House races across the state are starting to take shape with the window for candidate filing closed as of 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
The leaders of the House Democratic and Republican caucuses are among the many incumbents facing primaries in August, though the level of seriousness will vary widely.
The House and Senate appropriations panels approved a $11.4 million transfer for the higher education budget to increase funding for the Children Of Veterans And Officers Survivor Tuition Grant Program and the Tuition Incentive Program.
Democrat Rudy Howard will challenge incumbent Rep. Timmy Beson (R-Bay City) in the race to represent the 96th House District.
Budget work got under way in the House Appropriations EGLE Subcommittee on Tuesday, with Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Director Phillip Roos providing a generally supportive overview of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's proposal for fiscal year 2025.
Higher landfill tipping fees would generate $80 million for contaminated site clean-up under Governor Gretchen Whitmer's proposed budget for the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.
Multiple elected officials who live within the 8th U.S. House District said Monday they are still weighing the possibility of entering the race for the now-open seat but have not yet made up their minds.
Lansing lawmakers will step up to the plate next Wednesday to raise money for charity during the first ever legislative softball game.
Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt and House Minority Leader Matt Hall sent a letter Thursday requesting the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy publicly provide all documents detailing the environmental impact of the Gotion, Incorporated electric battery factory.
Members of the Michigan House formally endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for president of the United States on Thursday.