Rogers, Wozniak Introduce Bipartisan Package to Strengthen Bottle Return Access, Consumer Rights
Rogers, Wozniak Introduce Bipartisan Package to Strengthen Bottle Return Access, Consumer Rights Photo: State Reps. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) and Doug Wozniak (R-Shelby Twp.) following the introduction of a bipartisan bill package to strengthen Michigan’s bottle return system and improve consumer access to deposit refunds (June 3, 2026). Press Release | State Rep. Julie M. Rogers LANSING, Mich., June 5, 2026 — State Reps. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) and Doug Wozniak (R-Shelby Twp.) introduced a bipartisan three-bill package this week to strengthen Michigan’s [...]
Rep. MacDonell Announces Troy’s Andrea McCune as Teacher of the Month
Rep. MacDonell Announces Troy’s Andrea McCune as Teacher of the Month Photo: State Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-Troy), in green, presenting the Teacher of the Month award to Mrs. Andrea McCune, center, alongside educators at Boulan Park Middle School. Press Release | State Rep. Sharon MacDonell LANSING, Mich., June 5, 2026 — State Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-Troy) this week announced Mrs. Andrea McCune, a special education and biology teacher who serves students at Troy High School and Boulan Park Middle School, as House District [...]
Lead Poisoning Prevention Package Advances with Wide Bipartisan Support
Lead Poisoning Prevention Package Advances with Wide Bipartisan Support Press Release | State Rep. Julie M. Rogers LANSING, Mich., June 4, 2026 — The House Health Policy Committee this week passed a bipartisan three-bill package to reduce lead exposure and better protect Michigan children from toxic metals. The Lead Poisoning Prevention Package, sponsored by state Reps. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo), Jaime Greene (R-Richmond) and Joseph Fox (R-Fremont), would align Michigan’s definition of elevated blood lead level with that of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [...]
Morgan Denounces Republicans’ Attempt to Silence Pride
Morgan Denounces House Republicans’ Continued Attempt to Silence Pride GOP leadership denies floor speech and sends resolution to committee to die LANSING, Mich., June 4, 2026 — Today, state Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) offered House Resolution 329 to recognize June 2026 as Pride Month in Michigan. For the second year in a row, House Republican leadership denied him the ability to speak on the floor and refused to take the resolution up, sending it to the Government Operations Committee [...]
Mentzer Introduces Funding Bill to Provide Critical Sewer Line Repair for Macomb County
LANSING, Mich., June 4, 2026 — State Rep. Denise Mentzer (D-Mt. Clemens) introduced a supplemental appropriations bill yesterday (House Bill 6042) to fund a critical underground infrastructure project in Macomb County. The bill would supply $11.5 million to repair roughly 1.5 miles of the 15-mile interceptor that carries sewage from approximately 500,000 county residents and has experienced severe degradation due to corrosive sewer gas. After introducing the bill, Mentzer released the following statement: “This sewer line is a vital piece [...]
Brixie Reintroduces Justice for Survivors Bill Package with Bipartisan Support
LANSING, Mich., June 4, 2026 — Today, state Rep. Julie Brixie (D-Meridian Twp.) introduced her Justice for Survivors bill package (House Bills 6047-6051). This is a reintroduction of the package and similar bills, Senate Bills 257-261, which have already passed the Michigan Senate. The package includes provisions to extend the statute of limitations for criminal sexual conduct and allow for a one year revival window for all civil claims that have already expired. “Our current laws incentivize cover-ups of sexual [...]
Mentzer Applauds Sterling Heights City Council Opposition to Republican Property Tax Agenda
LANSING, Mich., June 3, 2026 — Yesterday, the Sterling Heights City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing the recent House Republican property tax package, which would gut local revenue without providing meaningful savings for families or homeowners. During the council meeting, Sterling Heights’ finance and budget director warned the elimination of the personal property tax could cost the city $4.3 million in annual revenue — revenue that supports schools, road improvements, and local emergency services. House Republicans have no plan [...]
Xiong, Rogers Introduce Legislation to Make Childcare More Affordable
Xiong, Rogers Introduce Legislation to Make Childcare More Affordable Democratic legislators propose $10 million in supplemental funding to codify and expand MI Tri-Share and Care Share, delivering more relief to parents in every county. Joint Press Release | State Reps. Mai Xiong and Julie Rogers LANSING, Mich., June 2, 2026 — State Reps. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) and Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) hosted a press conference today announcing House Bills 6034-35, which codify and appropriate $10 million to MI Tri-Share [...]
Opening of the Newcomer Center, mobile food pantry in South Lansing, and more
Opening of the Newcomer Center, mobile food pantry in South Lansing, and more E-Newsletter | Rep. Kara Hope | May 29, 2026 Dear Neighbor, Here is some information that you will hopefully find helpful, including news and resources from your state government. MI House Republicans Pass Property Tax Package That Eliminates $5 Billion of State Funding, Cuts Essential Services Michigan House Republicans recently passed a package of bills that would amend property taxes by eliminating $5 billion of state revenue [...]
Rep. Rogers Encourages Good-Faith Negotiations Between UAW Local 2093, American Axle & Manufacturing Ahead of Contract Deadline
Rep. Rogers Encourages Good-Faith Negotiations Between UAW Local 2093, American Axle & Manufacturing Ahead of Contract Deadline Press Statement | State Rep. Julie M. Rogers KALAMAZOO, Mich., May 28, 2026 — As negotiations continue between UAW Local 2093 and American Axle & Manufacturing ahead of the May 31 contract deadline in Three Rivers, state Rep. Julie Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) issued the following statement encouraging both sides to work toward a fair agreement: “Michigan’s manufacturing strength has always depended on the partnership between [...]