Michigan Legislature

Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall, a Republican, says affordability is going to be a big issue in the 2026 election, and he wants voters to choose how to cut property taxes.

Michigan Democrats say they're preparing legislation in response to fears that federal policies could lead fewer adults and kids to get their shots.

Michigan lawmakers are pushing for stronger bonds with Ireland, a bipartisan bill being lead by Senator Sean McCann to strengthen the state’s trade relationship with Ireland.

In a court filing, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is pushing back against Michigan Republican allegations that she is refusing to cooperate with legislative election oversight efforts.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer pardoned two turkeys named Faygo and Vernors, and she signed bills aimed at earmarks and budget transparency.

Michigan lawmakers are debating a bill that would require school board candidates to run with party labels, ending the state’s long nonpartisan tradition. Education groups warn the proposal could inject politics into local districts and limit who can serve.

The grant would help colleges better track academic progress so students can automatically get a two-year degree once they meet the requirements—even if they already transferred out.

The Michigan Senate approved bills to outlaw per-signature payments to professional circulators gathering signatures for political candidates and ballot campaigns.

The Michigan Education Association and the Michigan League for Public Policy say that the state’s increased appropriations for education this year can help school districts reduce class sizes and improve student performance.

Legislation in the Michigan House would protect property owners from lawsuits over injuries that occur due to an “open and obvious” danger.