Livingston Today

Michigan transfers $4.5M to aid families amid federal SNAP disruption

By W. L. Weir | Oct 30, 2025

The state of Michigan has taken action to help families affected by the suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Rep. Ann Bollin criticizes Senate's approach to budget earmark transparency

By W. L. Weir | Oct 21, 2025

House Appropriations Chair Ann Bollin has expressed concerns about the Senate's recent vote on SB 596, which would allow legislators to submit earmark spending requests just 10 days before the finalization of the state budget.

Runestad proposes bill to give all JCAR members power to call hearings on rules

By W. L. Weir | Oct 14, 2025

Senator Jim Runestad has introduced new legislation aimed at changing how Michigan’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) reviews proposed regulations.

Rep. Ann Bollin opposes new rule on deletion timeline for Michigan electronic pollbooks

By W. L. Weir | Sep 11, 2025

State Representative Ann Bollin has voiced her opposition to a proposed rule change by the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office regarding the retention of electronic pollbook records used during elections.