Mentzer, Xiong Appointed to New Select Committee
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 27, 2026 — This week, the Michigan House of Representatives voted to create the new Select Committee on the Rules and Procedures on the Bureau of Elections and State Canvassers. The committee would have the power to issue subpoenas and call people to testify under oath. The two Democratic representatives named to the committee are state Rep. Denise Mentzer (D-Mt. Clemens), who was designated as minority vice chair, and state Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren). They issued the [...]
Witwer Introduces New Drain Code Bills to Lower Costs, Improve Transparency for Michigan Households
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 27, 2026 — State Rep. Angela Witwer (D-Delta Twp.) introduced two new drain code reform bills to improve transparency and lower the costs of drain construction projects for Michigan residents. The bills focus on making the processes and potential outcomes of petitioning the drain commissioner more clear to affected residents, including through verbal and written notice that an approved project would mean special assessment costs would be automatically levied on households. And they aim to lower the [...]
Glanville on House Republicans’ Attempt to Adopt MMOP Proposal
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 27, 2026 — This week, Michigan House Republicans adopted the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics ballot proposal and put the initiative up for a vote on the House floor. Prior to this political maneuver, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks had publicly announced that the Michigan Senate would not take up this bill, ensuring that Michigan voters have the opportunity to vote on the proposal in the November election. After voting yes on the proposal, state Rep. [...]
Rogers Introduces Bill to Support Those Training Michigan’s Next Generation of Healthcare Providers
Rogers Introduces Bill to Support Those Training Michigan’s Next Generation of Healthcare Providers Photo: State Rep. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) stands with fellow legislators, healthcare experts and students in support of her bill to support the professionals who train and mentor Michigan’s next generation of healthcare providers. Press Release | State Rep. Julie M. Rogers LANSING, Mich., Aug. 27, 2026 — Yesterday, state legislators introduced the bipartisan Primary Care Transformation Package (HBs 6288-6295), a group of bills aimed at strengthening Michigan’s primary [...]
Morgan Introduces Bill to Protect Public Health, Lower Local Costs
Morgan Introduces Legislation to Protect Public Health, Lower Local Costs Through Trap-Neuter-Return Framework for Stray Cats State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) introduces House Bill 6317. LANSING, Mich., Aug. 27, 2026 — State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) introduced legislation yesterday establishing a statewide framework for Trap-Neuter-Return programs, giving local governments a practical, cost-effective way to manage stray cat populations, cut shelter expenses and protect public health. “Local taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to foot the bill for endless, [...]
Coffia, Byrnes Introduce House Legislation to Subject Governor, Legislature to Freedom of Information Act
Coffia, Byrnes Introduce House Legislation to Subject Governor, Legislature to Freedom of Information Act Legislation allows public to request records from Michigan lawmakers and governor’s office, helping restore trust in state government officials LANSING, Mich., August 26, 2026 — Today, state Reps. Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) and Erin Byrnes (D-Dearborn) introduced Senate-backed legislation to help bring greater transparency to state government. The legislation, House Bills 6299-6300, would require the Michigan Legislature and governor’s office to comply with the state’s existing [...]
House Election Integrity Committee Democrats Condemn Judge Clearing Path to USPS Enforcing Trump’s Mail-In Voting Interference
House Election Integrity Committee Democrats Condemn Judge Clearing Path to USPS Enforcing Trump’s Mail-In Voting Interference LANSING, Mich., Aug. 26, 2026 — Today, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani temporarily removed a nationwide injunction that had prohibited the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing Trump’s executive order to restrict mail-in voting for the midterm election. After Trump first signed the order in March, USPS released a final rule for federal ballot mail that included a plan to create a centralized list [...]
Xiong, Cherry Introduce Medicaid Buy-In Program to Make Healthcare More Affordable for Michigan Workers
Xiong, Cherry Introduce Medicaid Buy-In Program to Make Healthcare More Affordable for Michigan Workers LANSING, Mich., Aug. 26, 2026 — State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) and state Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint) introduced legislation this week to create a Medicaid buy-in program to make affordable healthcare available for more Michiganders. House Bill 6274 and its companion, Senate Bill 1152, would enable Michiganders earning between 138-200% of the federal poverty level to enroll in the program, giving working class families who don’t [...]
Longjohn, Fellow Legislators Unveil Bipartisan Plan to Transform Primary Care in Michigan
Longjohn, Fellow Legislators Unveil Bipartisan Plan to Transform Primary Care in Michigan Press Release | State Rep. Matt Longjohn LANSING, Mich., Aug. 26, 2026 — State Rep. Dr. Matt Longjohn (D-Portage) and legislative and healthcare partners held a press conference today announcing the Primary Care Transformation Package. The bipartisan eight-bill package is designed to increase investments in primary care, expand access and build the healthcare workforce Michigan communities need. The policies respond and provide solutions to persistent gaps in primary care access across [...]
Snyder Introduces Bill to Create Travel Michigan as Independent Type 1 Agency
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 25, 2026 — State Rep. Will Snyder (D-Muskegon) introduced House Bill 6246 today to make Travel Michigan its own Independent Type 1 Agency. This change will help ensure tourism funding gets the adequate attention that it deserves in each budget cycle. Travel Michigan is currently housed within the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC); the bill would establish it as an independent agency with the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). “Tourism funding is economic development, but [...]