As Michigan officials try to negotiate a long-term road funding deal, the Trump administration is threatening to withhold roads money — including more than $2 billion from Michigan — if states fail to comply with immigration orders or if they maintain any diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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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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Gretchen Whitmer urged bipartisan cooperation. Michigan lawmakers quickly clashed
Michigan can do ‘hard things’ if Democrats and Republicans come together, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday. Moments later, legislative leaders pointed fingers at each other in a tense exchange.
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DeVos family pledges millions, taps Ronna McDaniel to help GOP win Michigan
The billionaire DeVos family is pledging millions to help Republicans reclaim Michigan state government through a newly-announced group named Michigan Forward Network.
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Judge throws out murder charge against Michigan trooper who struck fleeing man
Det. Sgt. Brian Keely struck a fleeing man with his unmarked SUV in 2024. The judge says the officer’s role with a federal task force gives him immunity from state prosecution.
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Mike Duggan's pitch for Michigan schools: Fix reading, fire failing principals
The Detroit mayor and 2026 independent gubernatorial candidate says ‘partisan turmoil’ is holding back Michigan and failing school children across the state.
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New housing, old school debates: 6 takeaways from Mackinac Policy Conference
Michigan political and business leaders are adjusting to island life at the annual Mackinac Policy Conference. Here’s what to know about the first full day.
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Trump considers pardon for Whitmer kidnap plotters, calling case a ‘railroad job’
President Donald Trump says he will ‘take a look’ at pardoning men convicted of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. It ‘looked to me like somewhat of a railroad job,’ he said of the case.
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Q&A: Michigan housing director says tariffs, ‘uncertainty’ posing challenges
Michigan wants to help build or rehabilitate 115,000 homes by September 2026. Economic uncertainty and federal funding threats aren’t helping, according to Amy Hovey, executive director and CEO of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
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From taxes to Medicaid, what Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ would mean for Michigan
A ‘big, beautiful bill’ backed by the Trump administration includes new and extended tax cuts and major changes to public assistance programs like SNAP and Medicaid. It could have big impacts for Michigan residents. Here’s what to know.
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Michigan House holds Jocelyn Benson in contempt, votes to ban trans athletes
In a spat over subpoenaed election training materials, the Michigan House voted to pursue legal action to force the Secretary of State to give up documents she said could damage election security if made public.