Michigan House Republicans last week abruptly cut money for a nonprofit that provides wigs to kids with cancer as part of a broader push to cancel unspent funds.
Michigan Government
Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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After government sold their home, Michiganders take fight to Supreme Court
A Michigan family’s dispute with Isabella County could help set the national precedent on what homeowners are entitled to if their property is seized and resold by the government to cover back taxes.
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Lawmakers push farmer suicide prevention funding after Bridge Michigan report
Bipartisan lawmakers in the Michigan House say funding for a farmer suicide prevention program must be restored following a Bridge Michigan report on high suicide rates.
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RxKids ‘in limbo,’ Flint reeling over surprise cuts by House Republicans
Plans to expand a cash assistance program for new and expecting mothers are now ‘in limbo’ after Michigan House Republicans unexpectedly canceled previously approved spending, according to Dr. Mona Hanna.
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Michigan House cancels $645M in state spending without Senate OK
Through an arcane section of state law, the Republican-controlled state House scrapped hundreds of millions in ongoing spending on state projects. Democrats called the process ‘corrupt.’
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Michigan cracks down on using fake lawyer letters to smuggle drugs into prisons
Michigan is tightening its mail policy after finding synthetic drugs embedded in paper sent under the guise of legal or confidential mail. The department says the updated approach creates another safeguard.
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Bills spurred by Michigan hospital killing would allow free PPO service
Victims of domestic violence or stalking wouldn’t have to pay police to serve the perpetrator with a personal protection order under the state Senate-passed legislation.
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Duggan reflects on development, Detroit’s population, data center ‘secrecy’
Duggan decided not to seek reelection so he could run for governor of Michigan in 2026 as an independent candidate.
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Michigan quickly deletes government chats, raising transparency questions
Requests for communications between state officials filed by Bridge Michigan have been repeatedly denied because the records, if they existed, have been deleted.
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Michigan to use $38M in opioid funds to expand housing for people in recovery
The $38 million for stable housing comes as the Trump administration shifts away from long-term solutions for the country’s homeless.