Michigan’s minimum and sub-minimum wages will increase on Jan. 1, 2026. Not everyone is happy about that.
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Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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Wonder what worries Michigan most? Go to a city council meeting
A new study from U-M finds most residents speaking at city council public comment periods in 15 communities are concerned primarily with local problems such as housing, public works and zoning, while a smaller proportion raise broader social concerns such as affordability, anti-racism and homelessness.
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Michigan’s prison population is aging, posing new challenges — and costs
There are more than 2,000 state prison inmates 65 years or older. Officials say the aging population requires specialized services, equipment and costs.
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Did auto insurance overhaul help Michigan motorists? Depends who you ask.
Michiganders are saving an average of $357 on auto insurance because of 2019 reforms, according to one new analysis. Critics say the study doesn’t show the full picture.
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Mishandled ballots in Michigan mayoral race shouldn’t be counted, judge rules
The ruling affirms Adam Alharbi’s controversial and narrow victory in the race for mayor of Hamtramck but the legal wrangling may be far from over.
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Michigan gets low marks for traffic safety laws in national report
Traffic deaths have jumped since the pandemic nationally, and even more so in Michigan.
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Michigan OK’s ticket bot ban as Legislature quietly ends 2025
Inspired by resale price spikes that plagued Taylor Swift’s 2024 Eras Tour, Michigan will soon outlaw online ticket scalping bots.
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Michigan ranked choice voting group ends 2026 ballot effort
Rank MI Vote, which seeks to bring ranked choice voting to Michigan, is ending a bid to put a proposal on the state’s 2026 ballot. Organizers say they may try again for 2028.
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Court blocks Michigan conversion therapy ban on free speech grounds
A federal appeals court has blocked Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors who are LGBTQ+, declaring it violates the First Amendment rights of therapists and counselors.
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Trump weather balloon cuts have Michigan meteorologists debating forecasts
Some weather forecasters say the missing data is affecting the quality of their predictions, while others say it’s too soon to tell.