Michigan Senate

This bill is a response to a dam breach in 2020 that caused widespread flooding in part of northern mid-Michigan

School lobbyists say a late state budget puts them in a tougher position in making hiring and program decisions for the coming fiscal year

Legislative leaders have not ruled out continuing the session into Thursday

The Michigan Senate voted today to expand a low-income housing assistance program to cover potential homebuyers who fall in the middle-income category.

The bills would cap water usage, make data center projects pay up front for at least 20 years of power costs, and limit public officials’ ability to sign non-disclosure agreements for projects

The bills would allow individuals to file lawsuits challenging local actions that could make voting more difficult or confusing, especially for minorities.

Some Democratic Michigan Senators want to get rid of copays on key medicines for diabetes, asthma, and allergic reactions

House Speaker Matt Hall said he wants the budget to be balanced without pulling money from the Budget Stabilization Fund

The push comes after each school’s board has faced mounting criticism in recent years.

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