Campaign Finance Watchdog Says Cox PAC Network Follows Letter Of Campaign Law, But Tests Its Spirit

The Michigan Department of State has a donation limit 10 times higher than that for traditional political committees.

Free Prison, Jail Calls Linked To Lower Costs, Better Outcomes In New Report

More than 330,000 incarcerated people nationwide now have access to free prison or jail communication services, according to an estimate.

Some Immigrants Face Indefinite Detention, Likely Leading To Supreme Court Case

The policy is a key part of the Trump administration’s stated goal to get 1 million removals a year, including deportations.

U.S. House Democrats Criticize Trump Tariffs, Promote Manufacturing During GM Romulus Plant Tour

California Democrat Ro Khanna asked staff at the General Motors Propulsion Systems facility how plants like these could succeed in Michigan.

‘Killing Our Vote': GOP States Rush To Break Up Black Districts After US Supreme Court Case

The opinion will “go down in the history book as one of the three worst Supreme Court decisions in history," the NAACP President said.

GOP Lawmaker's Comments On Democratic Senator-Elect's Military Background Draw Scrutiny

Rep. Angela Rigas (R-Alto) commented on Facebook, “It’s weird to me that one could serve our country and be a democrat.”

Michigan Democrats Keep Control Of State Senate In Election Win That Offers Clues About Midterms

Chedrick Greene, a firefighter and Marine veteran, defeated Republican Jason Tunney, a former prosecutor, in the special election.

When Looking At Data Centers, Polling Says Transparency Is Top Of Mind For Michiganders

Overall, 76% of Democrats and 73% of Republicans polled would support more transparency regulations on data centers receiving tax breaks.

Michigan Special Election To Decide State Senate Control And Give Clues About Fall Midterms

Tuesday's outcome will be key for the state's legislative agenda in the months before Gov. Gretchen Whitmer leaves office in January.

Three-Way Dynamic Among Johnson, James, Cox Plays Out At Michigan Up North GOP Dinner

Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt of Porter Township and former pastor Ralph Rebandt were not invited.

Immigration Street Sweeps Led To More ‘Collateral' Arrests Of Noncriminals

Collateral arrests result from street sweeps and raids; a person is singled out based on their appearance, or someone wanted on a warrant.

EGLE Endorses Dam Safety Legislation As Historic Flooding Showcases Concerns

Michigan's Environmental Agency is calling for improvements to Michigan’s dam safety regulations.

Emergency Housing Vouchers Are Ending Early, Leaving Cities And Renters Scrambling

Across the country, the program has provided roughly 70,000 vouchers across more than 600 local public housing authorities.

Michigan House Democrats Pitch Plan To Empower Public In Fight Against PFAS

PFAS are a family of chemicals that break down very slowly and can accumulate in humans and animals.

Republican Drops Out Of Race For Michigan Governor

Republican Tom Leonard said the race has been "increasingly negative" lately.

‘Absurd' And ‘Baseless': Michigan Officials Push Back On DOJ Demand For 2024 Election Records

DOJ demanded absentee and provisional ballots, receipts and envelopes received by the county in the most recent presidential election.

Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief

Campaign 2026 announcements and endorsements for the week of April 13, 2026.

Democratic U-M Regents Race Ablaze With Infighting Between Jordan Acker, Challenger Amir Makled

The drama pitted an incumbent, Jordan Acker, against a challenger, Amir Makeld, in a war of words and attack ads and much more.

Michigan Bill Requiring Hotels, Motels To Post Human Trafficking Hotline Moves To State House Floor

“Michigan sits at the intersection of major highway corridors and international crossing points, and traffickers know it."

Washtenaw County Is Being Sued By Trump's Department Of Justice Over Immigrant Protection Policies

Policies adopted by the Board of Commissioners shielded “criminal offenders from apprehension by federal law enforcement,” the lawsuit said.

Investigation Says Monroe Public Schools Did Not Violate Title IX, No Decision On Reinstating AD

As a proactive remedial measure, Monroe Public Schools is no longer allowing shared locker rooms with opposing teams.

After ‘False Elector' Charges Cleared, Michigan Clerk Can Once Again Run Township's Elections

Stanley Grot is once again in charge of Shelby Township’s elections.

Michigan Attorney General Calls For Action As Consumers Energy Seeks Another Rate Increase

According to Consumers Energy’s filing announcement, the company will file its rate request on or after June 2.

Kent County Will Not Prosecute Officer In Da'Quain Johnson Shooting

“When a life is taken, there must be a thorough and transparent public process to determine what happened and why," the attorneys said.

Whitmer Eases Restrictions On Fuel Blends In Bid To Quell Rising Gas Prices

The order eases requirements on certain fuel blends, allowing for the sale of higher vapor pressure gasoline up to 30 cents more expensive.

Huizenga's Office Confirms Scotland Delegation Visit During Partial Shutdown

TMZ was given a photo of what appeared to be the Republican Main Street Caucus in a tour group visiting Scotland’s Edinburgh Castle.

Did Michigan Republicans Learn A Lesson From 2022? Party Observers Suggest They Have

The Michigan Republican Party endorsed Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini and Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd at Saturday's convention.

Two Wildly Different Data Centers Reveal A ‘Fork In The Road' On How To Meet Electricity Demand

A Michigan data center would use renewables and flexibility to meet most demand. An Ohio project goes in a different direction.

MI's PreK For All Sees Record Enrollment, Whitmer Says

More families are enrolling their child in the program, as data shows it saves them roughly $14,000 per year on child care costs.

Lawyers For Man Killed By Grand Rapids Police Officer Raise Questions About Investigative Reports

“Everything about this case raises alarm bells,” said Ben Crump, one of the lawyers representing Da’Quain’s family.

With Days To Spare, Michigan's Participation In A Medical Licensure Compact Is On Track To Renewal

The state’s participation in a nationwide medical licensure compact was on track Tuesday after the Michigan Senate voted on a 31-0 margin.

EMILYs List Names Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield As A New Rising Star In Political Leadership

The recently elected mayor of Detroit is one of several nominees for the annual EMILYs List “Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award."

Republicans Make Case To Exempt Produce Washwater In Michigan From Water Discharge Permitting

Democrats and environmental advocates were skeptical, with some raising concerns that the bill language is too broad.

Michigan Senate Committee Hears Proposal To Lift State's Same-Sex Marriage Ban: ‘We Cannot Go Back'

“Michigan’s constitution exists to guarantee that every Michigan resident has the same opportunities and dignity,” Kaplan said.

A Man At The Center Of Michigan's 2022 Election Petition Scandal Gets 4 Years In Prison

“A case like this has never been seen before” in Michigan, the judge said.

'It was Hate. Plain And Simple': Whitmer On MI Synagogue Attack

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke Friday morning at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield.

Michigan Leaders Denounce Antisemitism After Oakland County Synagogue Attack

The suspect was killed in the attack and one security guard was injured, according to police.

School Choice Tax Credit Is Waiting — As Long As MI Opts In

States must soon decide whether to participate in the first major federal program funding private schools.

Whitmer Proposes New Methods For Early Literacy Skills, Housing Reforms To Ensure Ownership

American students are falling behind, Whitmer said, and Michigan students were no exception.

Allies Applaud Whitmer's Literacy Push As GOP House Looms, Progressives Look For Action

The Michigan Education Association Teachers' Union thanked Whitmer for making early literacy a top priority before she leaves office.