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Michigan Lawmakers Propose New Literacy Legislation as Third-Grade Reading Proficiency Hits Record Low
Michigan lawmakers are proposing new legislation to address the state's literacy crisis, including bills that would require science of reading training for K-5 teachers and potentially bring back third-grade retention policies for struggling students.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan Supreme Court Set to Hear Arguments on Withheld Bills Case as Senate Sues House Over Stalled Legislation
The Michigan Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in May on a lawsuit between the state Senate and House over nine bills that passed both chambers during the 2023-2024 legislative session but never reached Governor Whitmer's desk. The bills deal with corrections officer pensions, public employee health care, and historical museum funding.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Governor Whitmer Calls for Federal Social Media Crackdown After Hosting Michigan Internet Summit
Governor Gretchen Whitmer called for federal legislation to protect children from social media addiction after hosting a summit with youth advocates and activists. Michigan has passed state-level protections, but Whitmer said online safety issues cross state borders and require national action. The Kids Over Clicks package, which passed through a Senate committee last month, would ban addictive online feeds for minors and regulate chatbot features.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislature
Michigan House Passes Tougher Penalties for Cargo Theft as Truckers Battle Organized Crime
Michigan House passed two bills enhancing criminal penalties for cargo theft to combat organized crime targeting truckers in Detroit and across the state. The legislation could add up to 10 years in prison for convicted offenders and is now awaiting Senate consideration.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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 - elections
Michigan House Passes Proof of Citizenship Voting Bill in Controversial Party-Line Vote
Michigan House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in 58-46 party-line vote. Democrats warn bill could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
4d ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan Legislature Passes Tougher Cargo Theft Penalties as Trucking Groups Urge Criminal Crackdown
Michigan House passes companion bills that would allow prosecutors to seek up to 10 additional years in prison for cargo theft convictions, as trucking industry groups cite organized criminal networks targeting the state.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Trucking-Backed Cargo Theft Bills Would Allow 10-Year Prison Sentences for Organized Criminal Networks
Michigan House passes bills allowing up to 10-year consecutive prison sentences for cargo theft tied to organized international criminal networks, with measures now in the Senate Transportation Committee.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - courts
Michigan Senate Passes Anti-Terrorism Bill to Clarify Threat Standards
Michigan Senate unanimously passes anti-terrorism bill clarifying threat standards to address constitutional concerns raised by courts
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Legislature Advances Voter ID, Anti-Terrorism and Business Bills in March 2026
Michigan Legislature advances multiple bills in March 2026 covering voter ID requirements, anti-terrorism law updates, and small business regulations amid split government dynamics
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan House Introduces Constitutional Carry Bill to Allow Permitless Concealed Weapon Carry
Michigan House Republicans have introduced House Bill 5653, which would eliminate the concealed pistol license requirement for carrying firearms in public. The constitutional carry proposal draws support from gun rights advocates while facing opposition from public safety organizations.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Senate Committee Advances Child Care Reform Bills Aiming to Lower Costs and Expand Access
Michigan Senate Housing and Human Services Committee advances child care reform bills that would codify the Tri-Share program, tie reimbursement rates to inflation, and clarify neglect definitions to make child care more affordable and accessible for families across the state.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - politics
Michigan Lawmakers Push Utility Rate Freeze as Bills Aim to Block Annual Electricity Increases
Michigan Democratic senators and U.S. Representative Haley Stevens introduce utility reform legislation to block annual electricity rate increases and protect families from rising energy costs.
3d ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Michigan Supreme Court to Decide Whether State House Was Required to Present Nine Bills to Governor
The Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments in May on whether the state House was required to present nine bills to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The Senate sued the House after it refused to deliver legislation that passed during the previous Democratic-led session.
April 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan Lawmakers Advance Kids Over Clicks Bill as Governor Hosts Social Media Summit
Michigan state senators advance Kids Over Clicks legislation that would ban addictive online feeds for minors without parental consent and restrict chatbot features, while Governor Whitmer hosts summit on social media impact on young people.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Major K-12 School Choice Reform as Debate Over Public Education Funding Intensifies
Michigan House Republicans propose legislation that would allow students to attend any public K-12 school for free across the state and ban tuition charges for out-of-district students, sparking debate over education access and funding.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - governor
Michigan Governor Whitmer Calls for Federal Action on Social Media as Kids Over Clicks Bill Moves to Senate Floor
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer called for federal legislation to address social media's harmful impact on children while the state's Kids Over Clicks bill package moves to the Senate floor for consideration.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan House Proposes Major Changes to K-12 School Choice Law Despite Education Group Backlash
House legislation would let students attend any public K-12 school in Michigan and remove penalties for false enrollment information, sparking debate over whether it expands access or creates loopholes for wealthy families.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - education
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Major Changes to K-12 School Choice Law Amidst Funding Debate
House legislation would require all public schools to accept out-of-district students, remove penalties for false enrollment information, and prohibit tuition charges for out-of-district families.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 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 - policy
Michigan Lawmakers Push 'Kids Over Clicks' Bills to Curb Social Media Addiction and Protect Minors Online
Michigan lawmakers are advancing legislation that would limit addictive social media feeds, restrict certain AI chatbot features, and give parents more control over their children's online activity, following a California jury verdict holding Meta and Google liable for youth harm.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan Representative Introduces Bills to Close Data Center Tax Loophole for Colleges
Michigan House Representative Reggie Miller is introducing legislation to close tax loopholes that allow colleges and universities to claim property tax abatements when building data centers, while also requiring facilities to register with the state and disclose environmental impacts.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan House Passes Bill to Restore 'Open and Obvious' Doctrine in Premises Liability Cases
Michigan House passes legislation restoring the 'open and obvious' doctrine in premises liability cases, a common-sense legal standard eliminated by the state's Supreme Court in 2023 that has created uncertainty and rising costs for small businesses.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - legislature
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Tobacco Retail Licensure to Replace Underage Buyer Penalties
Michigan lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require tobacco retailers to obtain state licenses and face steeper fines for selling to minors, while simultaneously removing penalties for underage buyers and users of tobacco products.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Bill Would Allow Permitless Concealed Carry, Eliminating CPL Requirements
Michigan lawmakers are considering legislation that would eliminate the Concealed Pistol License requirement, allowing eligible gun owners to carry concealed weapons without completing CPL training or obtaining a separate license. The proposal reflects a growing national trend toward permitless concealed carry.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Senate Passes Bipartisan Package to Address Medical Debt and Require Hospital Financial Assistance Programs
The Michigan Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan package of five bills to address medical debt, requiring hospitals to create financial assistance programs for low-income patients and prohibiting medical debt from appearing on credit reports. The legislation now moves to the House for consideration.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - education
Michigan Lawmakers Push to Require Science of Reading Training for K-5 Teachers
Michigan lawmakers are introducing legislation that would require K-5 teachers to complete science of reading training, while also mandating that teacher preparation programs include reading instruction for would-be educators.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - legislature
Michigan House Passes Bill to Ban Kratom, Synthetic Variants From Market
The Michigan House of Representatives approved House Bill 5537 on March 18, legislation that would make it illegal to manufacture, sell or distribute kratom and its synthetic variants across the state, with penalties including up to 90 days in jail for first offenses.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan House Democrats Propose Elected Public Service Commission to Replace Appointed Utility Regulators
Michigan House Democrats introduce legislation to replace governor-appointed Public Service Commission members with voter-elected commissioners, responding to public frustration over utility rate hikes and expanding the panel to five members with term limits.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·7 sources - legislature
Michigan Lawmakers Advance Tobacco Retailer Licensing Bills to Protect Minors From Youth Tobacco Use
Michigan lawmakers are considering new legislation requiring tobacco retailers to obtain licenses to sell nicotine and tobacco products, introducing stricter penalties for selling to minors and addressing public health concerns about youth tobacco use.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Immigration Accountability Bills Move to Senate Floor After Committee Passage
Three Senate bills limiting federal immigration enforcement actions have moved to the Senate floor after passing committee. The legislation would restrict immigration enforcement in sensitive locations, protect personal privacy from sharing with immigration authorities, and require law enforcement officers to wear uniforms without face coverings.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Legislature Advances Child Care and Healthcare Bills in Major Legislative Push
Michigan lawmakers advance comprehensive child care and healthcare legislation addressing the state's mounting crisis in affordable child care and key healthcare system issues including medical debt and organ donation incentives.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources