Records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act show a secret security upgrade at the Michigan Capitol will cost $2 million and include replacement of ballistics windows for the governor’s ceremonial office.
Records: Secret security plan for Michigan Capitol to cost $2M, replace bulletproof windows
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: June 27, 2025: Prove your smarts. Be a hero
Make your kids proud. Answer these questions about the week that was in Michigan
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Great Lakes scientists discover new lifeform microbe, name it ShipGoo1
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Duluth found the previously-undiscovered microorganisms hiding in the tar-like goo oozing out of a research vessel’s rudder shaft.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Ten months later, McLaren reveals 740,000 impacted by ransomware attack
The hospital system’s August 2024 data breach caused delays for critical medical services. Patients are encouraged to monitor and review their financial statements and insurance claims.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Wake boats make big waves, bigger clashes on Michigan lakes. Time for limits?
High-powered boats designed to create big waves are dividing watersports fans and lakefront residents angry about property damage and erosion. A battle is brewing over whether to regulate them.
Posted inMichigan Government
Slotkin pitches ‘economic war plan’ for Democrats to play ‘offense’ against Trump
Michigan’s newest US Senator is urging her party to take a new approach to President Donald Trump and refocus on middle class voters.
Posted inMichigan Government
GOP leader: Bump stock, ghost gun bans ‘dead on arrival’ in Michigan House
Michigan’s Democratic-led Senate approved bills to crack down on untraceable guns and bump stock attachments. The plans will go nowhere in the Michigan House, says Republican Speaker Matt Hall.
Posted inMichigan Government
Ranked choice voting: What to know about Michigan ballot initiative
Groups like Rank MI Vote want the state to adopt the method that was just used in New York City’s mayoral primary.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan EV registrations jump, but still far from Whitmer’s 2 million goal
Electric vehicle registrations doubled in Michigan over the past two years. But the 85,666 registrations are still a fraction of the 2 million EVs Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hopes to see by 2030.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Senate OKs plan critics argue will 'vastly expand secrecy in public bodies'
Michigan Senate approves bill allowing more public government bodies to meet in private, drawing criticism from transparency advocates.