IJP Newsletter

A package of legislation rolled out this week calls for amending the Michigan Constitution to have voters select the members of the Public Service Commission. Right now, the three commission members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state Senate.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer discusses her final-year agenda focusing on housing, health care, and literacy; plus her legacy as Michigan’s 49th governor.

Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall hints at a sweeping property tax overhaul, echoing Proposal A and setting up a consequential fight ahead of the 2026 elections.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer unveils her 2026–27 budget as Republican Speaker of the House Matt Hall rejects new taxes, setting up an election-year showdown in Lansing.

Former Michigan governors join in a bipartisan call for civility, warning about rising political division ahead of the 2026 elections. Plus, Slotkin says no to DOJ interview and results in Michigan’s 35th Senate District primary.

Voters in Michigan’s 35th state Senate district head to the polls Tuesday for a primary election that’s been a year in the making. It’s a special election that could shape power in Lansing for the rest of the year and, perhaps, beyond.

Michigan’s divided Legislature heads into 2026 without trust or talks between its top leaders. What it means for the budget, policy priorities, and the November election.

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The economy, yet again, is shaping up as the defining issue of Michigan’s 2026 election, from affordability and housing to budgets and jobs.

Dive into Michigan's 2026 political landscape with top stories to watch in the new year: gubernatorial and Senate elections, a constitutional convention ballot question, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s legacy.