Michigan House

Three brothers in Michigan operated a lemonade stand for three summers before a local health department required a permit. They challenged the requirement, leading to the Michigan House changing the law.

Lawmakers in Lansing passed a $75 billion state budget with no new tax increases for the fiscal year after an overnight session.

Michigan's legislative leaders and budget office have established a framework for the 2026-27 fiscal year budget, allowing House and Senate appropriations committees to set departmental spending targets. The framework was developed after negotiations involving House Speaker Matt Hall, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, and State Budget Director Jen Flood, with discussions resuming after initial delays due to the governor's absence.

Michigan lawmakers approach a July 1 budget deadline with House Speaker Matt Hall and Senate leaders blaming each other for stalled negotiations. A GOP property tax reform proposal has emerged as a key obstacle, with Hall claiming recent discussions with Governor Gretchen Whitmer's team could advance talks, though progress remains uncertain.

Michigan Democrats proposed a package of bills to legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill adults, allowing them to request medication to end their life with certain conditions and protections. The proposal would create a Death with Dignity Act and protect doctors and patients from liability. Michigan would join other states and countries in adopting similar laws.

Michigan Democrats propose a package of bills to legalize medically assisted suicide for certain terminally ill adults, allowing them to request medication to end their life with certain requirements and protections. The proposal would create a Death with Dignity Act and protect doctors and others from liability if they follow the law. Michigan would join other states in adopting laws allowing physician-assisted suicide.