Affordability
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7 big things Democrats did with their majority in Lansing
Over the past two years, Michigan Democrats have used their majority control in both chambers of the state Legislature—and the governor’s office—to pass hundreds of bills
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Unemployment benefit expansions clear hurdles in the Michigan legislature
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.
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Supreme Court order complicates conversation as paid family leave bills move to Senate floor
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.
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Michigan Senate passes increase to state unemployment benefits up to 26 weeks
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.
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Michigan Dems advance bills requiring insurance companies to cover birth control
Private insurance companies and Medicaid could soon be required to provide coverage for birth control and other forms of contraception to Michiganders.
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Lawmakers push for action on revamped water affordability bills during lame duck session
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.
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Benson says campaign funds can be used for child care and caregiving costs
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.
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Lawmakers pursue tweaks to zoning laws in effort to bolster state housing supply
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.
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Michigan Congress members team up on bill to boost access to clean water
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.
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Federal grants to help dozens of Michigan farmers harvest their own clean energy
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.
