Sen. Dayna Polehanki
Coverage of Sen. Dayna Polehanki in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan lawmaker wants to make free school meals permanent
A Michigan Senate bill sponsored by Dayna Polehanki aims to make universal free school meals permanent, supported for reducing food insecurity and saving families money, though some lawmakers oppose due to funding concerns. The program, already in place in Michigan and eight other states, would no longer require annual budget approvals if passed.
- Bill to ban ‘predatory’ price optimization by insurance companies advances to Michigan Senate floor
A bill sponsored by Michigan state Sen. Jeremy Moss to ban insurance companies from using price optimization practices advanced to the Senate floor. The bill, SB 1013, received unanimous support from the Senate Economic and Community Development Committee and aims to prevent insurers from setting premiums based on factors unrelated to risk, such as consumer shopping behaviors. The Insurance Alliance of Michigan has not opposed the bill, signaling potential momentum for its passage.
- Proposed changes to marijuana license cap legislation include new rules on outstanding tax debt
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.