Price Receives National Alliance on Mental Illness Legislator Award for Mental Health Advocacy
LANSING, Mich., May 14, 2026 — State Rep. Natalie Price (D-Berkley) has been named the recipient of the 2026 NAMI Legislator Award, presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in recognition of her sustained commitment to expanding access to mental healthcare across Oakland County. The award highlights Price's work to address critical gaps in the behavioral health system — particularly efforts to move people in crisis out of overburdened hospital emergency departments and into community-based settings where they [...]
Join me at my upcoming financial literacy resource fair!
Hi Neighbor, I am excited to invite you to my upcoming Financial Literacy Resource Fair. Join me and special guest Romona Greenlee on Friday, June 12, from 5-7 p.m. at Bowens Senior Citizens Center, 52 Bagley St. in Pontiac. We look forward to seeing you there! In service, Brenda Carter State Representative House District 53
Free School Meals are Making a Difference!
Dear Friends, I’m proud to share how Michigan’s commitment to ensuring every child has access to nutritious meals at school is making a real difference for families across our state. Thanks to the expansion of free school meals throughout Michigan, students can now receive breakfast and lunch at school at no cost to their families. This initiative is about more than just food; it’s about equity, opportunity and supporting the well-being of our children. Michigan School Meals was enacted in [...]
Capitol and Community Updates
Greetings! It’s officially budget season in the Legislature! Recently House Republicans brought forward budget bills that passed along party lines. Budgets are a reflection of our values and putting forward bills that cut funding for infant and maternal health, community colleges and public universities, veteran services, gun violence prevention and more simply do not reflect the values my Democratic colleagues and I represent. The good news is, this is just the beginning of negotiations. As the budget process continues to [...]
Xiong Testifies to Fund Roseville Theatre Redevelopment Project in FY27 Budget
Xiong Testifies to Fund Roseville Theatre Redevelopment Project in FY27 Budget Democratic legislator requests funds to bring Roseville residents’ tax dollars back home to the community LANSING, Mich., May 12, 2026 — Yesterday, state Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) testified in the House Labor and Economic Opportunity Committee in support of her request for $2,692,616 for the Roseville Theatre redevelopment project in the FY 2026-27 state budget. After her testimony, Xiong issued the following statement: “I’m proud to advocate for [...]
Andrews Named to Inaugural Class of Nuclear State Champions
LANSING, Mich., May 11, 2026 — Last week, Nuclear Matters, in conjunction with the Nuclear Energy Institute, named state Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) to the inaugural class of 2026 Nuclear State Champions. The recognition honors policymakers across the country for advancing nuclear energy. After the announcement, Andrews released the following statement: “It is a tremendous honor to be a part of the inaugural class of Nuclear State Champions. I’m humbled to join a cohort marked by long-standing advocacy and [...]
Today’s Office Hour Cancelled
Dear Neighbor, Due to unforeseen circumstances, today’s scheduled office hour at the Leelanau County Government Center has been canceled. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and hope you will instead be able to join me at my next office hour on May 18. Details for that event are below! May Office Hour – Evening When: Monday, May 18, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Traverse Area District Library (610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686) As always, neighbors and friends [...]
Autism Acceptance, Banning PFAS in Cosmetic Products, and More
Autism Acceptance, Banning PFAS in Cosmetic Products, and More E-Newsletter | Rep. Sharon MacDonell | May 11, 2026 Dear Neighbor, Welcome to May's Capitol and Community Update! It includes updates on recent legislative efforts to support autism acceptance, my bill to ban PFAS in cosmetic products, and my opposition to efforts to repeal Michigan’s clean energy laws. Please encourage your neighbors and friends in House District 56 — Troy, Clawson, Royal Oak, Birmingham and Bloomfield Township — to sign up [...]
Gun dealer licensing bills, savings accounts for Michiganders with disabilities, and more
Gun dealer licensing bills, savings accounts for Michiganders with disabilities, and more E-Newsletter | May 5, 2026 | Rep. Kara Hope Dear Neighbor, Here is some information that I hope you will find helpful, including news and resources from your state government. Senate Hears Legislation to Create State-Level Gun Dealer License The Senate version (SBs 853 and 854) of my legislation to create a state-level gun dealer license in Michigan was recently heard in the Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety [...]
MLBC, Detroit Caucus Condemn Redistricting by TN Republicans
Michigan Legislative Black Caucus, Detroit Caucus Condemn Redistricting by Tennessee Republicans Move eliminates last majority-minorty district in the state LANSING, Mich., May 8, 2026 — Yesterday, the Republican-led Tennessee legislature passed a new U.S. Congressional map, splitting the last and only Black-majority district into three Republican-leaning districts. This follows a trend led by Republicans to disenfranchise voters, especially voters of color. “This new map is about a brazen power grab — it most certainly has absolutely nothing to do with [...]