Government transparency, gun reforms, polluter pay proposals among more than 250 bills that died as the Michigan House abruptly adjourned for the year, ending Democratic control of the lower chamber.
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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Immigration helps Michigan gain 57K residents, losses to other states shrink
Michigan’s population rose 0.6% as more than 67,600 migrants moved to the state from July 2023 to July 2024. Also, losses to other states shrunk and the birth-death gap narrowed.
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Michigan lawmakers finalize $247M in state subsidies, minus copper mine money
Michigan Senators Wednesday approved nearly $250 million in project incentives but left out money for a UP mine in the process.
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It’s official: Donald Trump wins Michigan Electoral College vote
Michigan awards its 15 Electoral College votes to President-elect Donald Trump — with fanfare and without incident.
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Dems go it alone in Michigan House, where chaotic meeting ends in lame-duck limbo
After GOP walkout, Michigan House Democrats pass slew of bills to regulate book bans, simplify gender changes on state IDs and more – before a Democratic departure forces an abrupt adjournment.
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Michigan eggs must be cage-free by 2025 as new sales law takes effect
Starting Dec. 31, Michigan grocery stores will only be able to sell cage-free eggs under law adopted five years ago. The law comes as the industry moves to cage-free, but it could mean higher prices.
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Republicans walk out of Michigan House, demand action on tipped wage and sick leave laws
In a dramatic exchange, House Republicans walked off the floor. Democrats proceeded to approve bills to deter “sextortion.”
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Ten ways Michigan may change under Trump, from doctors and EVs to school lunch
More doctors but fewer insurance options for the needy? Tax credits for private schools, but not EVs? Here’s what residents can expect in 2025 under President-elect Donald Trump.
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Gun reforms among measures approved in marathon Michigan lame-duck meetings
Michigan Democrats approved “ghost gun” and bump stock bans, but several other major packages are in limbo with few voting days left.
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Michigan eyes tougher petition drive rules after signature fraud scandals
Legislators are looking to eliminate incentives to falsify signatures or lie to would-be signers.