Updates from the Capitol
Aug 18-Sep 4, 2026
- Michigan, Supreme Courts Reject Citizen-Only Voting Proposal for November Ballot
- Changes to Medicaid Policy Upcoming
- Study Shows Michigan SNAP Enrollees Decreasing
- House Democrats Introduce Primary Care Reform Bills
- Both Parties Finalize Statewide Tickets
- Fmr. Rep. Hornberger Selected to Run in House District 63
- July Revenue Report Released
Aug 1-17, 2026
- Primary Election Results
- James Chooses DeBoyer for Lt. Governor, Benson Selection Expected Soon
- MDHHS Asks Local Governments for Opioid Settlement Plans
- Women, Infants and Children Program Sees Income Threshold Increase
- New Chief Deputy for Michigan Department of Education Announced
- June Monthly Revenue, Healthcare Industry Reports Released
Jul 14-31, 2026
- MDHHS Prepares for Medicaid Changes set to affect Healthy Michigan Plan Enrollees
- Election Update - Cox Drops Out, Whitmer Endorses Stevens, Bureau of Elections decision
- Michigan’s Job Market - Unemployment Down, Workforce Shrinking
- Democrats Reintroduce Vetoed Bills
- New Process for Michigan House Testimony and Position Cards Announced
- Governor Whitmer Announces Promotions Within the Executive Office
Jun 27-Jul 13, 2026
- Governor Vetoes 9 Bills from Previous Legislative Term After Court Ruling
- Michigan Passes Budget, Slew of Policy Bills Passed Alongside
- McMorrow Drops Out of Senate Race, El-Sayed and Stevens Debate
- Michigan Joins Medicaid Work Requirements Lawsuit
- Supreme Court Cases Decided, Michigan Secretary of State Benson comments
Jun 13-26, 2026
- Update on Ongoing FY 2027 Budget Negotiations
- MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel Stepping Down Post-Budget
- Trump Endorses James for Governor, GOP Primary Field Thins
- Senate Passes State-Based Healthcare Exchange Bills
- Latest Monthly Revenue, and Jobs Reports Released
- Planned Michigan ICE Detention Center Scrapped
