A bipartisan group of legislators partnered with attorney general Dana Nessel to strengthen human trafficking laws, but a dysfunctional legislature will pose hurdles.
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 shares voting data with feds — but says some legally off limits
The state denied the Trump administration’s request for personally identifying information, including Social Security numbers.
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As Michigan lawmakers fight, bipartisan transparency and public safety bills flounder
It’s not just the budget: Hundreds of policy proposals are stalled in the Michigan Legislature, including broadly bipartisan bills to improve government transparency, public safety and limit cellphone use in schools.
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Whitmer calls 2026 special election for long-vacant Michigan Senate seat
More than 230 days after a state Senate seat was vacated, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called special elections to fill the post by May of 2026.
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Michigan’s last ‘sanctuary’ standing? Why East Lansing is a Trump immigration target
East Lansing’s immigration-friendly “sanctuary” status has made it a target of the Trump administration. It’s an “honor,” according to a local official who says the city has no plan to change course.
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Whitmer attorneys: Courts can’t force special election for long-vacant seat
Attorneys for Whitmer say the governor is “currently deciding” when to call a special election to fill a state Senate seat that has been vacant eight months. Critics have accused her of playing politics.
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Trump admin to Michigan: Remove ‘gender ideology’ from sex ed or lose millions
As Michigan’s GOP-led House considers restricting transgender student bathroom use, the Trump administration warns the state it will lose funding if it doesn’t cut ‘gender ideology’ from sex ed materials.
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Michigan SOS: DOJ went silent after requesting voter records
The files are “ready to go over” to the feds, said a spokesperson for the Michigan Department of State. “It seems strange that they’re not prepared to help us.”
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Michigan House GOP budget cuts spending, workers and DEI to pave way for roads
With a potential government shutdown looming, Michigan’s Republican-led House unveiled and quickly approved a $78.5 billion budget plan that would slash spending and state workers but boost road funding.
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DePerno seeks to delay misconduct hearing as he mounts new AG bid
Matthew DePerno, the Michigan Republican Party’s 2022 nominee for attorney general, is seeking to delay a professional misconduct hearing as he prepares for another run.