Hope Welcomes Refugee Development Center Director Erika Brown-Binion to State of the State
Hope Welcomes Refugee Development Center Director Erika Brown-Binion to State of the State Photo: State Rep. Kara Hope (D-Holt), left, with Refugee Development Center Executive Director Erika Brown-Binion, during State of the State address on Feb. 25, 2026. Press Release | Office of State Rep. Kara Hope LANSING, Mich., Feb. 25, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address before a joint legislative session today, emphasizing priorities of lowering costs, protecting vulnerable communities, and [...]
Grant Welcomes Governor’s Recognition of Housing Readiness Package in State of the State
Grant Welcomes Governor’s Recognition of Housing Readiness Package in State of the State Press Statement | Office of State Rep. Kristian Grant LANSING, Mich., Feb. 25, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address before a joint legislative session today, highlighting efforts to lower costs and expand access to housing across Michigan. During her remarks, the governor highlighted the Housing Readiness Package, legislation led by state Rep. Kristian Grant (D-Grand Rapids) that aims to [...]
Farhat Urges Focus on Lowering Health Care Costs Following State of the State Address
Farhat Urges Focus on Lowering Health Care Costs Following State of the State Address Photo: State Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) gets a shoutout from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for his work on making Michigan more attractive for people to live, stay and grow. Press Statement | Office of State Rep. Alabas Farhat LANSING, Mich., Feb. 25, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address before a joint legislative session today, as Michigan continues budget negotiations [...]
Neeley Welcomes Daughter During Whitmer’s Final State of the State, Reaffirms Focus on Families and Lowering Costs
Neeley Welcomes Daughter During Whitmer’s Final State of the State, Reaffirms Focus on Families and Lowering Costs Photo: State Rep. Cynthia Neeley (D-Flint), centered, with her daughter Taylor, and husband Sheldon Neeley, a former state representative and the current mayor of Flint. Press Release | Office of State Rep. Cynthia Neeley LANSING, Mich., Feb. 25, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address before a joint legislative session today, outlining her priorities for the [...]
Following State of the State, Rogers Reaffirms Commitment to Health Care and Medicaid
Following State of the State, Rogers Reaffirms Commitment to Health Care and Medicaid Press Statement | Office of State Rep. Julie Rogers LANSING, Mich., Feb. 25, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address before a joint legislative session today, outlining her priorities for the year ahead, including lowering costs and continued investments in health care, education and economic stability. State Rep. Julie Rogers (D-Kalamazoo), who attended the address with her mother, Marie Rogers, [...]
Tsernoglou Re-Introduces Bill Prohibiting Insurance Companies from Discriminating Against Certain Dog Breeds
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 24, 2026 — Today, state Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) announced the reintroduction of her legislation that prohibits insurance providers from inquiring about the breed of a dog that resides in an insured or potentially insured property. House Bill 5580 was filed last week and read into the record today. This legislation would protect consumers against potential discrimination towards dogs because of their pedigree or assumed pedigree based on physical appearance. Currently, many residential property insurance providers [...]
Tsernoglou Announces Legislation to Put Guardrails on the Use of A.I. by Employers
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 24, 2026 — Yesterday, state Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) announced the introduction of her bill that would place guardrails on employers’ use of AI. She was joined by union representatives from the AFL-CIO, the Michigan Nurses Association and the Communication Workers of America to discuss the legislation. The Responsible Artificial Intelligence Security for Employees (RAISE) Act would work to protect workers from invasive workplace surveillance from AI. “As AI technology rapidly develops, it is essential to [...]
Xiong Presents $500,000 Commemorative Check to St. Clair Shores Public Library
Xiong Presents $500,000 Commemorative Check to St. Clair Shores Public Library ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich., Feb. 23, 2026 — State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) presented a commemorative check to St. Clair Shores Public Library staff this morning to celebrate the $500,000 in funding she secured for the facility in the FY 2025-26 budget. The investment will support critical renovations to the library to enhance their reading and learning spaces. “It was truly my honor to help secure and deliver this [...]
Mentzer, Brixie Condemn Administration Order Keeping Campbell Coal Plant Open
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 20, 2026 — This week, the Trump administration extended an order that would keep the J.H. Campbell coal plant open in West Olive, Mich. This comes after state Reps. Denise Mentzer (D-Mt. Clemens) and Julie Brixie (D-Meridian Twp.) introduced a resolution last year calling on the Department of Energy to rescind its order keeping the plant open. Consumers Energy originally planned to close the plant in May 2025, but the administration, citing an energy crisis, issued an [...]
Fitzgerald Seeks to Protect Quality Education in Face of Burdensome DOJ Investigation
Fitzgerald Seeks to Protect Quality Education in Face of Burdensome DOJ Investigation WYOMING, Mich., Feb. 19, 2026 — The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) launched an investigation yesterday into three Michigan public school districts, including Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, to assess their health education courses. Recognizing the immense burden that the investigation poses on the dedicated Godfrey-Lee public school teachers and administrators, Democratic Floor Leader John Fitzgerald (D-Wyoming) issued the following statement in response: “The teachers, administrators [...]