Updates from the Capitol: 2024
Dec 10-23, 2024
- Record Setting 29-Hour Senate Session Passes 90+ Bills
- Michigan House Faces Uncertainty Around Unprecedented Sine Die
- Michigan’s November Revenue Exceeds Projections
- Curtis Hertel Running for Michigan Democratic Party Chair with Governor's Support
Nov 16-Dec 9, 2024
- Leadership Assignments for Michigan’s 103rd Legislature
- Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is Running for Governor... As an Independent
- 2024 Presidential Election Results Certified, Haasdsma Recount Begins
Oct 3-Nov 15, 2024
- New Leadership in the Michigan House: Hall to Serve as Speaker, Puri Elected Minority Leader
- Election Recap: Trump Takes Michigan, Slotkin Wins U.S. Senate Seat, House GOP Seizes Majority
- Michigan Tax Revenues Surpass Projections in September 2024
- Governor Announces 27,000 New Jobs in Michigan for Fiscal Year 2024
- Governor Whitmer Signs 17 Senate Bills into State Law
- Federal Court Rejects RNC Lawsuit on Michigan Voter Registration
Sep 2-Oct 2, 2024
- Senate Passes Bill Redirecting Funds from Retirement to Classrooms
- Legislature Restores $125 Million for School Safety and Mental Health Services
- Michigan General Fund and School Aid Fund Revenues Beat Previous Projections
- Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Minimum Wage Increase and Tipped Wage Phase-In
- Clinton County Couple Donates their Tree for 2024 Capitol Christmas
Jun 25-Jul 12, 2024
- Michigan Court Blocks Mandatory 24-Hour Wait and Related Regulations on Abortion Care
- How to Vote in Michigan's August 6th Primary Election
- MICRC Advances Crane Map for Southeast Michigan Senate Redistricting
- Supreme Court Overturns Chevron: Impact on Federal Agency Authority and Regulatory Landscape
- MI House Democrats Appoint Brabec, Tsernoglou as New Campaign Finance Co-Chairs
Jun 11-24, 2024
- Updated House Session Calendar
- $17M Wellness Initiative to Improve Health Equity in Underserved Communities
- Supreme Court Decision Preserves Access to Abortion Pill
- Free Gun Locks for National Gun Violence Awareness Month
- Scale Tips at 1.8M+ New Enrollees as Medicaid Renewal Period Comes to an End
May 28-Jun 10, 2024
- Medicaid Coverage Continues to Climb: More than 1.6M Renewals
- Michigan Sees Decline in Unemployment Rates Across 15 out of 17 Regions
- Pending Supreme Court Ruling on MI Minimum Wage Law Could Have Significant Impacts
- Medicaid Coverage Continues to Climb: More than 1.6M Renewals
- Secretary Benson and Business Leaders Unite on Election Security
- Governor Unveils Housing and Energy Initiatives for Michiganders
Apr 30-May 10, 2024
- MDHHS Allocates $1.3M from Opioid Settlement for Infants Exposed to Dangerous Substances
- Charges Filed Against Adams Township Clerk and Attorney for Alleged Voter Data Breach
- 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference to Feature U.S. Senate Debate and Key Political Speakers
- Potential Federal Reclassification of Marijuana: Implications for Research and Medicine
Apr 16-29, 2024
- Michigan House & Senate DHHS Subcommittee Budget Recommendations
- New House Members Xiong, Herzberg Sworn In
- Michigan House Primaries Heat Up: Incumbents Face Challenges, Former Lawmakers Vie for Comeback
- Medicaid Renewals Surpass 1.5 Million
- Governor Signs New CPR & AED Requirements for High Schools During NFL Draft
- Audit Initiated in Response to Concerns Surrounding Youth Psychiatric Center
Apr 1-15, 2024
- Michigan House Control Hangs in the Balance: Special Elections Could Tip the Scale
- Medicaid Health Plan Rebid: Changes in the Coverage Landscape
- Senate Introduces "Momnibus" Legislation to Address Birthing Inequities
- Proposed Timeline Set for Redrawing Detroit's State Senate Districts
- New Board and Commission Appointments by Governor
Mar 2-31, 2024
- Federal Court Approves Detroit Redistricting Map
- Governor Whitmer Signs Legislation Improving Car Seat Safety for Michigan Kids
- Over 1.4M Michigan Residents Renew Medicaid Coverage; Addressing Coverage Challenges for 700,000+
- 2024 will See Higher Personal Income Tax Rate, Michigan Court of Appeals Decides
- Senate Oversight Committee Advances FOIA Expansion Bills
Feb 13-Mar 1, 2024
- Rep. Filler Not Seeking Reelection
- Governor Announces Key Appointments to Michigan Boards and Commissions
- Governor Whitmer Announces New Cabinet Members & Executive Office Staff
Jan 27-Feb 12, 2024
- Michigan Redistricting Timeline & Updates
- Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
- Lawsuit Challenges Michigan Abortion Restrictions Despite New Reproductive Health Act
Jan 1-26, 2024
- Supreme Court Rejects Delay, Michigan to Redraw Detroit Districts by Spring
- Changes to Senate Committee Assignments
- MI GOP Divided: Former U.S. Rep. Peter Hoekstra to Replace Kristina Karamo Amid Leadership Dispute
