The leaders of the House Democratic and Republican caucuses are among the many incumbents facing primaries in August, though the level of seriousness will vary widely.
An assumption of revenue from Governor Gretchen Whitmer's executive budget recommendation stemming from a change in Michigan's Recreation Passport to an opt-out model for motorists failed to make it into an early version of the Department of Natural Resources budget for fiscal year 2024-25.
A Republican House member criticized the proposal from Governor Gretchen Whitmer to move to an opt-out system for the state's recreation passport program while a Department of Natural Resources official told lawmakers Tuesday the move is necessary to keep up with state park maintenance.
Two-thirds of the Michigan Senate Republican caucus earlier this month endorsed former President Donald Trump in his bid for returning to the White House.
Proposed budgets for the Departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture and Rural Development would see funding for improvements to Michigan's state parks and the creation of a new regenerative farming initiative.
Legislation to transform Michigan's conservator and guardianship system passed the House on Tuesday.
A slate of bills to modify requirements for guardianships in the state and to create an Office of State Guardian were heard given a first hearing before the House Judiciary Committee after stalling out last session.
Hearing Tim Allen's voice telling people about the wonders of exploring Michigan's coastlines: it's Pure Michigan. But with only $15 million included in the 2023-24 fiscal year budget for the tourism campaign, some lawmakers are concerned that less money will mean nothing but pure problems for the state's travel economy.
Rep. William Bruck (R-Erie) has not attended a House session since the term began in January due to his deployment with the U.S. Army Reserve. He's hopeful that will change next month.
Legislators and stakeholders who pushed against the proposed 20-year lease of approximately 162,000 acres of state forest land to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs are celebrating the Department of Natural Resources decision on Friday to decline the request.