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Rep. Dingell Grills RFK Jr. Over Michigan Measles Outbreak at Capitol Hill Hearing
Michigan Rep. Dingell confronted HHS Secretary RFK Jr. about rising measles cases in Michigan and the federal government's handling of vaccine policy during a House committee hearing.
4h ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Rep. McDonald Rivet Condemns Division at Michigan Democratic Convention as Party Faces Midterm Test
U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet is calling for Michigan Democrats to address divisive behavior at the state convention that could hurt the party in November midterms.
1d ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Rep. Hillary Scholten Sought to Seal Divorce Records After Husband Filed for Split
U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten sought to seal divorce records after her husband filed for divorce. A judge denied the motion, citing Michigan law requires divorce filings to remain public.
3d ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
State Rep. Reggie Miller Introduces Bills to Close Data Center Loopholes for Colleges and Mandate Transparency
State Rep. Reggie Miller introduced legislation to prevent colleges from accessing tax incentives for data centers and require facilities to register with the state while disclosing operational impacts.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Michigan House Rep. Sarah Lightner Pushes to Eliminate Court Fees Sunset, Warns of Budget Cuts Coming
Michigan House Rep. Sarah Lightner advocates for eliminating the expiration on court fee collection, warning legislators will face significant budget cuts in fiscal 2027 when they return from spring break on April 14.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Bay City Mayor Chris Girard Files for Michigan House Seat, Challenging Incumbent Timmy Beson
Bay City Mayor Chris Girard has filed for Michigan's 96th House District seat, challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Timmy Beson in a race focused on bridge accountability and community needs.
1d ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan House Passes Kratom Ban as State Tackles 'Gas Station Heroin' Debate
Michigan House passes House Bill 5537 banning kratom sale and distribution, with Rep. Cam Cavitt calling the substance a crisis affecting children. Bill now heads to Senate amid debate over medical research and regulation.
2d ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan State Rep Introduces Bill to Force Data Centers to Register and Disclose Environmental Impact
Michigan State Rep. Reggie Miller introduces two new data center bills requiring registration and environmental disclosure, offering transparency as an alternative to moratoriums as the industry expands statewide.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - elections
Mallory McMorrow Claims Grassroots Victory in Michigan Senate Race Despite Polling Questions
Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced she raised more than $3 million in Q1 2026, claiming grassroots momentum in the Michigan Senate race despite polls showing close competition with Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Michigan House Considers New Voter ID Law Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Register
Michigan House Republicans are advancing House Bill 4765, which would require voters to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jason Woolford, R-Howell, would mandate citizenship documentation such as birth certificates or passports and would no longer accept standard driver's licenses as voter ID. Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie raised concerns about costs and access, while GOP lawmakers frame the legislation as a commonsense election security measure.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Michigan GOP Boots Ranked Choice Voting Advocates From Convention After State Rep Maddock Calls Them 'Communists'
Michigan state Rep. Matt Maddock and Republican Party officials kicked out ranked choice voting advocates from the state GOP convention after calling volunteers communists and threatening physical violence. The incident highlights deep divisions over voting reform in Michigan politics.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan State Rep Karen Whitsett Quits Politics Citing Faith Clash With Democratic Party
Michigan state Rep. Karen Whitsett announced she will not seek re-election, saying her Christian faith no longer aligns with the Democratic Party's direction on abortion, transgender policies, and party orthodoxy after years of clashes.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Perry Johnson Gains Ground on John James in Michigan Governor Primary as $10 Million Ad Blitz Pays Off
Perry Johnson's $10 million ad blitz and grassroots campaign are helping him close the gap with U.S. Rep. John James in Michigan's Republican gubernatorial primary, with new polls showing Johnson at 20% versus James at 23% among likely Republican primary voters.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Michigan GOP Governor Primary Heats Up as Perry Johnson Gains on John James in Polls and Advertising
Michigan Republican gubernatorial primary intensifies as Perry Johnson closes gap on U.S. Rep. John James through $10 million ad campaign and growing support in Macomb County.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
John James Faces Growing Challenges in Michigan Governor Race After Being Booed at GOP Convention
U.S. Rep. John James faces mounting challenges in his Michigan gubernatorial campaign after being booed at the Michigan GOP convention and facing criticism for his attendance record in Congress and lack of support among Black voters.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - politics
Michigan Republicans' 2026 Governor Race Heats Up With Perry Johnson's Tax Cut Proposal and John James's Attendance Record
Michigan Republican gubernatorial primary intensifies with Perry Johnson's income tax elimination pledge and U.S. Rep. John James's congressional attendance record under scrutiny.
March 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources