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Traverse City Arts School at Center of Michigan House Fight as Speaker Strips Rep. Tsernoglou of Committee Posts
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall removed Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou from all committee assignments one day after she called for an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Interlochen Center for the Arts in Grand Traverse County. Tsernoglou alleges retaliation. Hall denies it.
May 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - battle-creek
Battle Creek Rep. Steve Frisbie Leads Michigan House Vote to Eliminate $5 Billion in Property Taxes
Battle Creek Republican Rep. Steve Frisbie sponsored an eight-bill property tax package that passed the Michigan House, eliminating $5 billion to $7.5 billion in annual revenue. Democrats warn the cuts would devastate school funding.
May 25, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
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 - Southeast Michigan
Dam safety bills move closer to becoming law in Michigan legislature
Bipartisan dam safety legislation, prompted by the 2020 Edenville and Sanford dam failures, is nearing final passage in Lansing after the House passed Senate Bill 947 with overwhelming support.
October 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan Lawmaker Pushes Stricter Penalties for Lake Sturgeon Poaching
Rep. Cam Cavitt (R-Cheboygan) introduced House Bill 6409 to increase the maximum fine for illegally taking or possessing lake sturgeon from $2,000 to $5,000, following the discovery of a 71-inch sturgeon dumped on a Muskegon County road in July.
October 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - lansing
Lansing Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Force Gray Wolf Hunt in Upper Peninsula
Rep. Dave Prestin introduced House Bill 6008, which would require the Michigan DNR to open a gray wolf hunting season in the Upper Peninsula within 90 days of federal protections being lifted. The bill has 13 Republican co-sponsors.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - detroit
Michigan Lawmakers Demand MDOC Director’s Resignation After Four Inmate Deaths in One Month
State lawmakers led by Rep. Laurie Pohutsky are demanding MDOC Director Heidi E. Washington resign after four inmate deaths in state prisons over one month, including two at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility.
May 25, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - 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