As Michigan House adopts new rules for funding pet projects, Senate OKs plan to open governor and Legislature to public records requests.
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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Trump attempts to freeze federal grants. What it means for Michigan
Michigan officials were scrambling to assess the potential impact of the federal grant freeze, which the White House is defending as an effort to be ‘good stewards of taxpayer dollars.’
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Michigan faces new Senate battle as Gary Peters opts against reelection
US Sen. Gary Peters will not seek reelection in 2026, setting up another fierce battle for an open Michigan US Senate seat.
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Michigan 2025 tax changes: new credits, tax rollbacks and deadlines
Michigan’s 2025 tax season is here. Changes include the continued rollback of the ‘retirement tax’ and expanded eligibility for the Homestead Property Tax Credit.
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Trump order closes help desk in Detroit court for those facing deportation
A service that helped immigrants navigate the deportation process has been shuttered by President Donald Trump.
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As Trump threatens ‘sanctuary cities,’ Michigan officials ask: Who, us?
Amid warnings they could lose federal funding or face prosecution for failing to comply with Trump immigration orders, some Michigan officials are disputing ‘sanctuary’ designations.
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Michigan Senate Dems threaten to sue GOP-run House over bills in limbo
Three weeks into Michigan’s newly divided government, Senate Democrats prepare to sue House Republicans over bills approved last year but not yet sent to the governor for potential signature.
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Michigan wage and sick day rules: 5 things to know about proposed changes
Michigan lawmakers aim to change minimum wage and sick leave laws before they take effect next month. Here’s how.
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A million Michigan workers may lose sick leave guarantee under House plan
House lawmakers are expected to vote on amending minimum wage, sick leave laws in the coming days. Their plan would exempt 1 of 3 workers from sick leave mandates.
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In big shifts for Michigan, Trump scrapping EV ‘mandate’ and ‘Green New Deal’
In his inauguration speech, President Trump vows swift action to roll back EV-friendly policies and a climate spending law that is funding dozens of projects in Michigan.