Updates from the Capitol
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
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
