The state House of Representatives cleared legislation Tuesday night that will now head to the Governor’s desk to expand Michigan’s eligibility for unemployment benefits to 26 weeks and steeply increase maximum payments, though the bills that cleared the state House Tuesday passed with strong opposition from Republicans.
Members of the Senate Housing and Human Services Committee on Thursday voted to advance policy creating a state-level paid family leave program, amid frustrations with a separate paid sick leave policy put in place through a decision by the state Supreme Court.
Michigan could increase the value of unemployment payments and allow individuals to be eligible for longer under legislation that cleared the state Senate with bipartisan support Thursday.
Private insurance companies and Medicaid could soon be required to provide coverage for birth control and other forms of contraception to Michiganders.
State lawmakers joined local government officials this week to call for support on a slate of bills aimed at addressing water affordability concerns in the state.
Elected officials and candidates for office are permitted to use money from their campaign finances to pay for caregiving costs including child care under an interpretive statement Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued Monday.
Reps. Cynthia Neeley (D-Flint) and Kristian Grant (D-Grand Rapids) have introduced four bills intended to streamline the housing development process to help address the state’s housing crisis.
A bill introduced last week in the US House of Representatives aims to boost nationwide access to safe and affordable drinking water, particularly for low-income families.
Nearly $23 million in federal grants and loans awarded this week through the Inflation Reduction Act is set to help dozens of Michigan farmers and other rural small businesses install solar panels and pursue new clean energy projects.
Housing advocates from across the state gathered in Lansing to continue their push to reform the state laws around landlords and tenants.
