Michigan Senate

Left-wing host Mehdi Hasan questioned Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed about his use of the term 'physician' without a valid state medical license in New York or Michigan. El-Sayed defended his public health record but avoided directly addressing Hasan's concerns about honesty, while Hasan emphasized the importance of truth in political claims.

Democrats Stevens and El-Sayed are debating in the Michigan Senate primary. A third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, suspended her campaign.

A Michigan Senate bill proposes prioritizing Child Protective Services (CPS) complaints from school officials after eight reports from a Pontiac school failed to protect two boys allegedly starved and beaten. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Jeremy Moss, aims to escalate complaints from educators, who are mandatory reporters, following CPS closures of all eight complaints over three years.

A Wayne County family is urgently seeking a living kidney donor for Ed Nyberg, who has Stage 5 kidney failure. Sen. Chris Van Hollen endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, and Michigan cities received $3.5 million in brownfield grants. The Detroit Pistons acquired a 2026 NBA draft pick from the Knicks.

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.

The article is an opinion piece stating that companies are overcharging Michigan consumers and that efforts are underway to address this issue. It mentions State Sen. Jeremy Moss, who represents Michigan’s 7th State Senate District and serves as the president pro tempore of the Michigan Senate.

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.

The Michigan Senate passed four bills to establish a state-level Voting Rights Act, aiming to counter weakened federal protections after a Supreme Court decision. The legislation, now moving to the Republican-led House, seeks to prevent discriminatory voting policies and ensure access for protected groups.

The Michigan Senate passed bills to establish automatic retirement savings plans for private sector employees lacking existing plans. The legislation is led by Democrats.

Michigan Senate passed four bills to establish a state Voting Rights Act in response to the federal act's weakening by the U.S. Supreme Court. The legislation aims to protect voting access for protected groups and faces the Republican-led House next.

The Department of Homeland Security reported 146,000 missing migrant children found since President Trump took office, but Democrats are criticized for pushing to abolish ICE, which locates trafficked and abused children. Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed compared immigration enforcement to civil matters like parking tickets, drawing criticism for downplaying child trafficking. Over 150,000 children remain missing, a number likened to Charleston, S.C.'s population.

The Mackinac Policy Conference's legislative panel highlighted tensions between Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks and House Speaker Matt Hall, with attendees skeptical about finding common ground on the state budget. The session revealed ongoing legislative gridlock, with the fiscal year budget deadline approaching and past delays causing scrutiny.

Key 2026 races are heating up in Texas, Michigan, California, and Los Angeles, including Senate contests, a governor's race, and a mayoral showdown. A new poll shows Pete Buttigieg leading among potential Democratic presidential candidates.

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed defended his association with Hasan Piker, distancing himself from Piker's controversial 'America deserved 9/11' remark while emphasizing shared economic and anti-war views. El-Sayed faces criticism over his ties to Piker and remarks on ICE, Iran war, and gas prices during a debate with Will Cain.

Mallory McMorrow, a Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, is running in the primary election and has called her GOP rival a formidable competitor. The election is less than three months away. McMorrow is currently a state senator.

Debbie Stabenow endorsed Haley Stevens in the Democratic Michigan Senate primary. Stabenow expressed her honor to have fought for Michigan during her time in the Senate. The endorsement was announced through a video posted by Stevens's campaign.

Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed was caught on a livestream asking his aide to separate conservative reporters from other media after an event with controversial podcaster Hasan Piker. The incident followed backlash over Piker's past inflammatory remarks, including justifying Hamas' attacks. El-Sayed defended his approach as seeking broader political engagement.