Updates from the Capitol: 2022

Dec 12-23, 2022

Fiscal Agencies Issue November Revenue Reports
Whitmer Signs Reproductive Freedom Directive
MICRC Sues Legislature Over Funding
Whitmer Kidnap Plotters Sentenced

Nov 14-Dec 9, 2022

Whitmer Announces Leadership Changes in State Departments
Michigan Certifies November Election Results
Rep. Harris Bolden Appointed to MI Supreme Court
MI GOP Chair Race
Senate Votes to Move Michigan’s Presidential Primary
U.S. Capitol to Replace Cass Statue with Young Statue

Oct 31-Nov 11, 2022

Democrats Take Majority in the State Legislature; Proposals Pass with Record Turnout
Senate and House Fiscal Agencies Report Higher Revenue Collections in 2021-2022
State Announces New EMS Protocols
Open Enrollment Begins in Michigan
U.S. Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge in Redistricting Case
Wayne County Judge Dismisses Claims of Election Violations

Oct 17-28, 2022

General Election Less Than Two Weeks Away
FDA Authorizes Bivalent Booster for Children
MDHHS Updates Blood Lead Reference Value Data
Jury Convicts Whitmer Kidnap Plotters
MI Unemployment Remains Stable Compared to National Rates
Fiscal Agencies Issue September Revenue Reports

Oct 3-14, 2022

Governor Signs Economic Development, School Aid Appropriations Bills
MDHHS Begins Test to Treat Program
Michigan Attorney General Joins Coalition to Support ACA
MDHHS Promotes New Crisis Hotline
Michigan Takes Action to Lower Insulin Cost
Capitol Christmas Tree Selected

Sep 19-30, 2022

Albert Resigns as Appropriations Chair, Elections Deal Struck
Whitmer Appoints Members to School Safety and Mental Health Commission
Pharmacists in Michigan Now Able to Prescribe Birth Control
Whitmer Creates Center for Data and Analytics

Sep 5-16, 2022

Board of Canvassers Certify Voting and Abortion Ballot Measures
Court of Claims Rules 1931 Abortion Law is Unconstitutional
Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice McCormack Announces Retirement
Governor Signs Inflation Reduction Act Directive
Muskegon Prosecutor to Lead Election Fraud Investigation
House Fiscal Agency Issues August Revenue Report

Aug 22-Sep 2, 2022

Dixon Chooses Hernandez as Lt. Governor, MI GOP Supports
Board of Canvassers Deadlock on Promote the Vote and Reproductive Freedom for All Ballot Initiatives
Court Rules No-Fault Changes Not Retroactive
Whitmer Kidnap Plotters Found Guilty
State Expands Access to Birth Control

Aug 8-19, 2022

Judge Extends Preliminary Injunction to Block Enforcement of 1931 Law
Special Prosecutor Asked to Take on Voter Tabulator Investigation
Let MI Kids Learn Ballot Initiative Submits Signatures
Fiscal Agencies Release July Revenue Report
House Primary Race Heads for a Recount
Federal Judge Declares Mistrial in Flint Water Trial
Michigan Sees Drop in Unemployment Rate
MDHHS Creates Regional Health Advisory Councils
Whitmer Tests Positive for COVID

Jul 25-Aug 5, 2022

Michigan’s Primary Election Results
Michigan’s 1931 Abortion Ban Law Injunction Remains in Place
Elliot Larsen Civil Rights Act Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation
Michigan Supreme Court Rules on Juvenile Life Sentences
Whitmer Issues Gun Safety Directive
Michigan Unemployment Numbers Increase
Judge Grants Employers Time to Implement Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Time Laws
Michigan Sees Credit Rating Increase

Jul 11-22, 2022

Governor Signs FY 23 School Aid and General Omnibus Budget Measures
Court of Claims Ruling Restores Original 2018 Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Time Laws
Governor Whitmer Establishes Michigan Parents’ Council
'Promote the Vote’ and ‘Reproductive Freedom For All’ Submit Signatures for November Ballot
June Revenue Report Shows Sales Tax Crossing $1 Billion

Jun 27-Jul 8, 2022

Michigan Legislature Passes Historic Budget
Whitmer Joins Governors Calling for Lower Healthcare Costs
Flint Water Crisis Prosecutions to Continue
Johnson Will Not Run Write-In Campaign
Michigan Legislature Files Request to Overturn Temporary Injunction Against 1931 Abortion Law

Jun 13-24, 2022

Whitmer Signs Legislation to Fund School Safety
Fiscal Agencies Release May Revenue Reports
Children Under Age 5 Eligible for COVID Vaccine
Johnson Will Not Make Ballot; Craig Sues Fraudulent Circulators
Lawmaker to Resign for Government Affairs Job
Whitmer Urges Federal Government to Pause Gas Tax
Pharma Company to Pay MI $14.45 Million

May 23-Jun 10, 2022

Gubernatorial Candidates Disqualified from Ballot
Update on Ballot Initiative Signature Collection Efforts
Senate Passes Motor, Gas Tax Suspension Bills
Event Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Title IX
MDHHS Updates Mobile Vaccination Program
Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Regarding Reproductive Rights

May 2-19, 2022

Michigan Legislature Approves Tax Cut Proposal
Special Election Results, New Members Added to Committees
Schools Receive $10 Million for School Safety Grants
State Expands Medicaid Coverage for Moms & Babies
Over One Million Michiganders Covered Under Healthy Michigan Plan
Michigan Legislature Sends Term Limit Reform Proposal to Voters
Preliminary Injunction Granted in Planned Parenthood Suit