Sam Singh

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled 4-3 to allow Attorney General Dana Nessel to proceed with a price-gouging investigation against Eli Lilly and Company over insulin pricing. The court overturned two prior cases (Smith v. Globe Life Insurance Company and Liss v. Lewiston-Richards Inc.) that had misinterpreted an exemption in the Michigan Consumer Protection Act, enabling the AG to challenge licensed businesses for deceptive practices. The decision remanded the case to a lower court for further proceedings.

The Michigan Senate is revising marijuana license cap legislation to require applicants to settle outstanding industry-related tax debt before obtaining new licenses. Senate Bill 597 proposes caps on licenses per 10,000 residents and includes changes to align the marijuana industry with liquor license regulations. The bill also ties into broader regulatory efforts for consumable hemp products.

Michigan Senate panel advances legislation to establish a statewide septic code, sponsored by Sen. Sam Singh, creating an advisory committee to develop uniform standards. The bill also addresses septic system evaluations and timelines for implementation. A separate package aims to increase funding for the state’s brownfield redevelopment program.