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Michigan House approves putting term limits proposal on ballot

Michigan House approves putting term limits proposal on ballot

Term limits in Michigan allow for no more than 14 years in the legislature. Supporters of changing the rule say the length of time in the legislature made law making more difficult.

May 10
Redford Rep. Mary Cavanagh sentenced to sobriety court, probation following drunken driving conviction

Redford Rep. Mary Cavanagh sentenced to sobriety court, probation following drunken driving conviction

Mary Cavanagh was stopped by Livonia police after driving on two flat tires with a blood alcohol level of .17 - more than twice the legal limit in Michigan. It was her second instance of drunk driving.

May 6
Democrat State Rep Cavanagh gets misdemeanor deal on 2nd drunk driving offense

Democrat State Rep Cavanagh gets misdemeanor deal on 2nd drunk driving offense

Mary Cavanagh helped create legislation allowing people to petition a judge to expunge their first-time drunk driving offenses. She will not benefit from that new law, as this is her second drunk driving conviction.

April 15
State Democrats want special investigation into Lee Chatfield after sex assault allegations

State Democrats want special investigation into Lee Chatfield after sex assault allegations

"If you have a complaint against an attorney, you go to the attorney grievance commission, if you have a complaint against a judge - go judicial. If you have a complaint against a legislator where do you go? We have to police ourselves and that gives us that opportunity."

March 24
Michigan Democrats call for investigation into former House Speaker Lee Chatfield

Michigan Democrats call for investigation into former House Speaker Lee Chatfield

Members of the House Democratic Caucus held a press conference today, calling for the creation of a special committee to investigate the activities of former House Speaker Lee Chatfield.

March 24
Michigan legislature chucks bill that would repeal sales tax on diapers

Michigan legislature chucks bill that would repeal sales tax on diapers

Months after the state eliminated its tampon tax, lawmakers sought to make raising children more affordable by eliminating the sales tax on diapers.

March 16
Michigan Democrats, Republicans launch drive to change term limit law

Michigan Democrats, Republicans launch drive to change term limit law

"I do not think the state is being served well by the House of Representatives that is by and large what's a large revolving door today," Duggan said. "We are backing what the people support, and we're reducing the term from 14 years to 12 years."

March 1
Whitmer releases $74.1 billion Michigan budget plan for next fiscal year

Whitmer releases $74.1 billion Michigan budget plan for next fiscal year

The bill includes creating a $1 billion school modernization fund and an array of one-time spending plans due to the state's $7 billion balance carried over into the new year.

February 9
Lawmakers fight for bill to restore funding for long-term care for crash survivors after no-fault change

Lawmakers fight for bill to restore funding for long-term care for crash survivors after no-fault change

Laurie Oleska will be one of many in Lansing Tuesday as state lawmakers introduce a bill aimed at helping survivors of serious car crashes and their home health care providers.

January 25
Sex abuse survivor bills extending statute of limitations gain momentum for passage in Lansing

Sex abuse survivor bills extending statute of limitations gain momentum for passage in Lansing

Empowering Survivors - that's the name and the goal of a package of bills still waiting for passage in the state legislature.

January 20
With new GM battery factory in mind, state approves $1.5 billion bill to land major business projects

With new GM battery factory in mind, state approves $1.5 billion bill to land major business projects

Among the projects the state is eyeing is General Motors new electric vehicle battery factory. Several hundred million will also be available to restaurants and other businesses that lost money during the pandemic.

December 15, 2021
Michigan legislature poised to approve $841 million for pandemic relief, testing, rental assistance

Michigan legislature poised to approve $841 million for pandemic relief, testing, rental assistance

The bulk of the money is from the federal government that will go to schools, airports, and emergency rental aid.

December 14, 2021
Defendants in animal abuse cases would pay shelter fees before conviction, Michigan House-approved bill says

Defendants in animal abuse cases would pay shelter fees before conviction, Michigan House-approved bill says

The state House overwhelmingly approved the bill, which would offset the costs of shelter and vet fees onto the owner as criminal proceedings worked through the court.

November 11, 2021
Republican lawmakers pass school voucher bills Whitmer promises to veto

Republican lawmakers pass school voucher bills Whitmer promises to veto

Students attending private schools could get up to $7,830 to pay for educational expenses. A financial review estimates as much as $500 million in state tax revenue could be cut.

October 28, 2021
Prosecutor: No charges for Metro Detroit rep. following allegations he threatened fellow lawmaker

Prosecutor: No charges for Metro Detroit rep. following allegations he threatened fellow lawmaker

Michigan State Police had been investigating allegations against Harrison Township Rep. Steve Marino after Birmingham Rep. Mari Manoogian said he sent threatening texts.

October 26, 2021
Michigan House approves elimination of "tampon tax" for first time

Michigan House approves elimination of "tampon tax" for first time

The legislation still needs to pass the Senate before the 6% tax on menstrual products can clear the legislature. A fiscal report estimates Michigan will lose out on $7 million annually.

October 15, 2021
Whitmer vetoes legislation in budget, allows voting machines to be online for Election Day

Whitmer vetoes legislation in budget, allows voting machines to be online for Election Day

Another veto that has some scratching their heads is the governor's veto that would have created polling places at senior centers around the state. She said the bill would actually make it more difficult for seniors to vote.

October 4, 2021
State Rep. Andrea Schroeder dies at 57 of stomach cancer

State Rep. Andrea Schroeder dies at 57 of stomach cancer

She passed away after a long, hard-fought battle against stomach cancer. Schroeder represented the 43rd district that includes Lake Angelus Clarkston, Independence Township, and part of Waterford.

October 1, 2021
Michigan Gov. Whitmer to sign 2022 budget Wednesday, will deem some Covid sections unconstitutional

Michigan Gov. Whitmer to sign 2022 budget Wednesday, will deem some Covid sections unconstitutional

Whitmer’s office had already said she would block two sections affecting local health departments that Republicans hoped to secure during budget agreements.

September 29, 2021
New $70B state budget helps child care, state police and direct care health workers

New $70B state budget helps child care, state police and direct care health workers

The House Republicans also inserted language restricting the ability of the state and local governments to impose mask mandates on K-12, college students and others. The governor's office is researching the issue. Whitmer does not favor that and she could veto those restrictions.

September 22, 2021
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