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Governor Whitmer presented her budget recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year, totaling $79 billion. The House passed one of the Democratic caucuses’ priorities, voting on legislation providing a number of tax reforms. A student would no longer be held back due to an unsatisfactory reading score under legislation passed by the Senate. Legislation canceling the […]

The House passed one of the Democratic caucuses’ priorities, voting on legislation providing a number of tax reforms. Introduced by Representative Angela Witwer (D-Delta Twp.), the bill phases out the current three-tier retirement tax system so that all taxpayers could claim the maximum deduction allowed. The proposal also increases the Earned Income Tax Credit in […]

A student would no longer be held back due to an unsatisfactory reading score under legislation passed by the Senate this week. SB 12, introduced by Senator Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia), would repeal PA 306 of 2016, the “Third Grade Reading Law,” which required a student to remain in the third grade if they were one […]

Legislation canceling the tax charged on residential energy usage was introduced this week, with the goal of helping residents afford energy costs. Introduced by Senator Michele Hoitenga (R-Manton) and Senator Roger Hauck (R-Mt. Pleasant), the package specifically exempts residential use of electricity, natural or artificial gas, or home heating fuels from the state’s sales and […]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive seeking to improve the State of Michigan’s contracting process by increasing business opportunities for Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (GDBEs) to contract with the state. Under the directive, the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) must set a goal that 20% of total expenditures from state departments and […]

House Republican Leader Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.) called for a research and development tax credit to incentivize businesses of any size to invest in innovation in Michigan. Under his plan, a business would be eligible for a tax credit on any new research and development in the state or on any increased expenses above the […]

The Michigan Democratic Party is holding its spring convention on Saturday, February 11 in Detroit. At the convention, they will select their state party chair, among other party leaders. For more information, please click here. The Senate is scheduled for its typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule, while the House is scheduled for Tuesday and […]

Today, at the newly opened Heritage Hall within the State Capitol, Governor Gretchen Whitmer presented her executive budget recommendations for the upcoming 2023 – 2024 Fiscal Year. Joined by Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist and State Budget Director Chris Harkins, she outlined a number of ongoing and new initiatives. The budget recommendations total $79 billion, which […]