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Michigan Lawmakers Push Bills to Provide IDs for Prisoners Upon Release
Proposed legislation aims to ease reentry and reduce recidivism by ensuring people leaving prison receive state IDs and driver's licenses before release.

Michigan House Bills Aim to Establish Constitutional Carry
Proposed legislation would eliminate concealed carry permit requirement, making Michigan the 30th state to adopt constitutional carry.
Michigan Governor Calls for Affordable Housing Expansion
Whitmer urges lawmakers to increase housing supply and lower costs for families
Recent news
Feb. 27, 2026
Michigan House Passes Bills to Criminalize Fraudulent Fertility Procedures
Legislation aims to introduce accountability and penalize doctors, donors who misrepresent themselves or medical history
Feb. 27, 2026
Michigan Senator Slams Whitmer's Agenda in State of the State Response
Bellino says Ohio and Indiana are outperforming Michigan under Democratic leadership
Feb. 26, 2026
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Housing Development Legislation
Bills aim to boost construction by loosening regulations and permitting costs
Feb. 26, 2026
Michigan Senators Propose Legalizing Virtual Power Plants
Bills would create framework for aggregating distributed energy resources to help manage grid demand
Feb. 26, 2026
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.
Feb. 23, 2026
Michigan Lawmakers Use Political Funds for Personal Expenses
Legislators tap campaign donations to cover rent, car payments, and utility bills near state Capitol
Feb. 22, 2026
Michigan Lawmakers Aim to Lower Housing Costs, Cut Red Tape
Bipartisan effort seeks to reduce regulatory burdens and make development more affordable
Feb. 22, 2026
Michigan Lawmakers Aim to Regulate Automatic License Plate Readers
Bipartisan bill package seeks to address privacy concerns around the use of plate-scanning cameras
Feb. 19, 2026
Michigan lawmakers propose bills to boost housing by updating zoning laws
Bipartisan group says reforms could speed up homebuilding process by removing red tape
Feb. 18, 2026
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.
Feb. 12, 2026
Michigan Farm Bureau Raises Concerns Over 2026 Ag Policy Agenda
Lobbyist says major policy efforts unlikely during election year legislative session.