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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

Feb 21-Mar 6, 2026

House Republicans Announce Budget Targets
Nearly 20% of State Representatives Are Relinquishing Their House Seats
Voter ID Ballot Initiative Clears 750,000 Signatures
MDHHS Seeking Applications for Nursing Facility Services Enhancements

Feb 7-20, 2026

Program Addressing Cardiac Emergencies in Schools Still Awaiting Funding
Cellphones Now Banned in Michigan Classrooms
State Seeks $23.7M Repayment as Gotion Challenges Default Determination
Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Jan 24-Feb 6, 2026

35th Senate District Primary Results
Michigan Set to Take on Nearly $100 Million in SNAP Costs
MDHHS Announces Investment in School-Based Dental Sealant Program
Governor Whitmer Announces Two Administrative Appointments

Jan 1-23, 2026

MDHHS Seeking Applicants for New Rural Health Advisory Council
AG Issues Formal Opinion on Legality of Work Projects, Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction
House Majority Floor Leader Bryan Posthumus Will Not Seek Reelection
Gilchrist Ends Governor Run, Instead Seeking Nomination for SoS
SFA Releases December Revenue Report

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