Updates from the Capitol: 2026

Aug 18-Sep 4, 2026

Michigan, Supreme Courts Reject Citizen-Only Voting Proposal for November Ballot
Changes to Medicaid Policy Upcoming
Study Shows Michigan SNAP Enrollees Decreasing
House Democrats Introduce Primary Care Reform Bills
Both Parties Finalize Statewide Tickets
Fmr. Rep. Hornberger Selected to Run in House District 63
July Revenue Report Released

Aug 1-17, 2026

Primary Election Results
James Chooses DeBoyer for Lt. Governor, Benson Selection Expected Soon
MDHHS Asks Local Governments for Opioid Settlement Plans
Women, Infants and Children Program Sees Income Threshold Increase
New Chief Deputy for Michigan Department of Education Announced
June Monthly Revenue, Healthcare Industry Reports Released

Jul 14-31, 2026

MDHHS Prepares for Medicaid Changes set to affect Healthy Michigan Plan Enrollees
Election Update - Cox Drops Out, Whitmer Endorses Stevens, Bureau of Elections decision
Michigan’s Job Market - Unemployment Down, Workforce Shrinking
Democrats Reintroduce Vetoed Bills
New Process for Michigan House Testimony and Position Cards Announced
Governor Whitmer Announces Promotions Within the Executive Office

Jun 27-Jul 13, 2026

Governor Vetoes 9 Bills from Previous Legislative Term After Court Ruling
Michigan Passes Budget, Slew of Policy Bills Passed Alongside
McMorrow Drops Out of Senate Race, El-Sayed and Stevens Debate
Michigan Joins Medicaid Work Requirements Lawsuit
Supreme Court Cases Decided, Michigan Secretary of State Benson comments

Jun 13-26, 2026

Update on Ongoing FY 2027 Budget Negotiations
MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel Stepping Down Post-Budget
Trump Endorses James for Governor, GOP Primary Field Thins
Senate Passes State-Based Healthcare Exchange Bills
Latest Monthly Revenue, and Jobs Reports Released
Planned Michigan ICE Detention Center Scrapped

May 30-Jun 12, 2026

Court of Appeals Vacates Conviction in Whitmer Kidnapping Plot Case
Rx Kids Director Testifies in Front of House Oversight Committee
Legislature’s Newest Member, Senator Chedrick Greene, Issued Committee Assignments
New Michigan Vaccine Coalition Formed
Michigan Overdose Rate Continues to Fall

May 16-29, 2026

$370 Million of Work Project Funds Returned to General Fund in Whitmer-House GOP Settlement
Blue Cross Blue Shield and Michigan Medicine Reach Insurance Agreement
Duggan Drops Out, Board of State Canvassers Removes Candidates From Ballot
Whitmer Signs Legislation Providing Funding to Selfridge Airbase

May 2-15, 2026

May Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference Numbers Released
Senate Committee Takes Up Co-pay Accumulators Reform Bill
Businesswoman Fay Beydoun Charged with Numerous Felonies
2026 Mackinac Policy Conference
Rep. Longjohn Lifts Democrats to Upset Republicans During 4th Annual Legislative Softball Game

Apr 18-May 1, 2026

Senate Democrats Release MDHHS Budget Recommendations
Candidates for Gubernatorial Primary Finalized
Michigan Democratic Party Endorses Candidates for Secretary of State and Attorney General
Senate Democrats Are Proposing a State-Based Healthcare Plan

Apr 4-17, 2026

House Republicans Release MDHHS Budget Recommendations
Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council Members Announced
Senate 35th District Special Election Rapidly Approaching
Nurse Overtime Bills Head to the House
April Gubernatorial Appointments

Mar 21-Apr 3, 2026

Rep. Joe Tate Announces Departure, Adds to Growing List of House Members Leaving
Michigan Republican Party Endorses Candidates for Secretary of State and Attorney General
Former State Rep. Sara Cambensy Launches Independent Bid for U.P. State Senate Seat
Governor’s Office Conducts Rising Costs Survey

Mar 7-20, 2026

Michigan Legislature Strikes a Deal on Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Bill
Senate Passes Medical Debt Support Bills
Bill to Move Primary Elections Makes It to Senate Floor
Michigan Works! Requests Investment in SNAP Support and Going PRO
Michigan Attorney General Makes Decision in 2020 False Electors Case
SFA Releases February Revenue Report

Feb 21-Mar 6, 2026

House Republicans Announce Budget Targets
Nearly 20% of State Representatives Are Relinquishing Their House Seats
Voter ID Ballot Initiative Clears 750,000 Signatures
MDHHS Seeking Applications for Nursing Facility Services Enhancements

Feb 7-20, 2026

Program Addressing Cardiac Emergencies in Schools Still Awaiting Funding
Cellphones Now Banned in Michigan Classrooms
State Seeks $23.7M Repayment as Gotion Challenges Default Determination
Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Jan 24-Feb 6, 2026

35th Senate District Primary Results
Michigan Set to Take on Nearly $100 Million in SNAP Costs
MDHHS Announces Investment in School-Based Dental Sealant Program
Governor Whitmer Announces Two Administrative Appointments

Jan 1-23, 2026

MDHHS Seeking Applicants for New Rural Health Advisory Council
AG Issues Formal Opinion on Legality of Work Projects, Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction
House Majority Floor Leader Bryan Posthumus Will Not Seek Reelection
Gilchrist Ends Governor Run, Instead Seeking Nomination for SoS
SFA Releases December Revenue Report