On his first day back in the White House, President Donald Trump pardons January 6 prisoners and takes action on immigration, inflation, gender identity and more. Here’s how Michigan could be affected.
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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As Trump sworn in, Michigan loyalists cheer in DC: ‘I have to pinch myself’
Despite last-minute changes due to the weather, ebullient Republicans who traveled to Washington for the inauguration were overjoyed by the return of Trump.
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On MAGA bus from Michigan, redemption, celebration for Trump inauguration
An overnight bus ride was a satisfying end of four years of frustration for Michigan fans of Donald Trump. ‘I view him as the savior of the country just like George Washington,’ one says.
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Republicans launch Michigan 'election integrity' panel
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.’
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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.