Updates from the Capitol
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
