Kalamazoo Senator Pushes for Ambitious Michigan Bottle Deposit Law Expansion

Senator Sean McCann is proposing an expansion of Michigan’s bottle deposit law, originally established in 1976, to include all beverage containers under one gallon. This initiative seeks to enhance recycling and reduce litter while maintaining the ten-cent deposit. If approved, a public vote will occur in 2026, potentially leading to significant environmental benefits.

House Passes Social Security Fairness Act, Ending Retirement Penalties for Public Workers in Michigan

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Social Security Fairness Act, benefiting Michigan’s public service workers, including educators, firefighters, and police officers. This bipartisan bill aims to repeal unfair Social Security penalties, addressing the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset that have harmed many retirees’ benefits.