Policy Issues

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues on its path of reshaping nearly every sector of American life, Tuesday’s panel at the National Conference of State Legislatures explored the emerging question: How will the nation's energy grid be impacted by AI and cloud technologies?

Michigan State Police (MSP) would have the authority to issue an AMBER Alert if they believe a child is in danger even in the situation of a custodial kidnapping under Rep. Jerry Neyer (R-Shepherd) and Angela Rigas (R-Caledonia)’ HB 4517 and HB 4518.

The AFL-CIO’s “It’s Better in a Union: Freedom, Fairness & Security” bus tour stopped in Warren this week, where union members, community leaders and working families gathered to demand an economy that “puts people before profits and lifts up the voices of workers.”

Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) introduced HB 4686 last month that decriminalizes psilocybin possession for those with a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis.

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Drive down a Michigan freeway for any amount of time, and you’ll most likely see a half or a whole house being pulled on a wide-load semi-trailer. What you might not know is that the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) might have paid for that home in its effort to stanch the housing bleed.

Photos and signature identification would be added to Michigan bridge cards for those needing food or cash assistance benefits under legislation that was taken up in the House Government Operations Committee on Thursday.

A broad coalition of education groups are coming together with a ballot proposal designed to raise taxes on the state's wealthier residents and divert the estimated $4 billion in new revenue to schools.

Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) says what's lacking right now in terms of creating a new road funding plan "is a genuine conversation between the House and the Senate."

Banning transgender student athletes from playing on their preferred sports team based on gender passed the House Thursday.

In the same week that state revenue projections are slightly lower than what they were in January, Senate Democrats are hoping conversations can still be had around proposed tax credits for unpaid family caregivers and families with infants and toddlers.

Sometimes shopping from hometown grocery stores through delivery service apps, like Instacart and DoorDash, means a sales tax is charged twice. SB 229 by Senate Regulatory Affairs Chair Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) looks to prevent such double taxation.

Schools’ safety plans and drills would be subject to different requirements under a bipartisan package the House passed Wednesday.

The Natural Resources Commission voted to postpone voting on an amendment that would return the year-long coyote hunting season, much to the chagrin of conservation clubs in the state.

As some lawmakers explore the future of Michigan possibly having its own state-sponsored cryptocurrency, the Michigan Bankers Association (MBA) cautions the Legislature against pursuing currencies not related to the U.S. dollar and getting ahead of the federal government.