Michigan Corrections Organization

April 3, 2026- Update on hybrid pension bills

Members,

The Michigan Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on May 6, 2026, for oral arguments in the Senate vs House of Representatives lawsuit concerning the hybrid pension bills that were not sent to the Governor. The Court has expedited the process by requiring briefs to be submitted prior to the hearing rather than after the hearing, which is the usual procedure. The Court’s session ends on July 31, 2026, and it is anticipated that the court will rule prior to that date. If the Court rules the same way the Court of Appeals ruled, the bills will be required to be sent to the Governor who can then either sign the bills into law or veto them. Further updates will be sent throughout the process.

B. Osborn
MCO President

MCO 2026 Scholarships

Our MCO Scholarship Program will award 20 scholarships of $750 each to children of MCO members who will be enrolled in college this fall. Deadline: May 1.

Eligibility:

Child, stepchild, or adopted child of an MCO member in good standing according to the MCO bylaws.

Graduate from high school or G.E.D. program by August 2026 and be enrolled as a college freshman by fall semester of 2026, or;

Be returning to an accredited college or university as a sophomore, junior, or senior as of fall semester 2026.

Winners from previous years will not be considered.

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