The clock is ticking on Michigan’s Lame-duck Legislature. Here’s the latest.
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Michigan lame-duck Legislature: House Democrats revolt against Speaker Tate
The clock is ticking on Michigan’s Lame-duck Legislature. Here’s the latest.
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Dems go it alone in Michigan House, where chaotic meeting ends in lame-duck limbo
After GOP walkout, Michigan House Democrats pass slew of bills to regulate book bans, simplify gender changes on state IDs and more – before a Democratic departure forces an abrupt adjournment.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
New for 2025: A cap on drug prices for nearly 2 million older Michiganders
Portions of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which called for a reduction in drug prices, continue to click into place, including a $2,000 cap in 2025 for some Medicare beneficiaries. But there are limits.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety, Political and Public Policy Information
Michigan work zones, school buses to use cameras to catch traffic violators
Michigan will implement cameras in work zones to prevent construction-related crashes and on school buses to track people who fail to stop. The work-zone traffic systems can automatically issue tickets.
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Republicans walk out of Michigan House, demand action on tipped wage and sick leave laws
In a dramatic exchange, House Republicans walked off the floor. Democrats proceeded to approve bills to deter “sextortion.”
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Gun reforms among measures approved in marathon Michigan lame-duck meetings
Michigan Democrats approved “ghost gun” and bump stock bans, but several other major packages are in limbo with few voting days left.
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Four years after George Floyd, Michigan lawmakers push police reforms in lame-duck
Plans would give police a ‘duty to intervene’ if a colleague uses excessive force, restrict no-knock warrants and require more extensive background checks for new officers.
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Michigan’s third unemployment director since 2020 is stepping down
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Director Julia Dale told staffers she’s leaving to accept a job with a nonprofit. Appointed in 2021, Dale is the agency’s third director since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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With clock ticking, Dems pitch fuel taxes, fees and tolls to fix Michigan roads
House Democrats are pitching new plans to fix Michigan roads – but they only have two weeks left in power.