Kalamazoo County Commission Unanimously Supports Rep. Rogers’ Legislation to Add Two Judgeships
Kalamazoo County Commission Unanimously Supports Rep. Rogers’ Legislation to Add Two Judgeships Press Release | Office of State Rep. Julie M. Rogers LANSING, Mich., July 23, 2026 — On Tuesday, the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution supporting legislation sponsored by state Rep. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) to add two judgeships to Kalamazoo County’s court system. House Bill 5870 would authorize one additional judge for the Ninth Circuit Court and one additional judge for the Eighth District Court. The legislation was [...]
Rep. Myers Phillips, Mayor McDonald and Police Chief McMahon Announce $500,000 for Highland Park Justice Center Renovations
Rep. Myers Phillips, Mayor McDonald and Police Chief McMahon Announce $500,000 for Highland Park Justice Center Renovations Photo: Highland Park Police Chief James McMahon (left), state Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips (D-Detroit) (center), and Highland Park Mayor Glenda McDonald (right) announce a $500,000 state investment to renovate the Highland Park Justice Center. July 22, 2026. Press Release | Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips HIGHLAND PARK, Mich., July 22, 2026 — State Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips (D-Detroit), joined by Highland Park Mayor Glenda McDonald and Highland Park Police Chief [...]
Gov. Signs Grant’s Housing Bill into Law, Expanding Affordable Housing Projects Across Michigan
Gov. Signs Grant’s Housing Bill into Law, Expanding Affordable Housing Projects Across Michigan Press Release | Rep. Kristian Grant GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 22, 2026 — Yesterday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation sponsored by state Rep. Kristian Grant (D-Grand Rapids) establishing a statewide Housing Opportunity Tax Credit to support the construction and preservation of affordable housing projects across Michigan. “Across Michigan, people are telling us the same thing: housing costs are rising faster than they can afford,” Grant said. “Young people are struggling to buy their [...]
Governor Signs Bipartisan Occupational and Physical Therapy Compacts into Law
Governor Signs Bipartisan Occupational and Physical Therapy Compacts into Law Press Release | Office of State Rep. Julie M. Rogers LANSING, Mich., July 22, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today signed two bipartisan licensure compact packages into law, allowing Michigan to join two interstate compacts for occupational therapy and physical therapy. The new laws will expand access to care, reduce unnecessary licensing barriers and strengthen Michigan’s ability to recruit and retain qualified health care professionals. House Bills 4103 and 4104, sponsored by state Reps. Julie M. [...]
Wooden, Xiong, Koleszar Respond to Trump’s Address Threatening Election Interference
Wooden, Xiong, Koleszar Respond to Trump’s Address Threatening Election Interference MI House Election Integrity Committee Democrats Stand for Free, Fair Elections “Tonight the President of the United States is attempting to use his position to interfere in the administration of this year’s elections, likely based on the anticipated outcome. He wants to use the force and weight of his position to try and frighten millions of Americans out of participating in our democracy this fall. His statements were indisputably [...]
Mentzer Responds to Vetoed Limbo Nine Bills; Reaffirms Support for Unions
LANSING, Mich., July 14, 2026 — The nine bills withheld by the Michigan speaker of the House were vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer following a Michigan Supreme Court decision leaving in place a lower court ruling that the speaker has a constitutional duty to present the bills. In response to the veto, state Rep. Denise Mentzer (D-Mt. Clemens) released the following statement: “The nine bills that the speaker of the House unconstitutionally withheld from the governor would have had a [...]
Xiong Responds to Supreme Court Decision Ordering MI House Republicans to Deliver Nine Limbo Bills to Governor
Xiong Responds to Supreme Court Decision Ordering MI House Republicans to Deliver Nine Limbo Bills to Governor LANSING, Mich., July 10, 2026 — The nine bills withheld by the Michigan speaker of the House were presented to and vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer following a Michigan Supreme Court decision leaving in place a lower court ruling that the speaker has a constitutional duty to submit the bills. Among those bills is state Rep. Mai Xiong's legislation to provide immediate relief to public [...]
Puri Responds to Nine Bills Ordered to and Vetoed by Governor
Puri Responds to Nine Bills Ordered to and Vetoed by Governor LANSING, Mich., July 10, 2026 — The nine bills withheld by the Michigan speaker of the House were presented to and vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer following a Michigan Supreme Court decision leaving in place a lower court ruling that the speaker has a constitutional duty to submit the bills. In response to the veto and the Supreme Court’s decision, Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri (D-Canton) issued the following statement: "Today’s outcome is [...]
Carter: After Yearlong Delay, Political Games Block Path Forward for Michigan’s Historic Museums
Carter: After Yearlong Delay, Political Games Block Path Forward for Michigan’s Historic Museums Press Statement | Rep. Tyrone Carter DETROIT, July 10, 2026 — The Michigan Supreme Court today upheld a lower court ruling that Speaker Matt Hall had a constitutional duty to present nine withheld bills to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. While the bills moved through the required constitutional process, the governor vetoed all nine. Among them were state Rep. Tyrone Carter's (D-Detroit) House Bills 4177 of 2023 and 5817 of 2024, along with House [...]
Hope: After Speaker Hall’s Unconstitutional Delay, Governor Vetoes Bill to Protect Families from Debt Collectors
Hope: After Speaker Hall's Unconstitutional Delay, Governor Vetoes Bill to Protect Families from Debt Collectors Press Statement | Rep. Kara Hope LANSING, Mich., July 10, 2026 — The Michigan Supreme Court today upheld a lower court ruling that Speaker of the House Matt Hall had a constitutional duty to present nine withheld bills to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Although the court's decision ensured the bills moved through the constitutionally required process, the governor has vetoed all nine bills. Among them was state [...]