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Battle Creek Rep. Steve Frisbie Leads Michigan House Vote to Eliminate $5 Billion in Property Taxes
Battle Creek Republican Rep. Steve Frisbie sponsored an eight-bill property tax package that passed the Michigan House, eliminating $5 billion to $7.5 billion in annual revenue. Democrats warn the cuts would devastate school funding.
May 25, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - battle-creek
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Constitutional Amendment to Let Battle Creek Voters Pick Secretary of State and Attorney General
Republican and Democratic lawmakers introduced a constitutional amendment that would let Michigan voters choose secretary of state and attorney general nominees in primary elections instead of party conventions. The proposal faces a two-thirds vote in the legislature and a public referendum.
May 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - battle-creek
Planned Parenthood of Michigan Demands $5 Million From Whitmer or Clinics Will Close
Planned Parenthood of Michigan is asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for $5 million in emergency funding after federal Medicaid and Title X cuts threaten clinic closures across the state. Whitmer's office says only the legislature can allocate funds.
May 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - battle-creek
Battle Creek Native Rachel Votruba Honored With Honorary Doctorate At Northern Kentucky University
Rachel Votruba, a Battle Creek native who grew up in Hickory Corners, received an honorary doctorate at Northern Kentucky University for her decades of service in education and nonprofit work in Northern Kentucky.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - battle-creek
Michigan Attorney General Nessel Launches Opioid Settlement Tracker After Local Governments Hoard $176 Million
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel launched a new public tracking system revealing local governments have spent only 17.7% of $214 million in opioid settlement funds. The report follows a revised 2025 agreement requiring transparency from 86 local governments.
May 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - battle-creek
Battle Creek man Ronald Jamierson released from hospital after shooting injury last Sunday
Battle Creek basketball coach Ronald Jamierson was released from the hospital after a shooting outside a Springfield bar last Sunday. He says about a third of one calf muscle had to be removed.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - battle-creek
Battle Creek Gets $1.2 Million MDOT Investment as I-94 Business Loop Resurfacing Begins
MDOT has begun a $1.2 million resurfacing project on 1.3 miles of I-94 Business Loop in Battle Creek, with lane closures expected through July 31. The work covers Michigan Avenue and Main Street between Dickman Road and the Amtrak railroad.
June 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - battle-creek
Battle Creek Federal Center Listed for Sale as Government Seeks $430 Million in Savings
The Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek has been listed for potential sale by the General Services Administration. The building houses more than 1,000 workers, and community leaders say preserving those jobs is the top priority.
June 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - battle-creek
Michigan Governor Whitmer Says She Will Not Run for President in 2028. Then She Backtracks Hours Later
Governor Gretchen Whitmer told a Detroit reporter she will not run for president in 2028. Hours later at the Mackinac Policy Conference, she backtracked and said 'never say never.'
May 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - battle-creek
Battle Creek Field of Flight Brings F-35s, Fireworks and Road Closures for America's 250th
Battle Creek's Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival runs July 1-5 with F-35 fighter jets, fireworks, and road closures as the city celebrates America's 250th birthday.
June 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - battle-creek
Battle Creek Residents on the Line as Michigan House Passes Resolution Calling for Constitutional Convention
The Michigan House passed a resolution calling for an Article V constitutional convention to limit federal spending, congressional terms, and federal power. The measure now heads to the Senate.
June 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - battle-creek
Battle Creek Community Oversight Board to Review Detention of 16-Year-Old Jeremiah Spearman
Battle Creek's new Community Oversight Board will review the June 14 detention of 16-year-old Jeremiah Spearman after viral body camera footage sparked community outrage and questions about racial profiling in the Washington Heights neighborhood.
June 23, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - battle-creek
Battle Creek Native Carmen Bell Co-Creates Juneteenth Opera 'Tangled Roots' in Kalamazoo
Battle Creek native Carmen Bell co-created 'Tangled Roots,' a Juneteenth opera performed in Kalamazoo that adapts historical slave narratives into music and theater.
June 21, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - battle-creek
The Village Network of Battle Creek Dissolves After Directing $1.25 Million to BIPOC Organizations
The Village Network of Battle Creek announced its dissolution after directing $1.25 million to BIPOC-led organizations and entrepreneurs. Dr. Nakita Baylis credited community leadership for the success of the work.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - battle-creek
Battle Creek Voters Face Election Policy Showdown: Democrats Push Voting Rights Act, Republicans Demand Proof of Citizenship
Democrats want to pass the Michigan Voting Rights Act. Republicans want proof of citizenship to vote. Battle Creek voters will decide which agenda becomes law when they pick Michigan's next trifecta in November.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources