New House GOP leaders signal focus on ‘election integrity.’ Said one lawmaker: ‘We don’t need a lot of fraud to want to prevent it.’
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's economy is on the line,’ Gretchen Whitmer warns at Detroit Auto Show
Whitmer is seeking bipartisan cooperation on economic incentives and road funding in Lansing but warns proposed Trump tariffs could hurt the state’s auto industry.
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AWWHELL no: See which license plates are 2DAMFUN for Michigan
The Department of State office has denied more than 25,000 personalized license plates due to the letter and number combinations forming inappropriate words or phrases.
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Michigan restaurants warn of price hikes over wage, sick day laws
Michigan’s business, restaurant industry officials flock to Lansing urging changes to pending sick leave, tipped wage laws.
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Who funds Michigan lawmakers? Most get cash from PACs, not voters they represent
Michigan lawmakers get most of their campaign cash from PACs that represent industries and other special interests, including labor unions and business groups. Experts ask: Who will they listen to in Lansing?
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Michigan looks to future with R&D tax credits, startup ‘innovation fund’
Michigan will offer businesses up to $100 million a year in research and development tax credits and spend $60 million on startups under legislation signed Monday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Michigan tax revenue up, but economic unknowns loom
Michigan has a projected tax surplus. Democrats say that shows they’ve built a strong economy. Republicans say give it back to taxpayers.
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Michigan’s blue and black retro license plates to return next month
Beginning in February, Michigan motorists will be able to buy the vintage Great Lakes blue plate from the 1980s and 90s, along with a white-on-black plate from the late 70s.
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Michigan Democrats’ pension, retirement bills in limbo amid GOP ‘legal review’
Michigan Democrats approved the bills last month but didn’t send them to the governor. House Republicans aren’t doing it for them.
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Michigan House GOP leader on FOIA reform: 'Don't get your hopes up'
Michigan is one of two states that fully exempts the governor and lawmakers from public records requests. House Speaker Matt Hall says he is focused on other transparency measures.