, state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) attended the Rx Kids program launch in the cities of Center Line and Mount Clemens. The expansion highlights both the rising demand and strong public support for the program, bringing assistance to young families in [...]

McFall Condemns Supreme Court Decision Backing Conversion Therapy State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) speaks at the Protecting Rights, Defending Freedoms Press Conference in Lansing. HAZEL PARK, Mich., March 31, 2026 — Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a Colorado law that bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals. The 8-1 decision was based on free speech concerns that the law censored speech based on a viewpoint, as Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in the majority opinion. Conversion therapy [...]

HAZEL PARK, Mich., Jan. 26, 2026 — On Saturday, federal immigration officers fatally shot resident Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis. Following the tragic death, state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following statement:  “I am horrified by the news of yet another fatal shooting by ICE agents in Minneapolis. The killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, less than three weeks after the death of Renee Good, is an injustice that cannot be ignored. “I stand with the people of Minnesota [...]

HAZEL PARK, Mich., Jan. 9, 2026 — On Wednesday, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot resident Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. Following the tragic event, state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following statement:  “I am deeply disturbed by the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, which occurred during an immigration enforcement operation by an ICE officer in Minnesota. Every loss of life is a tragedy, and when that loss occurs during an interaction with government [...]

HAZEL PARK, Mich., Jan. 7, 2026 — Michigan State Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an opinion today concluding that House Republicans’ maneuver to claw back $645 million in previously-approved funding was unconstitutional. The opinion follows weeks of immediate and relentless actions from legislative Democrats fighting to restore the dollars promised to kids, moms, families, small businesses and more. In response to Nessel’s opinion, state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following statement: "I am happy to see the Attorney [...]

HAZEL PARK, Mich., Dec. 15, 2025 — In a move led by House Republicans, the House Appropriations Committee removed nearly $645 million in previously negotiated program spending last week with no discussion or bipartisan input. The cut funding includes already agreed-upon resources to uplift new moms and their babies at the most vulnerable stage of life, funds to provide services to kids with cancer, resources to improve school infrastructure, food pantry expansions, affordable housing projects, and much more. After the [...]

Press Release | Dec. 2, 2025 LANSING, Mich., Dec. 2, 2025 — Today, state Reps. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) and Mark Tisdel (R-Rochester Hills) introduced House Bills 5335 and 5336 to establish MI Secure Retirement, a statewide retirement savings program designed to help more Michiganders save for their future — especially those working for small businesses that do not offer retirement benefits. The legislation, reintroduced after gaining bipartisan support, reflects updated stakeholder input and renewed urgency to address Michigan’s growing retirement security gap. This legislation would expand retirement savings [...]

LANSING, Mich., Oct. 16, 2025 — Following the signing of Michigan’s FY 2025-26 education budget by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, state Rep. Mike McFall (D–Hazel Park) celebrated the bill’s passage, noting the record investments it makes in public education across the state and in House District 14. “This budget represents Michigan’s strongest commitment yet to our students, teachers, and families,” McFall said. “Every child deserves a safe classroom, a full meal and the opportunity to thrive — and this budget makes [...]

LANSING, Mich., Oct. 3, 2025 — The Michigan Legislature passed the final FY 2025-26 General and School Aid budgets. After refusing to back down in budget negotiations to defend critical Medicaid, food assistance and education funding, House Democrats voted for a bipartisan budget that reflects Michigan’s priorities. The state budget provides relief to Michiganders harmed by Republican cuts in the federal so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act, protects access to affordable health care and SNAP benefits, funds universal school meals, [...]

Lawmaker takes steps to improve pet rescue and rehabilitation in Michigan State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) speaks on the House floor at the Capitol building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Sept. 24, 2025 — Today, state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) introduced House Bill 5063. This bipartisan legislation would provide a state income tax credit for Michiganders who open their homes to foster animals. The bill, developed in collaboration with Michigan Humane, aims to support the vital role foster caregivers play in rescuing [...]

Of the 24 signatories, zero were Republicans State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) testifies in a committee at the Anderson House Office Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Aug. 13, 2025 — Today, State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park), joined by 23 fellow lawmakers, formally sent a letter to Michigan’s Congressional Delegation calling for immediate extension of the Advanced Premium Tax Credit (APTC), which is set to expire at the end of 2025. These expanded tax credits — originally [...]

State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) speaks on the House floor at the Capitol building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., July 10, 2025 — State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) introduced three bills that would expand mental health care access and protect patients — House Bills 4685, 4684, and 4683.  HB 4685, otherwise known as the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), will empower primary care systems to use evidence-based guidelines to proactively manage patients’ mental health care with a team [...]

State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) sits on a committee at the Anderson House Office Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., July 3, 2025 — July 1 is the deadline for the legislature to pass and present a budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year to the governor. Since gaining a majority, House Republicans have delayed the budget process, refusing to come to the negotiation table in good-faith. After the deadline, state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following [...]

State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) speaks on the House floor at the Capitol building in Lansing. HAZEL PARK, Mich., June 27, 2025 — Today, the U.S Supreme Court in Kennedy v. Braidwood Management upheld a requirement that preventive medical services recommended under the Affordable Care Act must be provided to patients at no cost. Following the Court’s decision, state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following statement: “Today’s 6–3 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to [...]

Democratic lawmaker hosts press conference with retired veteran to unveil legislation State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) speaks at his Psilocybin PTSD Decriminalization press conference on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Anderson House Office Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., June 25, 2025 — State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) hosted a press conference today with Michael G. Smith Jr., Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, to introduce House Bill 4686, which would decriminalize psilocybin possession for people with [...]

LANSING, Mich., May 14, 2025 — State Representative Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following statement in response to the attempted terrorist event that occurred yesterday at the U.S. Army Detroit Arsenal in Warren, located in Michigan’s 14th House District: “I am deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers and federal agents who acted swiftly and professionally to prevent what could have been a devastating act of violence at the Detroit Arsenal. Their quick response protected not only military personnel [...]

State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) receives the Legislator of the Year Award at CapCon on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. LANSING, Mich., March 18, 2025 — State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) has been selected as one of the Michigan Municipal League’s two Legislators of the Year based on his outstanding work in the Michigan Legislature on behalf of Michigan’s local communities. McFall has a background in local government and has proven himself a champion for many local [...]

Plan to protect consumers from ticket bots State Reps. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) and Mike Harris (R-Waterford) drop off their bill language for House Bills 4262 and 4263 at the Capitol in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., March 14, 2025 — State Reps. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) and Mike Harris (R-Waterford) reintroduced the “Bot Bill” package this week. House Bills 4262 and 4263 aim to protect Michiganders from the tactics employed by ticket bot operators who purchase excessive amounts of [...]

State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) speaks at the Stop Trump’s Tariffs media availability event on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Anderson House Office Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich. March 6, 2025 — House Democrats held a media availability today to highlight the harmful effects of President Donald Trump’s reckless trade policies and the uncertainty they create for Michigan families, workers and businesses. Democratic House members called out the damaging consequences of Trump’s tariffs, which function as [...]

Lawmaker champions mental health care and workforce development State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) and his guest, Quinn Wright, Madison Heights City Council member, on the House floor on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at the Capitol Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2025 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her seventh State of the State Address before a joint legislative session today. In her speech, the governor discussed her plan to lower costs for families ahead of looming [...]

Legislations guts minimum wage increase and weakens earned sick leave State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) speaks on the House floor. LANSING, Mich., Jan. 24, 2025 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bills 4001 and 4002 yesterday, cutting increases to the minimum wage, upholding the subminimum wage for tipped workers, and weakening provisions to the Earned Sick Time Act. After voting no, state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following statement:  “Yesterday, Republicans lowered Michigan’s [...]

State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) stands next to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and others at the signing of House Bill 5695 LANSING, Mich., Jan. 24, 2025 — State Rep. Mike McFall’s (D-Hazel Park) House Bill 5695 passed the House and Senate with bipartisan support and was recently signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. House Bill 5695, now Public Act 275 of 2024, requires the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to apply for an amendment to [...]

State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) distributes food at Madison Heights food pantry HAZEL PARK, Mich., Jan. 17, 2025 — In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday established to honor the civil rights leader’s transformative work and enduring legacy, state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following statement: “On Monday, we’ll honor Dr. King’s legacy of justice, equality, and peace. This day is not only a time for remembrance, but also an important [...]

Bills to reduce recidivism and help reintegration State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) testifies in a House committee at the Anderson House Office Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Dec. 27, 2024 — The Michigan Legislature passed House Bills 4191-4194, a critical package that will ensure citizens being released from prison are equipped with a state driver’s license or identification card prior to returning to communities. The bills are anticipated to head to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for her signature. [...]

State Rep. Mike McFall testifies in favor of HB 5695 in the House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance on November 13, 2024. LANSING, Mich., Dec. 20, 2024 — State Rep. Mike McFall’s (D-Hazel Park) House Bill 5695 passed the House and Senate with bipartisan support in both chambers and is now awaiting the governor’s signature. This bill will require the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to apply for and administer the federal Ground Emergency [...]

State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) at the Hazel Park District Library Learning Pod ribbon cutting on Monday, December 16, 2024. HAZEL PARK, Mich., Dec. 17, 2024 — The Hazel Park District Library successfully installed new learning pods funded by a $100,000 investment secured in the fiscal year 2023-2024 state budget with the help of state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) and his fellow lawmakers.  This initiative is a significant enhancement to the library’s resources, offering a private [...]

Legislation creates affordable retirement savings expanding options for working Michiganders State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) speaks on the House floor on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the Capitol in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Sept. 26, 2024 —  House Bill 5461 was reported out of the House Labor committee yesterday. The legislation would create a secure retirement savings program for employees who do not have access to employer-sponsored retirement plans. It would also create a board to oversee the [...]

Lawmaker highlights infrastructure, public safety, secure retirement State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) speaks on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the state Capitol in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., June 28, 2024 — The Michigan Legislature passed the final state budget for the 2025 fiscal year ahead of the legally required July 1 deadline. Democratic leaders crafted a budget focused on strategic, targeted investments that improve the lives of people and hometowns across Michigan without raising taxes. After the vote, [...]

LANSING, Mich., June 26, 2024 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bills 5661 and 5662 today. This bipartisan legislation establishes the Event Online Ticket Sales Act, prohibiting people from circumventing online ticket purchasing limits. The bills outline legal procedures, including punitive measures and fines of up to $5,000 per ticket fraudulently obtained. In response to the bills’ passage, state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park), a bill sponsor, issued the following statement: “The passage of this legislation is a [...]

Dear Cadet Second Lieutenant Walker, I express my sincerest congratulations to you for earning the Brigadier General Billy Mitchell Award through the Michigan Civil Air Patrol. The Mitchell Award marks completion of Phase II of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadet Program, recognizing sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. Joining the Michigan CAP in 2022 and serving as the color guard commander and on the primary cadet advisory council prove your well-rounded [...]

Legislation protects preventive HIV health care for Michiganders State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) addresses the House body on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the state Capitol in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., June 3, 2024 — Late last year, state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) introduced House Bill 5340. This bill would codify the Affordable Care Act’s preventive care requirement into Michigan law for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) without cost sharing. PrEP is a vital preventive medication that plays a [...]

HAZEL PARK, Mich., May 31, 2024 — Hateful white supremacist messages were painted on a Highland Park water tower this week. Located in Detroit but owned by Highland Park, the tower looms over the I-75 and Davison freeway and is seen by thousands of commuters and locals each day. In response to the graffiti, state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following statement: “I am appalled and disgusted by the racist vandalism on Highland Park’s water tower. We have a responsibility [...]

LANSING, Mich., May 23, 2024 — State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) presented a new automated external defibrillator (AED) to Hazel Park Schools on Monday. Recently signed legislation requires schools maintain AEDs and ensure they are accessible within one to three minutes during a cardiac emergency. In celebration of the new law, the NFL donated 50 AEDs for Michigan legislators to distribute to schools in their districts. McFall issued the following statement after presenting the AED to the Hazel Park [...]

LANSING, Mich., May 22, 2024 — State Rep. Mike McFall’s (D-Hazel Park) House Bill 5127 to expand eligibility for disabled veteran license plates passed the Michigan House of Representatives yesterday. Current law enables honorably discharged veterans who have a 100% disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to apply for special license plates inscribed with the letters "DV" and the words "disabled veteran." McFall’s bill would allow veterans with an honorable discharge and at least a 50% disability [...]

HAZEL PARK, Mich., May 17, 2024 — State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) will deliver an automated external defibrillator (AED) to the Hazel Park Schools at the Board of Education Meeting on Monday, May 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hazel Park Schools Administration Building (1620 E. Elza Ave.) in honor of a new law that ensures schools have these lifesaving devices on-hand. Newly signed Public Acts 36 and 37 mandate that an AED be accessible within one to three minutes during a cardiac emergency. In celebration of the [...]

LANSING, Mich., May 13, 2024 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed its fiscal year 2024-25 budget last Wednesday. The $81 billion budget builds on House Democrats’ continued commitment to investing in localities, neighborhoods and main streets. With purposeful investments to build strong hometowns and support the needs of working families, the budget puts people first by funding the issues closest to home. After voting on the budget, state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following statement: “Michigan is [...]

It’s time for Michigan to enter its consumer protection era State Reps. Graham Filler and Mike McFall today introduced a bipartisan plan to combat the rampant use of automated bots in online ticket sales. Dubbed by some as the “Taylor Swift” bill, the plan addresses the pressing need to safeguard Michiganders from the tactics employed by ticket scalpers and bot operators, particularly in securing sought-after tickets to events like the highly anticipated Taylor Swift Eras tour. “This is about fairness [...]

HAZEL PARK, Mich., March 29, 2024 — The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approved a resolution this week to forgive $3.5 million of its outstanding loan to M-1 Rail in return for promotional opportunities valued at $4.8 million. In substituting the initial payment agreement with an acknowledgement rights structure, the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) will be able to take over the QLine. Under new management, the streetcar line will be eligible for state and federal transit funding not available to its [...]

LANSING, Mich., March 19, 2024 — State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) held a press conference today to debut legislation to discuss step therapy reform, as addressed by his House Bill 5339. Step therapy, also called “fail first,” is a practice in which insurance companies require patients to try and fail with cheaper, less effective medications or therapies before allowing them to access their physicians’ originally prescribed treatments. Participants included patients, providers and members of the Michigan State Medical Society. “Patients should be [...]

LANSING, Mich., March 15, 2024 — State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park), vice chair of the House Insurance and Financial Services Committee, will hold a press conference on Tuesday, March 19, at 9:30 a.m. The event will include patients, providers and the Michigan State Medical Society to talk about the need for step therapy reform, as addressed by McFall’s House Bill 5339. Step therapy, also called “fail first,” is a practice in which insurance companies require patients to try and fail with cheaper, [...]

State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) speaks with colleagues on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at the Michigan Capitol. LANSING, Mich., Feb. 21, 2024 — State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) introduced House Bill 5461 today, which will expand retirement savings options in Michigan and allow employees to save for retirement even if their employer does not offer a program to do so. As of 2020, nearly 42 percent of Michigan’s private-sector workforce ages 18 to 64 lacked access to a retirement savings plan at [...]

Representative highlights support for lowering costs LANSING, Mich., Jan. 24, 2024 — Before a joint legislative session today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered this year’s State of the State address. In her speech, the governor discussed her agenda for the new term, which includes lowering costs for Michiganders, expanding educational opportunities and strengthening the state’s economy. State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following statement on Whitmer’s address: “Gov. Whitmer and I both understand the importance of lowering necessary expenses for all Michiganders. As [...]

  DETROIT, Mich., Dec. 19, 2023 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a supplemental spending bill yesterday that includes funding as part of a settlement agreement between the state, Highland Park and the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) over unpaid water bills. The legislation also helps Highland Park replace its nearly 120-year-old water system. “Yesterday’s supplemental budget signing opens a new chapter for Highland Park. For too long, residents were forced to pay for water that never reached their homes. That’s [...]

LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 2, 2023) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following statement on their votes today to pass House Bill 4292, budget supplemental legislation that contains a number of significant investments, including funding for portions of the agreement between the City of Highland Park and the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA).   The supplemental appropriations bill passed today includes $30 million in state funding for GLWA and Highland Park water infrastructure to replace water service lines and modernize the system to reduce water loss and ensure accurate water [...]

LANSING, Mich., Oct. 24, 2023 — Last week, the Highland Park City Council unanimously approved a tentative deal with the State of Michigan and the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA). Yesterday, the GLWA board approved the agreement, ending the decade-long dispute over unpaid water bills and dismissing related ongoing lawsuits.   “Highland Park residents have shared their worries about the city’s water debt and what it would mean for their finances. Many seniors on fixed incomes and low-income families couldn’t [...]

HAZEL PARK, Mich., Sept. 25, 2023 — Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the distribution of blight elimination grants from the fiscal 2023-24 budget to more than 40 county land banks and municipalities across Michigan. Two of the recipients were the Detroit Land Bank, receiving more than $990,000, and the Oakland County Land Bank, receiving more than $552,000. State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) responded to the awards with the following statement: “Land banks are important tools to help spur [...]

 Stays on court suits in place until Oct. 1, pending $1M payment by city by June 9  State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park)   LANSING, Mich. (June 6, 2023) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following statement on the announcement today that the Great Lakes Water Authority and the City of Highland Park have reached a temporary agreement on their ongoing water debt issue.   “This interim agreement is an important and positive step forward and we commend the Great Lakes [...]