Wooden, Xiong, Koleszar Respond to Trump’s Address Threatening Election Interference
Wooden, Xiong, Koleszar Respond to Trump’s Address Threatening Election Interference MI House Election Integrity Committee Democrats Stand for Free, Fair Elections “Tonight the President of the United States is attempting to use his position to interfere in the administration of this year’s elections, likely based on the anticipated outcome. He wants to use the force and weight of his position to try and frighten millions of Americans out of participating in our democracy this fall. His statements were indisputably [...]
Mentzer Responds to Vetoed Limbo Nine Bills; Reaffirms Support for Unions
LANSING, Mich., July 14, 2026 — The nine bills withheld by the Michigan speaker of the House were vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer following a Michigan Supreme Court decision leaving in place a lower court ruling that the speaker has a constitutional duty to present the bills. In response to the veto, state Rep. Denise Mentzer (D-Mt. Clemens) released the following statement: “The nine bills that the speaker of the House unconstitutionally withheld from the governor would have had a [...]
Xiong Responds to Supreme Court Decision Ordering MI House Republicans to Deliver Nine Limbo Bills to Governor
Xiong Responds to Supreme Court Decision Ordering MI House Republicans to Deliver Nine Limbo Bills to Governor LANSING, Mich., July 10, 2026 — The nine bills withheld by the Michigan speaker of the House were presented to and vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer following a Michigan Supreme Court decision leaving in place a lower court ruling that the speaker has a constitutional duty to submit the bills. Among those bills is state Rep. Mai Xiong's legislation to provide immediate relief to public [...]
Puri Responds to Nine Bills Ordered to and Vetoed by Governor
Puri Responds to Nine Bills Ordered to and Vetoed by Governor LANSING, Mich., July 10, 2026 — The nine bills withheld by the Michigan speaker of the House were presented to and vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer following a Michigan Supreme Court decision leaving in place a lower court ruling that the speaker has a constitutional duty to submit the bills. In response to the veto and the Supreme Court’s decision, Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri (D-Canton) issued the following statement: "Today’s outcome is [...]
Carter: After Yearlong Delay, Political Games Block Path Forward for Michigan’s Historic Museums
Carter: After Yearlong Delay, Political Games Block Path Forward for Michigan’s Historic Museums Press Statement | Rep. Tyrone Carter DETROIT, July 10, 2026 — The Michigan Supreme Court today upheld a lower court ruling that Speaker Matt Hall had a constitutional duty to present nine withheld bills to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. While the bills moved through the required constitutional process, the governor vetoed all nine. Among them were state Rep. Tyrone Carter's (D-Detroit) House Bills 4177 of 2023 and 5817 of 2024, along with House [...]
Hope: After Speaker Hall’s Unconstitutional Delay, Governor Vetoes Bill to Protect Families from Debt Collectors
Hope: After Speaker Hall's Unconstitutional Delay, Governor Vetoes Bill to Protect Families from Debt Collectors Press Statement | Rep. Kara Hope LANSING, Mich., July 10, 2026 — The Michigan Supreme Court today upheld a lower court ruling that Speaker of the House Matt Hall had a constitutional duty to present nine withheld bills to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Although the court's decision ensured the bills moved through the constitutionally required process, the governor has vetoed all nine bills. Among them was state [...]
Carter Applauds Supreme Court Decision on Limbo 9
Carter Applauds Supreme Court Decision Requiring Limbo 9 To Be Presented to Governor LANSING, Mich., July 10, 2026 — The nine bills withheld by the speaker of the House must now be presented to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer following a Michigan Supreme Court decision leaving in place a lower court ruling that the speaker has a constitutional duty to submit the bills. Among those bills is state Rep. Brenda Carter’s (D-Pontiac) legislation, HB 4901 of 2023, to revise the types of [...]
Snyder Celebrates Supreme Court Decision Ordering MI House Republicans to Deliver Nine Limbo Bills to Governor
LANSING, Mich., July 10, 2026 — The nine bills withheld by the speaker of the House must now be presented to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after the Michigan Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that the speaker has a constitutional duty to submit them. State Rep. Will Snyder (D-Muskegon), whose bill to include state corrections officers in the state police pension system is one of the nine, issued the following statement: “Today’s ruling is a major victory for the Legislature [...]
McKinney Responds to Storms Leaving Michiganders without Power
McKinney Responds to Storms Leaving Michiganders without Power, Calls on Republican Leadership to Take Up Ratepayer Bill of Rights DETROIT, July 8, 2026 — Late last week severe weather left thousands across Southeast Michigan without power, as DTE and Consumers work to restore service, residents are faced with bills accumulating, food spoiling and no retreat from the extreme heat. In response, state Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) issued the following statement, calling for Speaker Hall to take up House Bills 4973-78 [...]
McFall Supports Budget Passage
McFall Supports Budget Passage, Calls for Continued Investments to Local Communities LANSING, Mich., July 7, 2026 — Last week, the Michigan Legislature finalized appropriations for the FY 26-27 state budget. Democrats protected investments that strengthen Michigan’s schools, healthcare and infrastructure. After the passage of House Bill 5630 and Senate Bill 878, state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following statement: “My Democratic colleagues and I fought to deliver a budget that gives Michigan families real breathing room while protecting [...]