The Michigan Legislature will have a new look to it starting next week. Democrats will control both houses for the first time in decades, coupled with their control of the governor’s chair via second term incumbent Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Whether it means new ground that’s fertile for compromise, or a battleground over past disagreements remains to be seen.
However, one thing we know is that there will be new leadership in the Majority and Minority caucuses in both Statehouse chambers. BridgeMichigan, the non-profit, non-partisan newsroom in Lansing is taking an in-depth look at the four lawmakers who are preparing to lead their parties in the Legislature over the next two years. MoodyOnTheMarket.com will present these profiles over the next two days, posted early each morning:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28
Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, D- Grand Rapids
Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29
House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit
House Minority Leader Matt Hall, R-Comstock Township (Kalamazoo)
Strong journalistic coverage of Michigan State Government is available daily at www.BridgeMI.com
