Translating election materials is complex and costly for Michigan municipalities. Statewide coordination could help.
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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Trump gets his 'big, beautiful bill.' What it means for Michigan
The ‘big, beautiful bill’ is heading to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature thanks to support from Michigan Republicans in the US House. Here’s what it could mean for the state.
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6 laws in 6 months: Michigan’s divided Legislature off to slowest start in decades
Michigan’s Republican-led House and Democratic-led Senate aren’t seeing eye-to-eye on much. They’ve agreed on just six bills through the first six months of 2025, by far the slowest start in the past two decades.
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Michigan drunk driving arrests plunge. Impairment remains deadly threat
Arrests for drunk driving are down 28% in Michigan since 2014, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s happening less. Police say staffing issues are limiting their patrols.
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Trump admin withholds more than $156M for Michigan school programs, educator training
The federal government is withholding more than $6 billion in education grants — including more than $156 million for Michigan — to ensure they align with President Donald Trump’s priorities
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No deal: In blow to schools, Michigan’s divided Legislature misses budget deadline
Michigan law required lawmakers to finalize a state budget by July 1. They didn’t. That’s bad news for schools, who are making their own spending decisions without knowing how much money they’ll get from the state.
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Senate passes ‘big, beautiful bill:’ What it means for Michigan
As approved Tuesday by the US Senate, the ‘big, beautiful bill’ could have a big impact on Michigan. It proposes major changes to federal taxes, Medicaid, food assistance, energy, student loan programs and more.
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Michigan groups aim to ban political spending by DTE, Consumers, state contractors
Pending petition drive aims to limit corporate political spending in Michigan. Could it make the ballot in 2026?
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Other cities 'racing not to be Flint' as they begin replacing lead pipes
There’s now a federal mandate for communities to replace their lead pipes, so lessons from Flint’s failures are valuable nationwide.
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Michigan petition summer: What to know about voting, tax, wage proposals before you sign
From ranked choice voting to a ‘tax the rich’ plan, Michigan voters could soon be asked to sign at least six petitions for potential 2026 ballot proposals. Here’s what you need to know.