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Friday night, the House ended a high-intensity lame duck week at 10:44 p.m. Because of the Legislature's five-day rule, this week was essentially the last week for the Senate and House to move their bills into the other chamber in time to have them voted on next week.

State legislatures across the nation have seen an "explosion of lobbying" as gridlock sets in on Washington D.C.

House Republicans are planning a ramped up oversight committee for next year, possibly with subcommittees, that would be charged with investigating issues within state government

Sen. Jim Runestad presented a letter Wednesday from the Michigan State Police (MSP) that it has no record of Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) reporting that a gun was pointed at her on the House floor during a COVID protest from 2020.

House Democrats conceded on Wednesday they will be working with minority Republicans during lame duck session as attendance issues have surfaced within the majority caucus.