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Status and Demographic Content

State Details

Latest Status
Legal Protections for Military Families (Housing): Michigan Governor Signed Final Legislation
Demographic Data

State residents include:

  • 4,571 active-duty service members
  • 1,813 active-duty spouses
  • 3,601 active-duty children
    • 2,539 children in K-12
  • 20,480 National Guard and reserve members
  • 8,709 National Guard and reserve spouses
  • 13,699 National Guard and reserve children
    • 9,670 children in K-12

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2024.

Regional Liaison

  • Shane Preston
    Great Lakes Regional Liaison
    Great Lakes Region
    IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
    EMAIL
    Mr. Preston became Great Lakes region liaison in 2022. Prior to joining the DSLO, he worked at the Michigan State Capitol. Mr. Preston is a U.S. Marine combat veteran and graduate from Michigan State University College of Law.

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State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities
See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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State Policy Priorities 2026

No priorities are currently in this status.