Tim Sneller was a Capitol lifer, someone who spent almost 40 years on the staffs of at least nine different lawmakers, served six years as a state representative in his own right and was seeking a comeback this year.
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce issued endorsements Thursday in 64 of the 110 Michigan House seats, continuing its recent trend of endorsing more Democrats than in the past while still largely backing Republicans overall.
The Detroit Regional Chamber PAC on Wednesday announced it is endorsing Randy LeVasseur who is seeking the Republican nomination against Rep. Josh Schriver in the 66th House District.
House members raised concerns about how Governor Gretchen Whitmer's proposals for universal Pre-K and increased funding for child care would interact with profit margins for day care centers. Those answers weren't immediately apparent to officials from the newly formed Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential, but work on the subject is ongoing.
The defunct Good Jobs for Michigan program would be revamped as HIRE Michigan under legislation taken up by the House Economic and Small Business Development Committee on Tuesday.
Record numbers of young Michiganders are enrolling in health care through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, according to statistics presented by the Department of Insurance and Financial Services during a Monday press conference.
U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee announced Thursday he would not seek reelection for the 8th U.S. House District after his cancer diagnosis led him to "reassess" his life, leading to many state and federal lawmakers on both sides of the aisle sharing praise for the congressman for his years of service.
Michigan would establish a research and development tax credit under legislation passed by the House on Tuesday.
A new bill up for discussion in a House committee Thursday would push Michigan to proactively prepare for the energy future.
Proposed legislation that would provide a tax break for businesses that want to do research and development in Michigan saw multiple recommendations from supporters during a House hearing on Tuesday and are expected to see changes before any movement might occur.