The Democratic governor meets with the Republican president for at least the third time since he returned to the White House.
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Michigan warns of tax refund delays amid a surge in early filing
More Michiganders are filing their state income taxes early this year, and while the Michigan Department of Treasury has already received more than 2 million returns, some taxpayers could see delays.
Michigan’s ‘red flag’ gun law use jumps 31% in 2025
Michigan’s ‘red flag’ gun law two years on shows an uptick in requests. Can any conclusions be drawn? Some say more data is needed.
Aric Nesbitt includes more state psychiatric hospitals in anti-crime agenda
Michigan needs more psychiatric hospitals to cut down on homelessness and crime, the GOP gubernatorial candidate has proposed, coinciding with a Trump administration push for more institutionalization of the homeless.
Case closed on Michigan’s ‘false electors.’ Dana Nessel won’t appeal dismissal
Michigan’s attorney general won’t pursue appeal after a court dismissed charges against a group of Republican ‘false electors’ who falsely claimed Donald Trump won Michigan in 2020.
Longer sentences push Michigan prisons closer to capacity
Michigan’s prison population has begun to rise slightly after years of decline, bringing correctional facilities closer to full capacity as the number of available beds shrinks following recent prison closures.
Tech group: Michigan will be sued over efforts to restrain social media
A major tech group suggests Michigan would be sued if it tries to regulate minors’ access to social media. State lawmakers are undeterred.
Michigan town keeps zoning blocking trustee’s gravel mine
A northern Michigan township official wanted to end zoning, which would help him build a gravel mine. The township board just said no.
Lots of tax cut promises, few specifics, from GOP gov hopefuls at forum
Four of six Republican governor candidates shared plenty of common ground during a Saginaw County forum, agreeing to slash taxes and government. They offered fewer answers about replacing lost revenue.
Michigan sues prediction market Kalshi, alleging illegal sports betting
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has sued KalshiEx LLC, arguing the company is operating an unlicensed sports betting platform through its prediction market contracts.