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 [...]
McKinney, Advocates Unveil Community Solar Legislation
McKinney, Advocates Unveil Community Solar Legislation Democratic lawmaker introduce bill to lower utility bills State Rep. Donavan McKinney speaks at the Community Solar Press Conference. LANSING, Mich., May 13, 2026 — State Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) hosted a press conference with advocates from the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition and Urban Core Collective to announce the Affordable Community Clean Energy Savings and Solar Act (ACCESS) that meets people where they are to lower costs, while improving grid reliability. "Community [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Our Vision For a Brighter Michigan
Dear Neighbor, Last year, I joined my colleagues in hosting dozens of town halls across Michigan to hear directly from YOU about what you want to see from your state government. State Rep. Mike McFall Speaks at Vision Project Town Hall You told us that you need solutions to rising costs and barriers to affordable housing, healthcare and childcare. Teachers and parents told us they need equitable school funding, more support for at-risk and struggling students and career development [...]
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: [...]
MLBC, Detroit Caucus on Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Decision
Michigan Legislative Black Caucus, Detroit Caucus Denounce Supreme Court’s Devastating Decision in Voting Rights Act Case Democratic lawmakers reflect on harmful impacts to minority communities LANSING, Mich., May 1, 2026 — Recently, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision in Louisiana v. Callais, gutting provisions in the landmark Voting Rights Act that prohibit discrimination in voting and representation. Experts assert that the decision demolishes the protective law and allows a pathway for gerrymandering that undermines minority representation [...]