Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jocelyn Benson wants more tax credits for homebuyers, but also new taxes on Airbnbs and limits on home sales to private equity firms.
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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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Where Michigan Secretary of State candidates stand on key election issues
Votebeat asked Michigan’s secretary of state candidates where they stand on proof of citizenship, election security, and more.
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Can Michigan block new ICE facilities? How officials are fighting back
In Romulus and Southfield, local and state officials are battling a proposed ICE detention center and office space. They face an uphill fight.
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Study: Ann Arbor council most divided in nation — and that’s a good thing
A data company scoured 8 million meeting minutes nationwide over 17 years and concluded that Ann Arbor has the most dissent on its City Council. That makes for long meetings but good government
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Tears, anger at Michigan hearing on bungled tribal boarding school report
More than 40 years after Michigan’s last tribal boarding school closed, the state is still struggling to come to grips with the practice that devastated generations of Native American families.
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Gretchen Whitmer’s last State of the State: Literacy, legacy and a Trump thank you
In her final annual address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out plans to create a new affordable housing tax credit and limit medical debt. She also thanked President Donald Trump for a commitment to Selfridge.
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Watch, read Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s final State of the State address
Watch Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s final 2026 State of the State address, or read the full speech, as prepared for delivery.
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GOP leader proposes $4.7B Michigan service tax to pay for property tax cuts
Michigan should tax certain services to pay for property tax relief, according to Republican House Speaker Matt Hall, who is proposing what he calls the ‘biggest tax reform in Michigan’s history.’
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State of Union fact check: Trump honors Michigan athletes, defends tariffs
President Donald Trump touted Olympics winners, the economy, tax breaks and more in his State of the Union address. Here are the facts.
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Mold, medical failures alleged at Michigan women’s prison
Lawmakers are scrutinizing conditions at the Huron Valley Correctional Facility following the death of an inmate from a treatable infection and testimony alleging mold, poor ventilation and unsafe living conditions.