McCall Hamilton Advocacy and Public Affairs

Updates from the Capitol

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

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