Carter, Steckloff Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Michigan’s History and Cultural Institutions
Carter, Steckloff Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Michigan’s History and Cultural Institutions Press Statement | State Reps. Tyrone Carter and Samantha Steckloff LANSING, Mich., July 29, 2026 — Michigan House and Senate Democrats held a press conference today announcing the re-introduction of nine bills that would lower costs and provide long-term relief for thousands across Michigan. Previous iterations of the bills were recently vetoed by the governor on a technicality after House Republicans spent nearly two years and more than $300,000 [...]
Hope Re-Introduces Legislation to Protect Michiganders From Debt Collectors, Lower Costs for Workers, Families
Hope Re-Introduces Legislation to Protect Michiganders From Debt Collectors, Lower Costs for Workers, Families Press Statement | State Rep. Kara Hope LANSING, Mich., July 29, 2026 — Michigan House and Senate Democrats held a press conference today announcing the re-introduction of nine bills that would lower costs and provide long-term relief for thousands across Michigan. Previous iterations of the bills were recently vetoed by the governor on a technicality after House Republicans spent nearly two years and more than $300,000 [...]
Carter Re-Introduces Legislation to Lower Costs for Workers, Families
LANSING, Mich., July 29, 2026 — Michigan House and Senate Democrats held a press conference today announcing the re-introduction of nine bills that would lower costs and provide long-term relief for thousands across Michigan. Previous iterations of the bills were recently vetoed by the governor on a technicality after House Republicans spent nearly two years and more than $300,000 in taxpayer money fighting to keep financial relief from reaching Michigan families. Among the bills being reintroduced is state Rep. Brenda [...]
Dievendorf, Fellow Lawmakers Call on MDOT to Keep Surveillance Technology Off Michigan Roads
LANSING, Mich., July 27, 2026 — Members of the Michigan Legislature sent a letter to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) urging them not to participate in the Master Maintenance Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Customs and Border Patrol. Under the MOU, surveillance equipment, including automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), could be placed on Michigan state transportation infrastructure. “We have seen this administration expand its surveillance practices at an alarming rate,” said State Rep. Emily Dievendorf (D-Lansing). “All of this [...]
Letter to the Michigan Department of Transportation
Dear Director Wieferich, As members of the Michigan Legislature, we write to express our serious concerns regarding the Michigan Department of Transportation's participation in the Master Maintenance Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States Border Patrol Detroit Sector and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) that authorizes the placement, operation, and maintenance of law enforcement surveillance equipment within Michigan trunkline rights-of-way. We respectfully urge MDOT to exercise its authority under the agreement to terminate the MOU and discontinue any current or [...]
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 [...]