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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 - legislation
Dearborn Workers on the Line as Michigan Lawmakers Push $10 Million Childcare Funding Bill
Michigan lawmakers introduced legislation to permanently fund $10 million in workplace childcare programs that serve Dearborn families and workers at major employers like Ford.
5h ago·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
Michigan House Advances Bill to Ban Sex Offenders From Child-Facing Jobs
Michigan House advances legislation to ban registered sex offenders from working at businesses that primarily serve minors, including martial arts studios, dance studios, summer camps, and childcare facilities.
April 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 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 - legislation
Traverse City Schools Get Snow Day Relief After Whitmer Signs Forgiveness Bill
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan bill allowing schools in Grand Traverse County and 46 other Michigan counties to waive up to four additional snow days caused by this year's severe storms.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Ann Arbor Senator Jeff Irwin Co-Sponsors Michigan Bill to Block EPA Air Pollution Rollbacks
Ann Arbor Sen. Jeff Irwin joins four other Democrats to co-sponsor a Michigan bill that would let the state enforce its own clean air standards after the EPA repealed federal greenhouse gas regulations.
5d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Marquette Schools Could Avoid Summer Extension If State Senate Passes Snow Day Forgiveness Bill
House Bill 5797 would forgive four extra snow days for Upper Peninsula schools including Marquette County after the mid-March storm. The bill passed the Michigan House and now moves to the Senate.
May 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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.
April 16, 2026·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 - policy
Traverse City Voters Get New Mail Opt-Out as Michigan Changes Automatic Voter Registration June 1
Michigan changes its automatic voter registration opt-out process starting June 1. Newly registered voters will receive a mailed form they can return to remove themselves from voter rolls. The change stems from legislation signed by Gov. Whitmer in 2023.
4d ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Tie Vote Looms in Michigan Senate as 35th District Election Decides State Majority
Michigan voters in the 35th Senate District will decide whether Democrats maintain their majority. A Republican win creates a 19-19 tie that could block legislation through strategic voting.
May 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 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.
April 16, 2026·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 - legislation
Holland Families Could See Permanent Free School Meals as Michigan Senate Advances Bills 784 and 785
Michigan Senate Bills 784 and 785 would make free school meals permanent for all public school students. The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved the bills June 2, though private school provisions drew criticism from Sen. Erika Geiss.
1h ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislation
Battle Creek Residents on the Line as Michigan House Passes Resolution Calling for Constitutional Convention
The Michigan House passed a resolution calling for an Article V constitutional convention to limit federal spending, congressional terms, and federal power. The measure now heads to the Senate.
9h ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - legislation
Ann Arbor Senator Jeff Irwin Advances $100 Million Housing Tax Credit Through Michigan Senate Committee
Ann Arbor Sen. Jeff Irwin's $100 million housing tax credit package cleared the Michigan Senate committee with bipartisan support, facing one dissenting vote. The bills head to the full Senate floor.
23h ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislation
Muskegon Waters at Stake as Michigan Lawmakers Debate Opening Walleye and Trout to Commercial Fishing
Michigan lawmakers are weighing bills that would allow commercial fishermen to harvest walleye and lake trout on the Great Lakes, a move that could reshape fishing access for Muskegon-area anglers and charter captains as whitefish populations collapse.
1d ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislation
Warren Families on the Line as Michigan Lawmakers Question Rx Kids Funding at Capitol Hearing
Michigan lawmakers questioned Rx Kids funding at a Tuesday hearing in Lansing. The cash assistance program serves families in Oakland County, including Warren, but its future state funding is uncertain in the next budget.
1d ago·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislation
Traverse City Hunters on Alert: Michigan Lawmaker Proposes Auctioning Rare Pure Michigan Hunt Licenses to Highest Bidders
Rep. Phil Green's House Bill 5682 would allow five rare Pure Michigan-style hunting licenses to be auctioned to the highest bidder. The proposal could generate significant revenue for conservation but raises concerns about fairness for everyday Northern Michigan hunters.
3d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - legislation
Detroit Rep. Joe Tate Leads Bipartisan Push to End Elected University Boards After MSU Crisis
Detroit Rep. Joe Tate joins bipartisan effort to end elected university boards and move AG/secretary of state nominations to primaries, following MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz's abrupt resignation.
3d ago·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislation
Lansing: Bills to Fix Michigan’s Prison Staffing Crisis Stuck in House Clerk’s Office for 17 Months
Three bills that passed the Michigan Legislature to improve corrections officer retirement benefits have sat in the House clerk's office for 17 months. Speaker Matt Hall ordered them withheld after Republicans took the House. The Senate sued to force transmission, and the Michigan Supreme Court is weighing the case.
3d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - legislation
Muskegon Wins $730,200 State Grant for Hartshorn Park Expansion as Natural Resources Bill Advances Through Legislature
Muskegon is set to receive $730,200 from Michigan's Natural Resources Trust Fund for a Hartshorn Park expansion as Senate Bill 829 advances through the House. The $45 million bill passed the Senate 37-0.
4d ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislation
Saginaw on the Ballot: Michigan Lawmakers Push to End Elected University Boards in Bipartisan Overhaul
A bipartisan constitutional amendment would replace elected university boards at MSU, U of M, and Wayne State with gubernatorial appointments. The measure must pass the legislature by June 4 to reach the August primary ballot.
4d ago·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislation
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.
6d ago·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislation
Kalamazoo Speaker Hall Floats Sweeping Michigan Election Reform at Mackinac Conference
House Speaker Matt Hall of Kalamazoo County is expanding Michigan's election reform proposal to include closed primaries and state Board of Education changes, delaying the vote until November. The push follows MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz's departure.
6d ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislation
Ann Arbor Rep. Carrie Rheingans Co-Sponsors Michigan Death with Dignity Bill as Debate Reopens
Ann Arbor State Rep. Carrie Rheingans co-sponsors a Death with Dignity Act package in the Michigan House that would allow terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication. The bills face long odds in the Republican-led chamber.
6d ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislation
Whitmer Blames MSU Board Antics for Guskiewicz Exit, Pushes Warren Voters Toward Constitutional Reform
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer blames MSU Board of Trustees dysfunction for President Kevin Guskiewicz's departure to Clemson. The exit accelerates a bipartisan push to amend the Michigan Constitution and replace elected university boards with governor appointments.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - legislation
Marquette Senator McBroom Leads Bipartisan Push to Let Michigan Voters Pick AG and SOS in Primaries
Marquette-area Sen. Ed McBroom is a key sponsor of a bipartisan constitutional amendment that would let primary voters pick Michigan's attorney general and secretary of state nominees and overhaul governance of the state's three flagship universities.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislation
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 - legislation
Michigan House Passes Property Tax Overhaul That Would Reshape Muskegon Homeowner Bills and County Revenues
The Michigan House passed a party-line property tax package that would eliminate the state property tax, end the pop-up tax, and repeal the real estate transfer tax. Muskegon homeowners could save roughly $1,400 a year, but the House Fiscal Agency estimates $5.4 billion to $5.8 billion in annual revenue losses. The bills now head to the Democratic Senate.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - legislation
Dearborn Voters at Center of Michigan Senate Voting Rights Push After Supreme Court Strikes Down Federal Protections
Michigan Senate Democrats advanced a four-bill package to create a state Voting Rights Act after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down key federal protections. The bills would require cities like Dearborn to expand language access at polling places and fund translated voting materials.
May 25, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislation
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 - legislation
Marquette Schools Get Relief: Michigan Snow Day Forgiveness Bill Passes Legislature, Heads to Governor
A bipartisan bill forgiving four extra snow days for Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula schools passed the Michigan House 149-5 and Senate 33-2. The measure now heads to Governor Whitmer's desk.
May 25, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - legislation
Flint Senator John Cherry Co-Sponsors Michigan Senate Bills to Ban Surveillance Pricing at Checkout
Flint Sen. John Cherry co-sponsors Michigan Senate bills that would ban surveillance pricing and dynamic pricing, joining a national movement to protect consumers from algorithm-driven price discrimination.
May 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislation
Kalamazoo Senator Leads Michigan Senate Hearing on Dam Safety Bills After Statewide Flooding
Senate Committee on Energy and Environment, chaired by Sen. Sean McCann of Kalamazoo, heard testimony on two bipartisan bills to strengthen Michigan's aging dam infrastructure and increase oversight of hydroelectric dam sales.
May 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislation
Ann Arbor Homeowners Face Uncertainty as Michigan House Advances $5 Billion Property Tax Cuts
The Michigan House passed a $5 billion property tax cut package that repeals the state education tax and real estate transfer tax. Ann Arbor homeowners could see lower bills, but critics warn schools and local services will face deep funding gaps.
May 22, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislation
Michigan House Passes Property Tax Cuts That Could Cost Grand Rapids Homeowners Billions in Lost Services
The Michigan House passed property tax cut bills Wednesday that could cost local governments billions. Grand Rapids Rep. Stephen Wooden warned the cuts would defund roads, schools, and public safety. The bills now go to the Senate.
May 21, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - legislation
Lansing Democrats Reintroduce Michigan Voting Rights Act After Supreme Court Strips Federal Protections
Michigan Democrats and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson reintroduced the Michigan Voting Rights Act in Lansing Tuesday, days after the U.S. Supreme Court weakened the federal Voting Rights Act. The four-bill package now goes before the Senate Elections Committee.
May 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources