Dievendorf Introduces the Renters’ Bill of Rights
LANSING, Mich. June 11, 2026 — Today, State Rep. Emily Dievendorf (D-Lansing) introduced the Renter’s Bill of Rights (House Bills 6086-6089) designed to give more rights and protections to tenants and renters. This is the second session that the package of bills has been introduced and is based on conversations with constituents about growing affordability concerns, including the high cost of housing and renting. “We all know that Michigan is facing a serious affordability crisis,” Dievendorf said. “And one of [...]
Price, Fellow Democrats Introduce Utility Affordability, Ratepayer Protection Legislation
State Reps. Natalie Price (D-Berkley), Erin Byrnes (D-Dearborn) and Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) at the Utility Affordability Now Press Conference, June 11, 2026 LANSING, Mich., June 11, 2026 — Today, State Rep. Natalie Price (D-Berkley) hosted a press conference along with state Reps. Erin Byrnes (D-Dearborn) and Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) to introduce new legislation aimed at utility affordability and ratepayer protection. The three bills are the latest addition to the broader Democratic push to lower utility bills and protect [...]
McKinney Celebrates CVI Day, Urges GOP to Take Up Bills
McKinney Celebrates CVI Day, Urges Republican Leadership to Take Up Legislation LANSING, Mich., June 11, 2026 — Today, state Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) supported Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Advocacy Day and called on House leadership to take up House Bills 5586 and 5587, which would establish a statewide framework for CVI efforts. “The investments in CVI programs across the board are already making a positive impact,” McKinney said. “For example, we’ve had significant success in reducing violence within the city [...]
House Democratic Members Reintroduce Tuition Reimbursement Legislation
House Democratic Members Reintroduce Tuition Reimbursement Legislation Democratic lawmakers bring forward bills to make higher education more affordable Press Release LANSING, Mich., June 10, 2026 — State Rep. Phil Skaggs (D-East Grand Rapids) recently reintroduced a package of tuition reimbursement bills from last term, alongside state Reps. Jason Hoskins (D-Southfield), Jasper Martus (D-Flushing), Will Snyder (D-Muskegon) and Tonya Myers Phillips (D-Detroit). “Michiganders want their families to be happy, healthy, safe and nearby. As a state, we too want to [...]
Wegela Introduces Bills on Right to Sit, Protected Labor Actions
LANSING, Mich., June 10, 2026 — State Rep. Dylan Wegela (D-Garden City) recently introduced House Bills 6056-57. HB 6057 would establish the Right to Sit, requiring employers to provide suitable seating to workers whose job can be completed while seated. HB 6056 would require employers to prominently display information in the workplace about protected labor rights. “More than one in four adults have a disability,” Wegela said. “Repetitive strain from overexerting yourself at work can make disabilities worse. We know [...]
House Democratic Leadership on Ruling to Vacate Kidnap Plot Conspirator Conviction
LANSING, Mich., June 9, 2026 — Statement from House Democratic Leadership on the Court of Appeals ruling to vacate the conviction of one of the Gov. Gretchen Whitmer kidnap plot conspirators: “Political violence in any form, regardless of the leanings or party of the target, should always be publicly condemned, and accountability should always be sought. It is disheartening that despite a jury of this man’s peers agreeing he was guilty of plotting to kidnap and likely torture our state’s [...]
Rogers, Wozniak Introduce Bipartisan Package to Strengthen Bottle Return Access, Consumer Rights
Rogers, Wozniak Introduce Bipartisan Package to Strengthen Bottle Return Access, Consumer Rights Photo: State Reps. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) and Doug Wozniak (R-Shelby Twp.) following the introduction of a bipartisan bill package to strengthen Michigan’s bottle return system and improve consumer access to deposit refunds (June 3, 2026). Press Release | State Rep. Julie M. Rogers LANSING, Mich., June 5, 2026 — State Reps. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) and Doug Wozniak (R-Shelby Twp.) introduced a bipartisan three-bill package this week to strengthen Michigan’s [...]
Rep. MacDonell Announces Troy’s Andrea McCune as Teacher of the Month
Rep. MacDonell Announces Troy’s Andrea McCune as Teacher of the Month Photo: State Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-Troy), in green, presenting the Teacher of the Month award to Mrs. Andrea McCune, center, alongside educators at Boulan Park Middle School. Press Release | State Rep. Sharon MacDonell LANSING, Mich., June 5, 2026 — State Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-Troy) this week announced Mrs. Andrea McCune, a special education and biology teacher who serves students at Troy High School and Boulan Park Middle School, as House District [...]
Lead Poisoning Prevention Package Advances with Wide Bipartisan Support
Lead Poisoning Prevention Package Advances with Wide Bipartisan Support Press Release | State Rep. Julie M. Rogers LANSING, Mich., June 4, 2026 — The House Health Policy Committee this week passed a bipartisan three-bill package to reduce lead exposure and better protect Michigan children from toxic metals. The Lead Poisoning Prevention Package, sponsored by state Reps. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo), Jaime Greene (R-Richmond) and Joseph Fox (R-Fremont), would align Michigan’s definition of elevated blood lead level with that of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [...]
Morgan Denounces Republicans’ Attempt to Silence Pride
Morgan Denounces House Republicans’ Continued Attempt to Silence Pride GOP leadership denies floor speech and sends resolution to committee to die LANSING, Mich., June 4, 2026 — Today, state Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) offered House Resolution 329 to recognize June 2026 as Pride Month in Michigan. For the second year in a row, House Republican leadership denied him the ability to speak on the floor and refused to take the resolution up, sending it to the Government Operations Committee [...]