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 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 care system and health care workforce. Michigan currently directs less than 6% of health spending toward primary care, while 26% of residents live in primary care shortage areas spanning 75 of the state’s 83 counties. Nearly one in [...]
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 [...]
Witwer, Anthony Welcome New Olivet Fire Engine, Support Firefighters at Push-In Ceremony
Witwer, Anthony Welcome New Olivet Fire Engine, Support Firefighters at Push-In Ceremony OLIVET, Mich., Aug. 25, 2026 — State Rep. Angela Witwer (Delta Twp.) and state Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) attended the Olivet Fire Department’s push-in ceremony yesterday to welcome their new fire engine into the station. In her role as chair of the House Appropriations Committee during the last legislative term, Witwer partnered with Senate Appropriations Chair Sarah Anthony, to help secure the $1 million needed for Olivet [...]
Xiong Condemns Warren Consolidated Schools Teacher Charged with Possessing Child Pornography
Xiong Condemns Warren Consolidated Schools Teacher Charged with Possessing Child Pornography WARREN, Mich., Aug. 20, 2026 — Yesterday, a Warren Consolidated Schools teacher was arraigned on 12 charges, including possession of drugs and child pornography on his cellphone. Mark Michael Sharrow was arrested due to his connection with a third-degree criminal sexual conduct charge in Houghton Lake. According to Warren Consolidated Schools, Sharrow was on administrative leave when he was arrested and his home and phone were searched. In response to the [...]
Glanville Hosts School Supplies Drive, Supports West Michigan Students Through United Way ‘Stuff the Bus’ Campaign
Glanville Hosts School Supplies Drive, Supports West Michigan Students Through United Way ‘Stuff the Bus’ Campaign GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 13, 2026 — Last week, state Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) delivered school supplies to Heart of West Michigan United Way, joining their team to help unpack the collective donations from their “Stuff the Bus” campaign. For the past two weeks, Glanville has collected school supplies in her personal collection box available at Walker Ice and Fitness Center, all of which will go to support [...]