Grant Calls for Fair Contract That Reflects the Value of Michigan’s Home Care Workers
Grant Calls for Fair Contract That Reflects the Value of Michigan's Home Care Workers Press Statement | Rep. Kristian Grant LANSING, Mich., June 26, 2026 — As SEIU Healthcare continues contract negotiations with employers to secure fair wages and stronger benefits for personal care aides, state Rep. Kristian Grant (D-Grand Rapids) released the following statement: “Home care workers provide essential care and support to some of our most vulnerable residents, including our elders and people with disabilities. Their work helps individuals remain [...]
Hoskins Introduces I.C.O.N. Act to Protect Michiganders’ Name, Likeness from A.I., Commercial Use
Hoskins Introduces I.C.O.N. Act to Protect Michiganders' Name, Likeness from A.I., Commercial Use Press Release | Rep. Jason Hoskins LANSING, Mich., June 26, 2026 — State Rep. Jason Hoskins (D-Southfield) this week introduced the Identity, Consent, Ownership, and Name Rights (I.C.O.N.) Act, HB 6150, legislation to protect individuals from the unauthorized commercial use of their name, likeness, voice, image, and other aspects of their identity. "Your voice belongs to you. Your likeness belongs to you. And your personal data and identity should not [...]
Andrews, Fellow Democrats Introduce Comprehensive Legislative Package Putting Guardrails on Data Centers
State Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) speaks at the Data Center Guardrail press conference, alongside fellow House Democrats. LANSING, Mich., June 25, 2026 — This week, state Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph), joined by fellow House Democrats, hosted a press conference to introduce House Bills 6135-6142, a legislative package placing guardrails on data centers. The bills would protect ratepayers and local communities from bearing the costs and impacts of rapidly expanding data centers. “Data centers are here in Michigan, bringing [...]
Warren Lawmakers Back Full Funding Effort for Innovate Mound Reconstruction to Complete Project Between 8 Mile and I-696
Warren Lawmakers Back Full Funding Effort for Innovate Mound Reconstruction to Complete Project Between 8 Mile and I-696 LANSING, Mich., June 25, 2026 — State Reps. Mai Xiong (D-Warren), Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) and Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) are backing a renewed effort to secure full federal funding for the Innovate Mound Segment II reconstruction project in Warren, a major infrastructure effort aimed at fully rebuilding the corridor between 8 Mile Road and I-696. Macomb County has already secured $8.75 million [...]
Mentzer Applauds Passage of Medical Debt Bill She Developed
LANSING, Mich., June 25, 2026 — This week, the Michigan House passed House Bill 6073 with broad bipartisan support. The bill, nearly identical to HB 4329 introduced by state Rep. Denise Mentzer (D-Mt. Clemens) last spring, prohibits medical debt from appearing on consumer credit reports. Mentzer has long advocated for better protections for individuals with medical debt, working to ensure they can still afford essentials like mortgages or car payments. After the passage of the bill, Mentzer released the following [...]
Warren Lawmakers Back Funding Effort for Innovate Mound Reconstruction
Warren Lawmakers Back Full Funding Effort for Innovate Mound Reconstruction to Complete Project Between 8 Mile and I-696 LANSING, Mich., June 25, 2026 — State Reps. Mai Xiong (D-Warren), Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) and Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) are backing a renewed effort to secure full federal funding for the Innovate Mound Segment II reconstruction project in Warren, a major infrastructure effort aimed at fully rebuilding the corridor between 8 Mile Road and I-696. Macomb County has already secured $8.75 million [...]
Breen Votes for Guardianship Licensure Package, Urges for Continued Work to Protect Wards
Breen Votes for Guardianship Licensure Package, Urges for Continued Work to Protect Wards Democratic legislator calls on the Michigan House to take up House Bills 4632-35 to strengthen ward protections and services Press Release | Rep. Kelly Breen LANSING, Mich., June 25, 2026 — The Michigan House passed the Professional Guardian and Conservator Licensure package (House Bills 4727-29 and 4959) this week, which would require licensure for professional guardians and conservators in Michigan using the National Center for Guardianship Certification exam as a [...]
Lawmakers Aim to End University of Michigan’s Unilateral Land Purchases
Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to End University of Michigan’s Unilateral Land Purchases, Protect Local Communities LANSING, Mich., June. 24, 2026 — State Reps. Jimmie Wilson Jr. (D-Ypsilanti), Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) and Morgan Foreman (D-Ann Arbor) introduced legislation to strip the University of Michigan of its unilateral authority to buy up community land without following local zoning laws and town ordinances. The legislation comes as Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti face growing housing affordability challenges, property tax costs and [...]
Price, Skaggs Introduce Legislation Protecting Michigan From the Federal Government Unlawfully Withholding Federal Funds
LANSING, Mich., June 24, 2026 — This week, state Reps. Natalie Price (D-Berkley) and Phil Skaggs (D-East Grand Rapids) introduced legislation designed to protect Michigan from the federal government unlawfully withholding federal funds owed to the state. The legislation responds to the Trump administration’s move to freeze education grants last summer. The money was partially unfrozen after 24 states sued the federal government, with $2 billion still held by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget. “The federal government [...]
Hoskins, Fellow Democrats Call on Hall to Take Up MI Voting Rights Act
Hoskins, Fellow Democratic Lawmakers Uplift Reintroduction of MI Voting Rights Act, Call on Hall to Take Up Bills Members of the MLBC and fellow Democratic lawmakers stand together at the Pass the MI Voting Rights Act Press Conference on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at the Anderson House Office Building in Lansing. Joint Press Release LANSING, Mich., June 24, 2026 — State Rep. Jason Hoskins (D-Southfield) hosted a press conference yesterday along with fellow Democratic lawmakers. Together, they called [...]