This Week in Government
Jan. 17, 2025 | This Week in Government: House Tipped Wage, Paid Sick Leave Bills Ready for Floor Vote
January 17, 2025HB 4001-4002 and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's speech at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show are top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer…
Jan. 10, 2024 | This Week in Government: 103rd Legislature Kicks Off With Hall Elected Speaker
January 10, 2025Incoming House Speaker Matt Hall and what's ahead for the 103rd Legislature are top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
Dec. 20, 2024 | This Week in Government: Democratic Trifecta Crashes and Burns, Killing Hundreds Of Bills; House Republicans Prevail; Battle Ongoing in Senate
December 20, 2024An ongoing battle in the Senate and the Copperwood mine project are top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Dec. 13, 2024 | This Week in Government: Senate Passes Legislation to Reverse Part of Snyder-Era Law Opponents Dubbed the ‘Death Star’
December 13, 2024SB 1173 and a debate over the need for strengthening the price gouging law are top Michigan Capitol headlines in…
Dec. 6, 2024 | This Week in Government: Senate Votes to Extend UI Benefits From 20 Weeks to 26 Weeks, Boost Maximum by 70%
December 6, 2024UI benefits and significant changes to the state's workers' compensation law are among top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
Nov. 22, 2024 | This Week in Government: House Democrats Float Closing Dark Store Tax Break in Waning Days of Trifecta
November 22, 2024Tax loopholes used by retail corporations and Hoekstra's nomination for Ambassador to Canada are among top Michigan Capitol headlines in…
Nov. 15, 2024 | This Week in Government: Economic Development Bills Move Through House
November 15, 2024Economic development bills and Detroit fire prevention fee are among top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Nov. 8, 2024 | This Week in Government | Hall’s Approach as Incoming Speaker: ‘I Don’t Think We Should Play it Safe’
November 8, 2024Incoming Speaker of the House Rep. Matt Hall and the next leader of House Democrats, Rep. Ranjeev Puri, are among…
Nov. 1, 2024 | This Week in Government: Officials Underscore Michigan’s Election Protections
November 1, 2024Election protections and unofficial election results are among top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Oct. 25, 2024 | This Week in Government: Michigan Strategic Fund Board Approves 450 New Residential Units
October 25, 2024New residential units in Detroit and Wyandotte and bills to protect judges are among top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer…
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