Michigan Senate

A national Democratic party group is pouring resources into the May special election for Michigan’s 35th state Senate DistrictThe race will decide whether Democrats keep control of the state Senate for the rest of the year

The process of convening a constitutional convention through state legislatures under Article 5 of the U.S. Constitution requires action by 34 states

Kilgo is running as a democrat to replace republican Jon Bumstead in the 32nd district

The push for the bills comes after the 2023 murder of 5-year-old Ethan Belcher by his stepfather and mother

The bills would forbid immigration enforcement actions at schools, houses of worship and hospitals

She said if elected in November, she’ll sponsor legislation to give women $1,500 while pregnant and $500 a month for the first year of their baby’s life

The legislation sets exceptions for medical devices, emergency communications and using electronics for instructional purposes

There would be exceptions for medical reasons, instructional purposes, and emergencies

House speaker Matt Hall said he plans on making affordability a top issue

The laws allow childcare centers to install temporary locking systems for use in case of a lockdown or other emergency.