Updates from the Capitol
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
Aug 5-22, 2025
- Upcoming Changes to Michigan Medicaid and SNAP Programs
- SFA July 2025 Revenue Report: Michigan Revenue Dips Below July Forecast
- Federal Court Blocks Sharing of Medicaid Data with Homeland Security
- Governor Issues Directive to Support Access to Affordable Health Insurance
- Governor Whitmer's Latest Board and Commission Appointments
- Michigan Tree Farm Selected for White House Christmas Tree
Jul 29-Aug 4, 2025
- Whitmer and Gilchrist Fight to Protect Medicaid and Medicare on its 60th Anniversary
- Record-Low Number of Public Acts Passed in Michigan This Year
- Governor Signs Directive to Investigate Tariff Impact on Economy
- Senate Races Taking Shape in Grand Rapids Districts 29 & 30
Jul 8-28, 2025
- Michigan Revenue Growth Outpaces Projections, But Looming Federal Changes Could Offset Gains
- Minority Vice Chair Farhat Removed from Appropriations Committee Following No Votes
- McDonald Rivet Faces Challenger in MI-8 as Huizenga Bows Out in MI-4
- AG Joins Multistate Lawsuit Over Federal Freeze on $6.8B in Education Grants
- Governor Whitmer Announces $144 Million in Medical Debt Forgiveness for 210,000 Michiganders
- Semiconductor Setback: Sandisk Withdraws from Michigan Megasite Amid Federal Uncertainty
