Michigan Legislature

A Republican win in the mid-Michigan district would end the Senate’s current Democratic majority.

People might be getting a real-life lesson soon on how much their lives interact with state government.

The state Senate gaveled in a rare Monday session, but there was no budget deal to vote on. There's a little more than a week left to avert a partial government shutdown.

The House and Senate have passed different versions of the budget for the 12 months that begin Oct. 1 but both versions would eliminate money for the program that serves women in prison.

A Michigan Senate committee will hear from those affected by the cancellation of the federal solar energy grant program by the Trump Administration in August.

The Michigan House of Representatives voted Wednesday to require photos and signatures on any government-issued cards for food or cash assistance. Supporters of the bill argue it would create more accountability for the state’s Bridge Cards, which hold cash for EBT purchases.

It’s less than two weeks before the deadline for a state budget deal. If that doesn’t happen, there will be a partial state government shutdown and widespread government employee layoffs.

The Midland Republican will instead seek reelection in the state House in 2026.

The Michigan Legislature legally has until Oct. 1 to pass a balanced state budget or else state government will shut down — as it has before. Past shutdowns have only lasted hours, but nonetheless impacted state parks, Secretary of State branches, unemployment offices and more.

In July, the St. Louis Correctional Facility saw 15 assaults on staff and 25 on prisoners. Under state law, critical incidents must be reported to the legislature within 72 hours. The Department of Corrections has reported around 65 incidents so far this year.