Hope Raises Concerns Over Proposed $10B Delhi Township Data Center
HOLT, Mich., Oct. 28, 2026 — Yesterday, The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and Lighthouse Sustainability announced plans to explore developing a more than $10 billion data center at the 423-acre Holt Economic Opportunity Park. Following the announcement, Delhi Township ended its membership with LEAP, saying township officials were not made aware of the project before the plans were made public. State Rep. Kara Hope (D-Holt) raised concerns about the project and the process surrounding its announcement, issuing the following [...]
With Nearly One in Six Roseville Residents Food Insecure, Xiong Helps Bring New Mobile Pantry Closer to Home
With Nearly One in Six Roseville Residents Food Insecure, Xiong Helps Bring New Mobile Pantry Closer to Home State representative launched the recurring pantry after seniors told her transportation made it difficult to reach existing food assistance ROSEVILLE, Mich., Oct. 27, 2026 — State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren), who represents House District 13, covering parts of Warren, Roseville and St. Clair Shores, and Forgotten Harvest launched a new biweekly mobile food pantry yesterday near Eastland Senior Apartments, bringing free groceries [...]
Morgan Applauds Landmark EPA Agreement Requiring Gelman to Begin Toxic Plume Cleanup
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 26, 2026 — Following decades of community advocacy, state Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) today applauded a major breakthrough as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency secured a binding legal agreement requiring Gelman Sciences LLC to immediately begin targeted cleanup actions and complete a comprehensive study to remediate the toxic 1,4-dioxane groundwater plume threatening drinking water in Ann Arbor and Scio Township. “For decades, Gelman has poisoned our community’s groundwater and spent millions on high-priced lawyers fighting cleanup [...]
MacDonell on Foiled Hindu Temple Shooting Plot: A House of Worship Should Never Be a Place of Fear
MacDonell on Foiled Hindu Temple Shooting Plot: A House of Worship Should Never Be a Place of Fear Press Statement | Rep. Sharon MacDonell TROY, Mich., Oct. 16, 2026 — Following the arrest of a 19-year-old man accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Ill., state Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-Troy) issued the following statement: "I am angered and saddened by the attempted mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Illinois earlier this week. Thankfully, it [...]
As Deed Fraud Threatens Michigan Homeowners, Hope and Santana Introduce Bills to Protect Victims
As Deed Fraud Threatens Michigan Homeowners, Hope and Santana Introduce Bills to Protect Victims Press Release | Rep. Kara Hope LANSING, Mich., Oct. 15, 2026 — State Rep. Kara Hope (D-Holt), state Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit), and fellow lawmakers today introduced a package of bills (HBs 6433-6436) to help Michigan homeowners who fall victim to deed fraud reclaim their property, recover their losses, and seek justice. “Deed fraud can be devastating, leaving homeowners fighting for years to reclaim what is [...]
Morgan Celebrates $65 Million Statewide Transit Investments
Morgan Celebrates $65 Million Statewide Transit Investments, Including $6.6 Million for The Ride (AAATA) Historic state funding will advance regional transit across Michigan and help connect more residents to jobs, healthcare, education, opportunity LANSING, Mich., Oct. 14, 2026 — State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) today celebrated Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s announcement of nearly $65 million in state funding for transformational public transportation projects across Michigan, including $6.6 million for a major transit study and preliminary engineering along the Washtenaw Ave. [...]
McFall Joins Independent Pharmacy Closure Crisis Roundtable
McFall Joins Pharmacists for Independent Pharmacy Closure Crisis Roundtable Event followed closure of six independent pharmacies across Michigan last month amid mounting financial pressure from PBM reimbursement practices State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) speaks at the Metro Detroit Independent Pharmacy Closure Crisis Roundtable in Hazel Park. HAZEL PARK, Mich., Oct. 14, 2026 — State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) recently participated in the Metro Detroit Independent Pharmacy Closure Crisis Roundtable with Matt Marinco, RPh, owner of Marinco [...]
Witwer Joins Delta Township Community to Open Delta Senior and Activity Center
Witwer Joins Delta Township Community to Open Delta Senior and Activity Center State lawmaker speaks at ribbon cutting ceremony for the much-anticipated community space DELTA TWP., Mich., Oct. 13, 2026 — Today, state Rep. Angela Witwer (Delta Twp.) joined leaders and guests from Waverly Community Schools and Delta Township at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Delta Senior and Activity Center. As former chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Witwer helped bring home $10 million for the center last [...]
McFall’s Bipartisan Emergency Response Legislation Enacted into Law
State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) with Special Operations Director and MITF1 Program Manager Shadd Whitehead at a tour of the MABAS Mobilization Center in Holly, MI. McFall’s Bipartisan Emergency Response Legislation Enacted into Law HAZEL PARK, Mich., Oct. 8, 2026 — Bipartisan legislation sponsored by state Reps. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) and Brian BeGole (R-Morrice) to support Michigan’s first responders and streamline disaster response was officially signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Oct. 6,2026, taking immediate [...]
Glanville Applauds United Way’s Day of Caring, Supporting Community Projects Across West MI
Glanville Applauds United Way’s Day of Caring, Supporting Community Projects Across West MI WALKER, Mich., Oct. 1, 2026 — Heart of West Michigan United Way hosted their 32nd annual Day of Caring on Sept. 25, bringing over 1,100 community volunteers and 50 companies together to complete nearly 90 community service projects across West Michigan. After the event, state Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) issued the following statement commending United Way’s work: “Heart of West Michigan United Way’s Day of Caring is [...]