Capitol and Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, Welcome to my monthly Capitol and Community Updates e-newsletter! As your state representative in the 103rd Michigan Legislature, it has been a pleasure to provide these regular updates on my legislative work in an effort to be as transparent and informative as possible for constituents like you. In this issue, you will find information on my upcoming events, a legislative update, news on funding coming to our district, grant opportunity information, resources for how my office can assist [...]
May Legislative and Community Updates
May Legislative and Community Updates 📰 District 41 E-Newsletter | May 2026 | Rep. Julie Rogers Dear Neighbor, This week’s e-news shares updates on ongoing state budget negotiations and my concerns about impacts on healthcare, education, veterans and local services. It also shares an update on my bipartisan fall prevention legislation and on a bill to add judgeships in Kalamazoo County to improve access to justice. Finally, it covers the Senate passage of a Revenue Sharing Trust Fund to support [...]
Rep. Wooden’s Capitol and Community Updates
Hello Friends, We have made it to May! I can’t believe this year has flown by so quickly! I am looking forward to sharing with you all the recent updates that have been taking place in our state's Capitol. I have been hard at work in Lansing fighting for the needs of our community and working on legislation. As always, my office is reachable by phone at (517) 373-1790 and by email at [email protected]. Please feel free to reach out [...]
Capitol and Community Updates
Hello Friends, Spring is finally here, and with it has come plenty of showers over the past month. I hope you all have been able to stay dry and enjoy some quality time with your loved ones. In Lansing, my colleagues and I have been working hard on your behalf. With the costs of gas, groceries, utilities and other essentials continuing to rise, we know that families across Michigan are feeling the pressure. In the face of economic uncertainty and [...]
Capitol and Community Updates
Hello Neighbors, Every spring, I like to shout out the great work being done at the Ypsilanti District Libraries throughout our district. Our libraries are such a wonderful community resource that I am still learning about new programing and opportunities each time I visit. One program that is really innovative is the “Library of Things,” which is a catalog of items for rental that encompass so many interests outside of what is normally associated with libraries. Are you looking for… [...]
Xiong Speaks Before MI Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Lawsuit Regarding Nine Bills in Limbo
Xiong Speaks Before MI Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Lawsuit Regarding Nine Bills in Limbo Xiong stood in solidarity with Michigan workers and community leaders in front of the Michigan Hall of Justice LANSING, Mich., May 6, 2026 — Before the Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments today surrounding the nine bills currently in legal limbo, state Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) stood in solidarity with fellow bill sponsors and labor groups in front of the Michigan Hall of [...]
Join me for a Community Conversation on Saturday!
Dear Neighbor, Please join me for my next Community Conversation at Panera Bread (47411 Five Mile Road in Plymouth) on Saturday, May 9, at 11 a.m. with special guest Northville Board of Education Treasurer Lisa McIntyre. Come ask questions and hear updates about what’s happening in the state legislature and our community. I hope to see you there! Jason Morgan State Representative Michigan’s 23rd House District Want to know when our next community event will be scheduled? Follow my Facebook [...]
Hoskins Warns Voter Disenfranchisement Will Intensify and Accelerate After SCOTUS Decision
Hoskins Warns Voter Disenfranchisement Will Intensify and Accelerate After SCOTUS Decision Press Statement | Office of State Rep. Jason Hoskins LANSING, Mich., May 5, 2026 — The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision last week significantly weakening the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by requiring plaintiffs to prove intentional discrimination in redistricting cases, a change experts warn will make it far harder to challenge maps that dilute minority voting power. In response, state Rep. Jason Hoskins (D-Southfield) issued the following statement: [...]
Workers’ rights bills re-introduced, regulating PFAS “forever chemicals,” and more
Workers' rights bills re-introduced, regulating PFAS "forever chemicals," and more E-Newsletter | State Rep. Kara Hope | May 1, 2026 Dear Neighbor, Here is some information that I hope you will find helpful, including news and resources from your state government. Legislation Re-Introduced to Improve Workers Rights I recently re-introduced two bills that would reduce financial strain on Michigan families. The Fair Scheduling Act (House Bill 5954) would create employee-scheduling standards for certain employers, including providing a written work schedule [...]
Update from Lansing, FY 2026-27 budget negotiations, and more
Update from Lansing, FY 2026-27 budget negotiations, and more E-Newsletter | State Rep. Matt Longjohn | May 1, 2026 Hello Friends, The past couple of months have kept me busy both in Lansing and here in the 40th District, and I wanted to share an update on what I’ve been working on — from community events and policy conversations to the early stages of budget negotiations. As always, you’ll also find a list of upcoming opportunities to connect in our [...]