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Stay up to date with McCall Hamilton on developments impacting Michigan politics and policy, including an archive of our biweekly newsletter, Updates from the Capitol.

Of Note

Melissa Reitz and Abby Burnell Complete ATHENA Leadership Program

5.29.2025

McCall Hamilton’s Principal, Melissa Reitz, and Government Affairs Consultant, Abby Burnell, recently completed the ATHENA International Leadership Program...

Cost-Lowering Oral Chemotherapy Legislation Signed into Law

10.30.2023

After a 15-year battle to lower the cost of orally administered chemotherapy medication, House Bill 4071 has been signed into law.

Melissa Reitz Published by State Bar of Michigan

11.28.2022

“Certificate of Need (CON) Basics in Michigan” Published by State Bar of Michigan, Health Care Law Section

Field Trip to the Library of Michigan

11.2.2022

The McCall Hamilton Team Dives Further into Michigan Women’s History

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Updates from the Capitol

Dec 6-31, 2025

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Unexpected House Action Shifts Spotlight to Work Project Funding
Economic Development Bills Pass Senate
Governor Whitmer Elected as Vice Chair of the Democratic Governors Association
Federal Court Decides SNAP Benefits are Protected
Senate Fiscal Agency Releases November Monthly Report
Michigan’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase

Nov 20-Dec 5, 2025

House Releases 2026 Session Calendar
MDHHS Reaffirms Support for Hepatitis B Birth Dose Following Federal Delay
AG Dana Nessel Leads Dual Legal Fights Over Federal SNAP and Housing Rollbacks
Brinks Prioritizes Transparency and Long-Term Investments in Final Year
Governor's Latest Board and Commission Appointments

Nov 8-19, 2025

SFA October Revenue Report Released
Earmark Transparency Bills Headed to Governor's Desk
DTE Requests State Approval for Resident, Business Gas Rate Hike
SCOTUS Declines Hearing Challenge to Obergefell

Oct 27-Nov 7, 2025

Federal Judge Orders Partial SNAP Payments Amid Ongoing Shutdown
Governor, Michigan Legislature Seek to Provide SNAP Funding
Michigan Health Insurance Rates Are on the Rise
Senators Hear Testimony on Medical Debt Reduction Bills
Michigan Families Struggling to Find Child Care Find Creative Solutions
House Must Send 9 Leftover Bills From Previous Legislature to the Governor
AI Data Center Deal in Washtenaw County Set to Be Largest Economic Investment in State History
November 4th local election update

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