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News

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

Updates from the Capitol

Apr 29-May 12, 2025

  • Senate Unveils DHHS Budget Proposal for FY 2026
  • Senate Budget Proposal Seeks to Sustain Child Care Amid Federal Uncertainty
  • Commission Recommends Boost to School Mental Health and Safety Funding
  • Senate Panel Advances Bills to Expand Assisted Outpatient Mental Health Treatment
  • May 11–17 is Women’s Health Week in Michigan, Declares Governor Whitmer

Apr 15-28, 2025

  • May Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference Announced
  • Health Officials Report Rise in Measles and Whooping Cough Cases
  • Senate State Police Budget Proposal Includes $1M to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking
  • Special Election Pending for 35th Senate District

Apr 1-14, 2025

  • 2026 Michigan Governor's Race Includes Many Familiar Faces
  • Michigan Joins Multi-State Lawsuit to Block Federal Public Health Grant Cuts
  • Supreme Court: Senate Lawsuit Over House Bills Will Go Through Usual Legal Process
  • Ballot Proposals Brewing for the 2026 Election Cycle
  • State Supreme Court Rules Mandatory Life Without Parole Unconstitutional for 19- and 20-Year-Olds

Mar 19-31, 2025

  • Maternal Health Care Package Advances in Senate
  • Brinks Seeks Supreme Court Ruling and Makes Senate Rule Change in Ongoing Fight Over House Bills
  • Hillary Scholten Opts for U.S. House Reelection, Bows Out of Senate Race
  • Michigan Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.4% in February
  • MDHHS Announces Grant Opportunity to Improve Nursing Facility Services
  • Senators Slotkin & Peters Seek Names for U.S. Attorney, U.S. Marshal, & District Judge Appointments