Carrie Rheingans

Democratic 47th District House Representative Carrie Rheingans is encouraging her local constituents to be politically conscious this election year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Michigan House Democrats have introduced House Bills 5344-5354 that would make the vaccination rates of child care more accessible to parents. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Three insurers have announced that they will be leaving the Affordable Care Act Marketplace in Michigan starting in 2026. That is raising concerns about premium and co-pay price hikes. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Some Democratic state lawmakers have proposed amending the Michigan Constitution to strengthen due process rights. The amendment would have to be approved by voters. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Ann Arbor State Representative Carrie Rheingans was in Washington today for the reintroduction of the State-Based Universal Health Care Act. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Democrats in the Michigan Legislature have introduced bills to let student athletes at public universities form labor unions. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Republican state House Speaker Matt Hall says he is forming a new committee to review spending and regulations, stoking concerns that this will push adopting a new budget past the deadline. Rick Pluta reports.

14th District State Senator Sue Shink says Michigan needs to join the growing number of states that have established a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, or PDAB. The Northfield Township Democrat held a Town Hall meeting in Ann Arbor Thursday to talk about legislation. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A coalition of Michigan House Democrats concerned about the spread of avian influenza is hoping to pass several resolutions to address the issue. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The Washtenaw Legislative Delegation will host a town hall Thursday to hear constituent concerns about the ongoing federal budget and employee cuts. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.