McCall Hamilton Advocacy and Public Affairs

Updates from the Capitol

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

Mar 1-18, 2025

  • Michigan House Declines to Send Nine Bills to Governor
  • MDHHS Releases Public Health Data Dashboard
  • Senate Fiscal Agency Releases February 2025 Revenue Report
  • Justice Megan Cavanagh to Succeed Elizabeth Clement as Chief Justice

Feb 15-28, 2025

  • Governor Whitmer's 2025 State of the State Address: A Summary
  • Michigan Legislature Expands Paid Sick Leave and Raises Minimum Wage
  • Justice Clement Announces Retirement from Michigan Supreme Court
  • Hertel and Runestad to Serve as New MDP and MRP Party Chairs

Feb 4-14, 2025

  • Senate Passes Tipped Minimum Wage Bill with Caucus Resistance
  • Governor Whitmer Unveils Record-Breaking Executive Budget Recommendation
  • Tremblay Appointed to Ingham Circuit Court, Other Staffing Changes in the Governor's Office
  • Whitmer Recommends New Tax Targeting Youth Nicotine Consumption
  • Michigan's Newest Board and Commission Appointments

Jan 22-Feb 3, 2025

  • House Committee Assignments for 2025-2026
  • Senate Democrats File Lawsuit Against Speaker Hall
  • U.S. Senator Gary Peters Announces Retirement
  • Governor Whitmer's Latest Appointments