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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Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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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.
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Records: Secret security plan for Michigan Capitol to cost $2M, replace bulletproof windows
Records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act show a secret security upgrade at the Michigan Capitol will cost $2 million and include replacement of ballistics windows for the governor’s ceremonial office.
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Slotkin pitches ‘economic war plan’ for Democrats to play ‘offense’ against Trump
Michigan’s newest US Senator is urging her party to take a new approach to President Donald Trump and refocus on middle class voters.
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GOP leader: Bump stock, ghost gun bans ‘dead on arrival’ in Michigan House
Michigan’s Democratic-led Senate approved bills to crack down on untraceable guns and bump stock attachments. The plans will go nowhere in the Michigan House, says Republican Speaker Matt Hall.
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Ranked choice voting: What to know about Michigan ballot initiative
Groups like Rank MI Vote want the state to adopt the method that was just used in New York City’s mayoral primary.
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Michigan Senate OKs plan critics argue will 'vastly expand secrecy in public bodies'
Michigan Senate approves bill allowing more public government bodies to meet in private, drawing criticism from transparency advocates.