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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

Oct 11-24, 2025

SNAP Benefits to be Paused Due to Federal Funding Lapse
SFA September Revenue Report Lower Than Expected
Budget Transparency Bills Make Headway
Citizens Research Council Report Clarifies Outcomes in FY2026 State Budget
Senate Health Policy Committee Hears Testimony on ACA Tax Credits
Detroit City Council Bans Smokeless Nicotine Products in Sports Stadiums

Sep 27-Oct 10, 2025

35th Senate District Special Election Update
Impacts of the Federal Government Shutdown on Michigan
Senate Fiscal Agency Issues Report on Michigan’s Maternity Desserts
Three GOP Gubernatorial Debates Scheduled
Governor Whitmer Cools Presidential Ambitions
Spruce Tree From Sault Ste. Marie Selected for Capitol Christmas Tree

Sep 14-26, 2025

Governor Whitmer Delivers Economy Speech, Hints at a Budget Worth Signing
MDHHS Director Shares Statement on House GOP budget
Over half a million Michiganders can expect to see higher healthcare costs
Gov Signs Covid Vaccine Executive Directive, Chief Medical Executive Shares Standing Recommendation
2026 State Election Updates

Aug 23-Sep 12, 2025

Governor Calls for Special Election to Fill 35th District Senate Vacancy
Judge dismisses charges against GOP electors from 2020 election
Nearly $1B to be Spent in the Remainder of 2026 Michigan Election Cycle
MDHHS launches new Rural Health Transformation website and survey
New Hires and Promotions Announced in the Governor’s Office

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