Bill https://www.wcmu.org/tags/bill Bill en-US Copyright Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT SNAP will soon cost states millions of dollars more. What does that mean for food access? https://www.wcmu.org/2025-07-11/snap-cost-states-millions-dollars-food-access President Donald Trump’s "Big, Beautiful Bill" shifts more Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program costs to states. Lawmakers and officials in support of the new measure say it will cut down on waste and fraud, but food advocates warn it could mean fewer people receiving the benefit. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-07-11/snap-cost-states-millions-dollars-food-access Anna Pope Bill seeks to help block intimidation lawsuits https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-07/bill-seeks-to-help-block-intimidation-lawsuits Democrats in the state Legislature have sponsored a bill to help people fend off defamation lawsuits filed by businesses trying to stifle criticism. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 22:53:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-07/bill-seeks-to-help-block-intimidation-lawsuits Rick Pluta | MPRN Lansing lawmaker introduces ‘homeless bill of rights’ legislation https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-24/lansing-lawmaker-introduces-homeless-bill-of-rights-legislation A Lansing state representative has introduced a bill that would further protect the rights of Michiganders experiencing homelessness. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:42:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-24/lansing-lawmaker-introduces-homeless-bill-of-rights-legislation Arjun Thakkar Conversion therapy bills heard in Senate committee https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-07/conversion-therapy-bills-heard-in-senate-committee Bills to stop licensed medical professionals from conducting conversion therapy on minors received a state Senate committee hearing today. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:04:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-07/conversion-therapy-bills-heard-in-senate-committee Colin Jackson | MPRN Michigan congressional members face important debt ceiling vote this week https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-30/michigan-congressional-members-face-important-debt-ceiling-vote-this-week Members of Michigan's congressional delegation face an important vote this week on raising the nation's debt ceiling. Tue, 30 May 2023 15:05:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-30/michigan-congressional-members-face-important-debt-ceiling-vote-this-week Steve Carmody Distracted driving bills on their way to Whitmer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-11/distracted-driving-bills-on-their-way-to-whitmer Bills to forbid the use of hand-held electronic devices while driving are on their way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer for her signature. Thu, 11 May 2023 21:43:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-11/distracted-driving-bills-on-their-way-to-whitmer Rick Pluta | MPRN Bill package to support renters expected to be introduced in state house. https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-10/bill-package-to-support-renters-expected-to-be-introduced-in-state-house Lawmakers in the state house are working on a package of bills that would expand rights for tenants. Wed, 10 May 2023 22:00:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-10/bill-package-to-support-renters-expected-to-be-introduced-in-state-house Arjun Thakkar Whitmer vetoes election bill despite wide bipartisan support https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-05/whitmer-vetoes-election-bill-despite-wide-bipartisan-support Governor Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed a bill that would set deadlines for calling special elections. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 23:02:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-05/whitmer-vetoes-election-bill-despite-wide-bipartisan-support Rick Pluta | MPRN Under new bill buyers and renters would be alerted if their home is connected to lead service line https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-06-26/under-new-bill-buyers-and-renters-would-be-alerted-if-their-home-is-connected-to-lead-service-line New legislation in the state house would require buyers be warned if a house is connected to lead service lines.Lawmakers behind the bill say it is… Wed, 26 Jun 2019 13:07:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-06-26/under-new-bill-buyers-and-renters-would-be-alerted-if-their-home-is-connected-to-lead-service-line New bills would allow libraries to carry life saving anti-overdose medication https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-03-15/new-bills-would-allow-libraries-to-carry-life-saving-anti-overdose-medication New bills in the state senate would allow public libraries to carry emergency overdose medication.Michigan’s public libraries would be allowed, though not… Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:55:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-03-15/new-bills-would-allow-libraries-to-carry-life-saving-anti-overdose-medication