Mentzer Celebrates Signing of Bill Funding Infrastructure Improvements at Selfridge
LANSING, Mich., May 27, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4572 into law today, providing additional funding for the Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The additional funds will be used for infrastructure improvements ahead of the new fighter mission that was announced last year. The base has a substantial economic impact on the state and supports tens of thousands of jobs statewide, with a particularly strong influence on Macomb County communities. After the signing, state Rep. Denise Mentzer [...]
McFall Celebrates $152 Million in Funding for Selfridge
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs the Selfridge funding bill. HAZEL PARK, Mich., May 27, 2026 — Today, state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) joined Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as she signed into law $152 million in supplemental funding for Selfridge Air National Guard Base that was recently passed by the legislature. The investment will support runway and infrastructure improvements at the base. After the bill signing, McFall issued the following statement: “Selfridge is a huge part of our community and [...]
Rep. Reggie Miller Celebrates Permanent Injunction Blocking Manhattan Project Radioactive Waste from Wayne Disposal
Rep. Reggie Miller Celebrates Permanent Injunction Blocking Manhattan Project Radioactive Waste from Wayne Disposal VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., May 27, 2026 — Today, Judge Kevin Cox of the Third Judicial Circuit Court in Wayne County granted a permanent injunction that blocks Wayne Disposal from accepting radioactive waste from Manhattan Project-era cleanup sites managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. After the order, state Rep. Reggie Miller (Van Buren Twp.) issued the following statement: “Today’s ruling is a major [...]
McFall, Greene Lead the Way in Promoting Ibogaine Research
McFall, Greene Lead the Way in Promoting Ibogaine Research in Michigan LANSING, Mich., May 22, 2026 — State Reps. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) and Jaime Greene (R-Richmond) recently introduced a plan to make Michigan a national leader in the field of health research related to ibogaine. “The opioid epidemic has taken too many lives in our state, and we can’t ignore new research that could help people beat dependency and treat severe mental health conditions,” McFall said. “This bill creates [...]
Xiong Presents Tribute Celebrating New “RARE Park” in Roseville
Xiong Presents Tribute Celebrating New “RARE Park” in Roseville Democratic lawmaker attends grand opening of the latest vibrant community space, made possible by the Michigan Spark Grant program ROSEVILLE, Mich., May 21, 2026 — State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) proudly joined community leaders and residents yesterday to attend the ribbon cutting of RARE Park, presenting a legislative tribute in honor of the vibrant new community space. The Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe (RARE) has long created opportunities for [...]
Andrews Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Aimed at Balancing Short-Term Rentals’ Benefits and Complications
LANSING, Mich., May 21, 2026 — State Reps. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) and Matthew Bierlein (R-Vassar) introduced a bipartisan package of bills today to strike a balance between short-term rentals (STRs) and the communities they operate in. “Short-term rentals offer exciting opportunities for property owners, contribute to our tourism industry and offer visitors a place to stay in our state,” Andrews said. “But proper regulations are necessary in this area to balance the benefits with the need for local housing [...]
McFall Explains ‘No’ Vote on House Property Tax Overhaul
LANSING, Mich., May 21, 2026 — State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) issued the following statement explaining his vote against the property tax legislative package passed by the House last night: "Every single day, I hear from constituents across our district who are feeling stretched to the limit by high property taxes and the rising cost of living. Working families, young homeowners, and seniors are telling me how difficult it is to keep up. They deserve real, meaningful relief, and [...]
Democratic Lawmaker Removed from all Committees in Retaliation for Publicly Requesting Investigation into Epstein
LANSING, Mich., May 20, 2026 — Today, state Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) was removed from all of her committee appointments by Republican Speaker Matt Hall, one day after Tsernoglou hosted a press conference calling on House Republican leadership to hold a floor vote on her bipartisan resolution that would create a select committee to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s connections with the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Following her removal, Tsernoglou released the following statement: “Speaker Hall’s decision to remove me [...]
Andrews Condemns Trump Administration’s Order Forcing Campbell Coal Plant to Remain Open
LANSING, Mich., May 20, 2026 — For the fifth time, the U.S. Department of Energy has issued an order forcing the J.H. Campbell Coal plant to remain open. Consumers Energy has reported $180 million in costs related to keeping the plant open past its original retirement date nearly a year ago. State Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) responded to the Department of Energy’s order with the following statement: “The Department of Energy is costing Michiganders millions of dollars. Continuing to [...]
Democratic Lawmakers Demand Michigan House Speaker, Republicans for Immediate Investigation into Epstein and Those Implicated
LANSING, Mich., May 19, 2025 — Today, state Reps. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) and Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) hosted a press conference to reaffirm support for their respective resolutions, HR 258 and 284, calling for accountability for all those implicated in the Epstein files, while discussing next steps. They were joined by state Rep. Reggie Miller (D-Van Buren Twp.) and fellow Democratic lawmakers. Tsernoglou’s resolution calls for the creation of a bipartisan select committee in the Michigan legislature which would [...]