Updates from the Capitol
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
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