Updates from the Capitol
Jul 14-31, 2026
- MDHHS Prepares for Medicaid Changes set to affect Healthy Michigan Plan Enrollees
- Election Update - Cox Drops Out, Whitmer Endorses Stevens, Bureau of Elections decision
- Michigan’s Job Market - Unemployment Down, Workforce Shrinking
- Democrats Reintroduce Vetoed Bills
- New Process for Michigan House Testimony and Position Cards Announced
- Governor Whitmer Announces Promotions Within the Executive Office
Jun 27-Jul 13, 2026
- Governor Vetoes 9 Bills from Previous Legislative Term After Court Ruling
- Michigan Passes Budget, Slew of Policy Bills Passed Alongside
- McMorrow Drops Out of Senate Race, El-Sayed and Stevens Debate
- Michigan Joins Medicaid Work Requirements Lawsuit
- Supreme Court Cases Decided, Michigan Secretary of State Benson comments
Jun 13-26, 2026
- Update on Ongoing FY 2027 Budget Negotiations
- MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel Stepping Down Post-Budget
- Trump Endorses James for Governor, GOP Primary Field Thins
- Senate Passes State-Based Healthcare Exchange Bills
- Latest Monthly Revenue, and Jobs Reports Released
- Planned Michigan ICE Detention Center Scrapped
May 30-Jun 12, 2026
- Court of Appeals Vacates Conviction in Whitmer Kidnapping Plot Case
- Rx Kids Director Testifies in Front of House Oversight Committee
- Legislature’s Newest Member, Senator Chedrick Greene, Issued Committee Assignments
- New Michigan Vaccine Coalition Formed
- Michigan Overdose Rate Continues to Fall
May 16-29, 2026
- $370 Million of Work Project Funds Returned to General Fund in Whitmer-House GOP Settlement
- Blue Cross Blue Shield and Michigan Medicine Reach Insurance Agreement
- Duggan Drops Out, Board of State Canvassers Removes Candidates From Ballot
- Whitmer Signs Legislation Providing Funding to Selfridge Airbase
