President Donald Trump returns to Michigan on Tuesday to discuss the economy, which remains sluggish in the state where he promised a ‘Michigan miracle.’ Here are the facts.
As Donald Trump returns, the ‘Michigan miracle’ he promised remains far off
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Blue moon, ‘planet parade’ and meteor showers coming to Michigan skies
It’ll be “once in a blue moon” this year, with several chances for stargazing across Michigan, including a rare blue moon, eight supermoons, multiple meteor showers and a February ‘planet parade.’
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A wintry winter is boosting cold-weather recreation in Michigan
Heavy snow and cool temperatures across the state in the last few months means winter sports in Michigan are thriving, despite some warm spells.
Posted inMichigan Government
What Garlin Gilchrist’s switch means for Michigan governor, SOS races
Jocelyn Benson is happy Garlin Gilchrist is no longer running for governor. Democrats already running for secretary of state aren’t happy he’s joined their race, arguing the post is ‘not a consolation prize.’
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Who’s running for Michigan governor: Garlin Gilchrist ends bid, runs for SOS
Michigan voters will elect a new governor in 2026. See which candidates are already lining up to run.
Posted inTalent & Education
U-M expected to name Syracuse chancellor its next president
Kent Syverud, who earned two degrees from the University of Michigan, is expected to become U-M’s next president. U-M’s Board of Regents will hold a special meeting Monday to make its selection.
Posted inMichigan Government
President Donald Trump returning to Michigan for economic club speech
President Donald Trump is expected to address members of the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan House GOP sues to try to block $645M restored after Nessel opinion
Michigan House Republicans are again attempting to block $645 million in previously approved state spending. Attorney General Dana Nessel was wrong to call the move unconstitutional, they argue.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Judge: Michigan bid to rebuild mental health care has ‘significant conflicts’
A judge is asking the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to revise its ‘competitive procurement process’ as it sets out to restructure its Medicaid-supported mental health programs.
Posted inMichigan Government
Before road funding deal, road builder money flowed to Michigan lawmakers
Political donations by road builders doubled in 2025 as Michigan lawmakers negotiated a road funding deal. Much of the money flowed in August, when industry officials spent big at a fundraiser for House Speaker Matt Hall’s political action committee.