President Donald Trump made big promises to Michigan voters last year. Nine months in, he’s made progress in the Middle East, but the state economy remains sluggish.
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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Michigan lawmakers clash over earmark reforms as criminal hearing looms
With an alleged embezzlement case heading to court next month, the Michigan Senate voted to make the state earmark process more transparent. Some say it doesn’t go far enough.
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Judge halts deportation for Michigan man with leukemia
A Michigan man facing possible deportation while dealing with life-threatening leukemia must be released from custody or at least be given a bond hearing in immigration court.
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One test, many siblings: Michigan woman fights to ban fertility fraud
After learning her mother’s fertility doctor had used his own sperm without consent, a Michigan woman is fighting to prevent it from happening to others.
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‘No Kings’ protests draw big crowds across Michigan
Big crowds gathered at ‘No Kings’ protests across the state to demonstrate against President Donald Trump. ‘People are more outraged every day by what’s going on,’ said one organizer.
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Michigan National Guard troops headed south to assist border patrol
About 120 Michigan National Guard soldiers will be deployed to the southern border to assist the Trump administration with an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration.
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Watch out, Michigan drivers: It’s peak time for moose crashes in UP
The Michigan DNR is urging Upper Peninsula drivers to slow down and stay alert in areas where moose are active, especially in October when collisions are most common.
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Michigan’s ‘toss up’ US Senate race draws donors from other states
Out-of-state donors are pouring money into Michigan’s US Senate race, where Haley Stevens narrowly outraised Democratic primary opponents in the third quarter, but Republican Mike Rogers built the largest war chest.
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Trump and UAW credit tariffs with Michigan investments, but headaches remain
The UAW is crediting President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports with recent, massive investments. But other manufacturers report headaches, canceled orders — and uncertainty remains.
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Sweeping plan would cap Michigan marijuana shops, freeze new applications
Michigan would stop issuing most new marijuana business licenses under sweeping legislation backed by a leading industry group. New dispensaries could not open in communities that already have more than one shop per 10,000 residents.