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Michigan House Passes Bills to Criminalize Fraudulent Fertility Procedures

Legislation aims to introduce accountability and penalize doctors, donors who misrepresent themselves or medical history

Michigan Senator Slams Whitmer's Agenda in State of the State Response

Bellino says Ohio and Indiana are outperforming Michigan under Democratic leadership

Michigan Lawmakers Propose Housing Development Legislation

Bills aim to boost construction by loosening regulations and permitting costs

Michigan Senators Propose Legalizing Virtual Power Plants

Bills would create framework for aggregating distributed energy resources to help manage grid demand

Michigan House Speaker Proposes $4B Tax Overhaul, $1B Energy Bill Savings

Republican Matt Hall's plan would eliminate personal property taxes, state education tax, and real estate transfer tax.

Michigan Lawmakers Use Political Funds for Personal Expenses

Legislators tap campaign donations to cover rent, car payments, and utility bills near state Capitol

Michigan Lawmakers Aim to Lower Housing Costs, Cut Red Tape

Bipartisan effort seeks to reduce regulatory burdens and make development more affordable

Michigan Lawmakers Aim to Regulate Automatic License Plate Readers

Bipartisan bill package seeks to address privacy concerns around the use of plate-scanning cameras

Michigan lawmakers propose bills to boost housing by updating zoning laws

Bipartisan group says reforms could speed up homebuilding process by removing red tape

Michigan GOP Lawmakers Slam Whitmer's $88B Budget Proposal

Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt calls the governor's plan a "non-starter" that relies too heavily on tax increases.

Michigan Farm Bureau Raises Concerns Over 2026 Ag Policy Agenda

Lobbyist says major policy efforts unlikely during election year legislative session.