LANSING, Mich., June 5, 2026 — State Reps. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) and Doug Wozniak (R-Shelby Twp.) introduced a bipartisan three-bill package this week to strengthen Michigan’s bottle return system, improve consumer access to deposit refunds and …
The Greater Lansing Food Bank’s mobile food pantry will be at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 549 E. Mt. Hope, in Lansing on Wednesday, June 10, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This event is open to the public and identification is not required. The distribution may …
LANSING, Mich., June 5, 2026 — State Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-Troy) this week announced Mrs. Andrea McCune, a special education and biology teacher who serves students at Troy High School and Boulan Park Middle School, as House District 56’s Teacher of …
GOP leadership denies floor speech and sends resolution to committee to die LANSING, Mich., June 4, 2026 — Today, state Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) offered House Resolution 329 to recognize June 2026 as Pride Month in Michigan. For the second year in …
LANSING, Mich., June 4, 2026 — The House Health Policy Committee this week passed a bipartisan three-bill package to reduce lead exposure and better protect Michigan children from toxic metals. The Lead Poisoning Prevention Package, sponsored by state Reps …
LANSING, Mich., June 4, 2026 — Today, state Rep. Julie Brixie (D-Meridian Twp.) introduced her Justice for Survivors bill package (House Bills 6047-6051). This is a reintroduction of the package and similar bills, Senate Bills 257–261, which have already …
LANSING, Mich., June 4, 2026 — State Rep. Denise Mentzer (D-Mt. Clemens) introduced a supplemental appropriations bill yesterday (House Bill 6042) to fund a critical underground infrastructure project in Macomb County. The bill would supply $11.5 million …
Dear Neighbor, As the weather warms up and the school year comes to a close, many families across West Michigan are looking forward to spending more time outdoors and enjoying all that summer has to offer. From afternoons at the pool to weekends spent near …
LANSING, Mich., June 3, 2026 — Yesterday, the Sterling Heights City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing the recent House Republican property tax package, which would gut local revenue without providing meaningful savings for families or …
Democratic legislators propose $10 million in supplemental funding to codify and expand MI Tri-Share and Care Share, delivering more relief to parents in every county. LANSING, Mich., June 2, 2026 — State Reps. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) and Julie M. Rogers (D …
As we moved through the past month, our focus has remained on advancing policies that support families and strengthen Michigan’s communities. We continued reviewing budget recommendations to ensure a responsible plan that prioritizes our residents. …
Dear Neighbor, Last year, I joined my colleagues in hosting dozens of town halls across Michigan to hear directly from YOU about what you want to see from your state government. You told us that you need solutions to rising costs and barriers to affordable …
Rep. Hope’s staff attended the Refugee Development Center’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the expansion of their Newcomer Center. The Refugee Development Center is based in Lansing and offers adult English classes, free child care, workforce development, …
KALAMAZOO, Mich., May 28, 2026 — As negotiations continue between UAW Local 2093 and American Axle & Manufacturing ahead of the May 31 contract deadline in Three Rivers, state Rep. Julie Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) issued the following statement encouraging …
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This week we have many holidays going on that I want to highlight: Memorial Day Today is Memorial Day, a solemn reminder that the freedoms we enjoy every day were secured through sacrifice. I was honored to speak at the Pleasant Ridge Memorial Day …
LANSING, Mich., May 22, 2026 — State Reps. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) and Jaime Greene (R-Richmond) recently introduced a plan to make Michigan a national leader in the field of health research related to ibogaine. “The opioid epidemic has taken too many …
Dear Neighbor, This e-newsletter is designed to keep you updated on the latest activities in the Michigan House of Representatives and will include an overview of this year’s budget process, which is underway. It’s an honor to serve as your state …
The Senate version (SBs 853 and 854) of Rep. Hope’s legislation to create a state-level gun dealer license in Michigan recently passed in the Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee and is now awaiting a vote on the Senate floor. Gun …
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