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 is presenting these profiles over two days as a service to readers. MICHIGAN HOUSE MINORITY LEADER MATT HALL, R-COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP Rep. Matt Hall had hoped to succeed outgoing Republican Rep. Jason Wentworth as the next Michigan House speaker in 2023. Instead, he'll lead a
The Comstock Republican is entering his third term and says legislative Democrats will need cooperation from Republicans to get their priorities through both chambers.