Ex-State Senator Adam Hollier Ends Bid For Congress, Joins Race For Michigan Secretary Of State

Hollier said he would invest in local clerks, giving them the resources they need to conduct fair and efficient elections.

Wagers On Touchdowns, Strikeouts And Even Penalties: States Eye Limits On Prop Bets

I mean, they’re betting on the next pitch, the next play, and it’s constant,” Hutchinson said. “There’s no pause. It’s just not healthy.”

MI Judge Tosses Case Against 15 Accused Fake Electors For Trump In 2020

Outside court, Republican state Rep. Matt Maddock, whose wife was charged, promised "retribution" against the attorney general.

Police Agencies Lower Education Standards As Staffing Shortages Persist

In some departments, these changes have sparked a surge in applications, but they haven’t always translated into higher staffing levels.

Whitmer Calls For Special Election To Fill Vacant Senate Seat

The election is for Michigan's 35th district, which includes parts of Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties​.

Researchers Shift Tactics To Tackle Extremism As Public Health Threat

Rebecca Kasen has seen and heard things in recent years in and around Michigan's capital city that she never would have expected.

Michigan Democrats Continue Attack On Mike Rogers' Medicaid Stance, Warn Of Rural Hospital Closures

Rogers, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump, is the lone Republican candidate ahead of the August 2026 primary.

Whitmer Declares State Of Emergency For Northern Michigan Counties Following Extreme Rain, Flooding

The Houghton County Road Commission and local officials continue to report pavement collapses as roads dry out, the Governor's office says.

Young Democrats Call On Whitmer To Fill Empty State Senate Seat Before 2026 Election

Since January, more than 270,000 Michiganders have been left without representation in the Democratic-led Michigan Senate.

Orwell's Opposition To Totalitarianism Was Rooted In Support For Freeing Workers From Exploitation

George Orwell, who died of tuberculosis at age 46, is a writer famous for the ideas that preoccupied him in the final years of his life.

John James Faces Mounting Pressure Over Alleged Misuse Of Government Resources To Promote Campaign

U.S. Rep. John James is facing mounting criticism for allegedly using government resources to promote a campaign event.

Former Ford Engineer Launches Bid For Michigan Congressional Seat

Don Ufford is now running for Congress as a Democrat to stand up to what he called President Donald Trump’s “reckless economic policies.”

As Michigan Schools Lay Off Staff Due To Ongoing Budget Standoff, Hall Tells Them To Hold The Line

The numerous press conferences and tough talk in Lansing, on both sides of the aisle, have brought the budget no closer to completion.

Most Refugees And Asylees Will Be Denied Food Stamps Under Trump's New Law

Supporters of the change note that refugees and asylees can get permits to work, and that they have other sources of support.

Trump Vows To End Mail-In Ballots: What MI Voters Need To Know

More than 1.8 million Michiganders voted by mail in last year's presidential election.

Michigan House GOP Seeks To Expand Whistleblower Protection Law, Citing State Employees Concerns

DeBoyer’s bill, which has yet to be introduced, would up the fine to $2,000, with the fine placed in the general fund.

Bill To Ban Ranked Choice Voting In Michigan Gets Hearing By GOP-Led House Elections Committee

Members of the committee voted 6-3 along party lines to send the bill back to the House floor for further consideration.

Whitmer Told Trump In Private That Michigan Auto Jobs Depend On A Tariff Change Of Course

A White House spokesman said no other president "has taken a greater interest in restoring American auto industry dominance" than Trump.

MI City Named 'Sanctuary Jurisdiction' By DOJ

The city uses its authority "to violate, obstruct, and defy the enforcement of Federal immigration laws," the DOJ alleges.

Here’s How Much Money MI Stations PBS, NPR Will Lose From Trump Cuts

Public Broadcasting Service and NPR affiliates in Michigan get major funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which is closing.

How A Michigan Program That Gives New Mothers Cash Could Be A Model For Rest Of US

Pregnant women receive $1,500 before delivery and $500 per month for the first 6 to 12 months of their babies’ lives, depending on location.

210K MI Residents To Have Medical Debt Erased: What To Know

The debt relief comes through a partnership with the nonprofit organization Undue Medical Debt.

Slotkin, MSU Cancer Researcher Highlight Federal Funding Cuts In Couric Interview

Slotkin and Bernard were guests on a live stream hosted by journalist and former network television news anchor Katie Couric.

How MI Senators Voted On $9B Bill Cutting Public Broadcasting, Foreign Aid

The legislation, one of President Donald Trump’s key priorities, would have major ramifications for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

AI Data Centers Are Using More Power. Regular Customers Are Footing The Bill

“Customers are already bearing billions of dollars in higher costs as a result of existing and forecast data center load,” the report said.

Rogers' Lagging U.S. Senate Fundraising Could Open The Door For Others To Jump In

The numbers show potential cracks in Rogers's campaign and could open the door for another challenger on the Republican side to jump in.

9 Products That Could Get More Expensive In MI Due To European Tariffs

The hefty tariffs could have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.

University Of Michigan Under Investigation After Arrests Of 2 Chinese Scientists

UM's research labs "remain vulnerable to sabotage," according to Education Department investigators.

Nessel Leads Coalition Of AGs Urging Passage Of Legislation To Curb ‘Unscrupulous' ICE Tactics

A coalition of 21 attorneys general sent a letter to Congress, expressing concern over escalating incidents involving masked ICE officers.

AG: Friske Investigation Ongoing With No Updates, Timeline For Decision On Charges

Lansing police asked John Dewane to issue warrants charging Friske with felony sexual assault, felony assault, and felony weapons offenses.

MI Joins Lawsuit Over Trump Administration's Education Funding Freeze

The pause affects more than $170 million in education funding in Michigan, and $6.8 billion nationwide.

Gun-Toting Ted Nugent Draws Ire From MI Wildlife Officer Over 'Appalling' Remarks

Nugent railed against state laws on hunting and game management while carrying a concealed weapon, which is not allowed in the capitol.

Democratic Lawmakers Say Federal Budget Cuts Will Hurt Michigan Efforts At Road Funding Plan

It’s the downstream effects the legislation will have on Michigan’s budget that are most concerning to State Senators McCann and Glanville.

Michigan earns 75/100 in financial transparency, ranking 35 among 50 states

New report from Truth in Accounting reveals Michigan’s strengths and weaknesses in fiscal reporting

Court Pauses New Energy Efficiency Building Standards Amid Legal Challenge From Michigan Builders

The department will remove links to access the 2021 Michigan Residential Code Book, which includes the changes in question from its website.

$157M In MI Education Funding Paused By Trump Administration: See Impacted Programs

Here's how much money key Michigan education programs stand to lose:

Owner Of Twice-Sunken Barge Qualifies For Reduced Sentence After Relocating The Vessel

While Balcom is entitled to a reduced sentence, the Court has yet to amend its ruling, according to the department.

'Big Beautiful Bill' Passed By House: What It Means For MI

MAGA's landmark bill holds sweeping impacts for Michiganders.

No Flags Or Fireworks: What Nationwide July 4 Protests Mean For MI

The group that orchestrated the "No Kings" demonstrations is joining with other activists groups in mobilizing across the nation.

Michigan Supreme Court Won't Hear Appeal In Robocall Election Disinformation Case

In Michigan, Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl each face four felony charges for voter intimidation and other violations of state election law.