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John Nevin Asks "But Are You Wearing Pants?" - Michigan Supreme Court Director Comments on Subordinate While Court Denies 100% of Family Grievances
John Nevin, Communications Director for the Michigan Supreme Court, publicly asked a court consultant whether he was wearing pants on LinkedIn. Meanwhile, Ari B. Adler, a communications consultant with ties to SCAO, was working from a beach watching a SpaceX launch. The court system they represent has denied 100% of parent grievances in Kalamazoo County over five consecutive years.
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
John Ball Zoo Aquarium Committee Rejects Walker Site After Due Diligence Review
The John Ball Zoo Aquarium Committee has rejected a Walker landfill site after a due diligence review. The aquarium project remains in early stages with plans to open by 2031 and could draw 1 million visitors in its first year.
May 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
Michigan Governor Filing Deadline: Perry Johnson and Aric Nesbitt Among Last to Submit Signatures for 2026 Race
Michigan Republicans Aric Nesbitt and Perry Johnson filed signatures for the 2026 gubernatorial race on the April 21 deadline, as the state Bureau of Elections reviews all submissions and the Board of State Canvassers makes final decisions on ballot access.
April 22, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Businesses Push for Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling Strips Trump Levies as Whitmer Directs State Agencies to Help
Governor Whitmer signs executive directive to help Michigan businesses seek refunds from Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional by Supreme Court, requiring state agencies to report on economic impact and provide guidance on refund process.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - courts
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Michigan Conversion Therapy Ban, Opening Door for Catholic Charities Challenge
U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Colorado conversion therapy ban strengthens legal challenge to Michigan's similar law, with Catholic Charities seeking to block enforcement on free speech grounds.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Signs Tariff Refund Directive as Gas Prices Surge to $3.89 Per Gallon
Governor Whitmer signs executive directive to help Michigan businesses access tariff refunds as Supreme Court rules Trump-era tariffs unconstitutional; gas prices surge to $3.89 per gallon amid Iran war
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Orders Study of Tariff Impact on Michigan Economy as Federal Refund Process Unclear
Governor Whitmer signs executive directive requiring state agencies to report on economic impact of federal tariffs and ensure businesses understand refund process after Supreme Court strikes down tariff policy.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Orders State Agencies to Track Tariff Impact and Help Businesses Seek Supreme Court Refunds
Governor Whitmer signs executive directive ordering state agencies to report on tariff impacts and help Michigan businesses access refunds for unconstitutional tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. The federal refund process is 60-85% complete and could take up to 45 days to process applications.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - elections
Grand Rapids on the Line as Michigan Governor Candidates Clash Over Tax Cuts, New State Departments, and Marijuana Taxes
Michigan governor candidates clashed over tax policy, government structure, and economic priorities at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Their proposals will directly impact Grand Rapids businesses and residents.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Environment
Holland: EPA Sets July 23 Public Hearing on Consumers Energy Injection Wells at Campbell Plant
The EPA will hold a public hearing in Holland on July 23 about two proposed deep injection wells at the J.H. Campbell Power Plant in West Olive. Consumers Energy seeks decade-long permits to dispose of coal combustion residuals wastewater underground.
June 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Traverse City Dispensaries Face Squeeze as Michigan’s 24% Wholesale Weed Tax Revenue Falls Short
Michigan's 24 percent wholesale marijuana tax is falling short of revenue projections, raising concerns for Traverse City dispensaries and rural communities that depend on cannabis tax revenue.
June 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislation
Warren Families on the Line as Michigan Lawmakers Question Rx Kids Funding at Capitol Hearing
Michigan lawmakers questioned Rx Kids funding at a Tuesday hearing in Lansing. The cash assistance program serves families in Oakland County, including Warren, but its future state funding is uncertain in the next budget.
June 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Dearborn Voters Could Pick Michigan Attorney General and Secretary of State in Primaries Under New Proposal
Bipartisan lawmakers propose a constitutional amendment to let Michigan voters, including those in Dearborn, pick attorney general and secretary of state nominees in primaries instead of party conventions.
May 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - crime
Flint Family Preparing To Bury 9-Year-Old Tyhari Knox Killed In Drive-By Shooting
A Flint family is preparing to bury 9-year-old Tyhari Knox who was killed in a drive-by shooting that fired more than 200 bullets into their Altoona Street home and injured her 12-year-old sister.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Michigan Lawmakers Hold First Hearing on Dam Safety Reforms After Nearly Six Years
Michigan lawmakers held their first hearing on dam safety reforms nearly six years after the catastrophic Edenville Dam failure, with House Bill 5485 seeking to tighten oversight and strengthen state power to order emergency actions on unsafe structures.
April 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Rep. Dingell Grills RFK Jr. Over Michigan Measles Outbreak at Capitol Hill Hearing
Michigan Rep. Dingell confronted HHS Secretary RFK Jr. about rising measles cases in Michigan and the federal government's handling of vaccine policy during a House committee hearing.
April 23, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - infrastructure
Governor Whitmer Kicks Off Final Road Construction Season as Marijuana Tax Lawsuit Threatens Infrastructure Funding
Governor Whitmer kicks off Michigan's 2026 road construction season with her final infrastructure push while facing legal challenges to the marijuana wholesale tax that funds the nearly $2 billion annual road investment.
April 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - courts
Michigan Senate Passes Anti-Terrorism Bill to Clarify Threat Standards
Michigan Senate unanimously passes anti-terrorism bill clarifying threat standards to address constitutional concerns raised by courts
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Signs Executive Directive to Help Businesses Seek Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling
Governor Whitmer signs executive directive to help Michigan businesses receive refunds for tariffs ruled unconstitutional by Supreme Court, requiring state agencies to evaluate impacts and assist businesses in seeking refunds.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Orders State Agencies to Help Businesses Seek Refunds on Trump Tariffs Struck Down by Supreme Court
Governor Whitmer directs state agencies to assess tariff impacts and help businesses access refunds after Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs unconstitutional
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Michigan's Line 5 Appeal; Governor Orders Tariff Refund Assistance
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear Michigan's appeal in the Line 5 pipeline case, leaving lower court rulings that allow Enbridge to sue the state over its shutdown efforts. Meanwhile, Gov. Whitmer directed state agencies to help Michigan businesses pursue refunds from unconstitutional tariffs.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Whitmer Signs Dual Executive Orders Addressing Energy Emergency and Tariff Refunds
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs dual executive orders addressing rising gas prices due to the Iran war and federal tariff refunds for businesses. The energy emergency order allows cheaper fuel blends in eight Southeast Michigan counties, while the tariff directive directs state agencies to help businesses recover costs from Trump administration tariffs recently struck down by the Supreme Court.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·8 sources - elections
Michigan House Advances Proof of Citizenship Voting Bill After Committee Hearing
House Bill 4765, a GOP-sponsored proposal requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, advanced to the House floor after a contentious committee hearing. The Michigan Democratic Party formally opposed the bill, calling it an attempt to make it harder for Michiganders to vote.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Declares Energy Emergency and Orders Tariff Refund Study as Gas Prices Spike
Governor Whitmer signs executive order declaring energy emergency to ease gas prices in eight southeastern Michigan counties while directing state agencies to help businesses access refunds from unconstitutional federal tariffs.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Signs Executive Directive to Assess Tariff Impact and Help Businesses Access Refunds
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs executive directive on the one-year anniversary of Trump's 'Liberation Day' to help businesses and consumers access refunds for tariffs ruled illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court. The directive orders state agencies to compile reports on tariff impacts and assist businesses in navigating the federal refund process.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Help Michigan Businesses Seek Trump Tariff Refunds
Governor Whitmer signs executive directive ordering state agencies to help businesses seek refunds on Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court, while requiring comprehensive reports on tariff impact on Michigan industries and families.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Declares Energy Emergency to Lower Gas Prices Amid Iran War and Tariffs
Governor Whitmer signs executive order declaring state of energy emergency to ease fuel restrictions and lower gas prices amid rising costs driven by Iran war and tariffs.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Issues Executive Order to Evaluate Tariff Impacts and Help Michiganders Seek Federal Refunds
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive ordering state agencies to evaluate the economic impact of federal tariffs and help Michigan businesses seek refunds from the federal government after the Supreme Court struck down portions of the tariffs.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - budget
Michigan 2026 Budget Approved with Vacant Job Cuts, Marijuana Tax Hike, and Road Funding Boost
Michigan approves $81B budget with vacant job cuts, new marijuana tax, and road funding boosts after missing July deadline
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan Treasury Sets April 20 Deadline for First Wholesale Marijuana Tax Payments With Penalty Waiver Option
Michigan Treasury has set April 20, 2026 as the deadline for first quarterly payments of the new 24% Wholesale Marijuana Tax, with a penalty and interest waiver option for businesses that submit at least 75% of taxes due by the deadline and pay the full amount by January 20, 2027. The department issued Revenue Administrative Bulletin 2026-3 providing detailed guidance on tax calculations, taxable transactions, and compliance requirements.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Michigan Marijuana Industry Files Second Lawsuit Challenging 24% Wholesale Tax as Unconstitutional
Michigan's recreational marijuana industry filed a second lawsuit challenging the state's 24% wholesale cannabis tax, arguing the tax structure creates unconstitutional tax pyramiding that exceeds the constitutional 6% sales tax cap.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan House Passes Bill to Ban Kratom, Synthetic Variants From Market
The Michigan House of Representatives approved House Bill 5537 on March 18, legislation that would make it illegal to manufacture, sell or distribute kratom and its synthetic variants across the state, with penalties including up to 90 days in jail for first offenses.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Pontiac Save-A-Lot Store Used to Spend Stolen SNAP Benefits as Michigan Faces $300 Million Data-Sharing Penalty
A Pontiac Save-A-Lot store was used to spend stolen SNAP benefits from vulnerable Michiganders, as the state faces a $300 million federal penalty for refusing to share food stamp data with the USDA.
June 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Detroit’s Mike Duggan Exits Michigan Governor Race, Clearing Path for Benson
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan ended his independent campaign for Michigan governor Thursday, citing polling deficits and fundraising shortfalls. His exit clears the path for Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and reshapes the 2026 gubernatorial race.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislation
Marquette Senator McBroom Leads Bipartisan Push to Let Michigan Voters Pick AG and SOS in Primaries
Marquette-area Sen. Ed McBroom is a key sponsor of a bipartisan constitutional amendment that would let primary voters pick Michigan's attorney general and secretary of state nominees and overhaul governance of the state's three flagship universities.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislation
Kalamazoo Senator Leads Michigan Senate Hearing on Dam Safety Bills After Statewide Flooding
Senate Committee on Energy and Environment, chaired by Sen. Sean McCann of Kalamazoo, heard testimony on two bipartisan bills to strengthen Michigan's aging dam infrastructure and increase oversight of hydroelectric dam sales.
May 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Elliot Cadeau Returns to Michigan Wolverines After Declaring for NBA Draft
Michigan basketball star Elliot Cadeau, who declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, has officially returned to the Wolverines for the 2026-27 season after agreeing to a new deal with the program.
May 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
All 83 Michigan Counties Certify Nov. 8 Election Results, Clearing Path for Whitmer to Become Official
All 83 Michigan counties certified Nov. 8 election results by Tuesday, setting the stage for the Board of State Canvassers to finalize certification by Nov. 28 and make election wins official for Gov. Whitmer and other officials.
April 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - courts
Michigan Suspends Driver's Licenses Without Confirming Courts Held Required Hearings
The Secretary of State's office executes thousands of license suspensions from FOC offices each year. There is no system to verify the courts followed the law first.
April 13, 2026·James Thornton·9 sources - courts
Second Lawsuit Challenges Michigan's 24% Marijuana Wholesale Tax as Legal Battle Heats Up
Michigan's cannabis industry files second lawsuit challenging 24% wholesale tax, arguing it creates unconstitutional tax pyramiding that exceeds state's 6% sales tax cap and threatens road funding.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - crime
Warren: 17-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Police Chase Kills Detroit Father Remions Washington
A 17-year-old from Arizona visiting family in Michigan faces adult murder charges after a stolen truck chase in Warren ended in a crash that killed 48-year-old Remions Washington. Five juveniles were in the vehicle.
June 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Traverse City Voters Could See Ballot Changes as Michigan Minor Parties Sue to Restore Fusion Voting
The Michigan Common Sense Party and Michigan Libertarian Party have sued Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to restore fusion voting, a practice banned in 1895. If successful, Michigan ballots could list candidates under multiple party names.
June 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
Grand Rapids Voters Face Crowded 2026 Michigan Gubernatorial Primary as Whitmer Era Ends
Six candidates are competing in Michigan's 2026 gubernatorial primary as Governor Gretchen Whitmer becomes term-limited. The race includes Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, Rep. John James, Sen. Aric Nesbitt, former AG Mike Cox, and Perry Johnson.
May 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - accountability
Nesbitt Demands Federal Probe Into Whitmer’s Ties to $20 Million Grant Scandal
Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt has demanded a federal investigation into Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's ties to Fay Beydoun, a metro Detroit businesswoman facing 16 felony charges over a $20 million state grant. The political clash intensifies as the 2026 gubernatorial race heats up.
May 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Whitmer Signs Energy Emergency Executive Order to Combat Rising Gas Prices
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2026-4 declaring an energy emergency to combat rising gas prices, allowing for the sale of cheaper fuel blends in eight counties home to 5 million residents.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Declares Energy Emergency to Lower Gas Prices Amid Rising Costs
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight counties, temporarily easing fuel blend requirements to lower gas prices by 10-20 cents as global oil markets face disruption from the Iran war.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - accountability
Detroit Businesswoman Fay Beydoun Charged With 16 Felonies in $20 Million Michigan Grant Scandal
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charged Fay Beydoun with 16 felonies, alleging she stole from a $20 million state grant awarded to her nonprofit Global Link International and used taxpayer funds for personal expenses including rugs, furniture, and dinners for Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
June 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislature
Lansing’s Budget Fight Boils Over at Mackinac: Chamber Leaders Clash Over Tax Increases, Rainy Day Fund
Michigan's four legislative chamber leaders clashed publicly at the Mackinac Policy Conference over the state budget fight. House Speaker Matt Hall set preconditions for a deal that directly conflict with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's plan, raising the stakes for a potential government shutdown.
June 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Detroit Poll: Michigan Voters Don't Know the State Is Falling Behind on Income, Education, and Jobs
A new Detroit Regional Chamber poll finds 75 percent of Michigan voters don't know the state has fallen to 39th nationally in per-person income. The findings arrive as the Mackinac Policy Conference opens with warnings that Michigan's house is on fire.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
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 - elections
Former Democratic and Republican Party Leaders Team Up to Eliminate Michigan Nominating Conventions
Former Michigan Democratic and Republican party officials are launching a joint effort to eliminate nominating conventions for statewide offices and replace them with primary elections through a constitutional amendment.
April 23, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - courts
Supreme Court Conversion Therapy Ruling Threatens Michigan Law Protecting LGBTQ+ Youth
US Supreme Court ruling against Colorado conversion therapy ban may allow Catholic counselors to resume counseling services prohibited under Michigan law, prompting state officials to evaluate their legal options.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan's Conversion Therapy Ban Put in Jeopardy After Supreme Court Strikes Down Colorado Law
Michigan's conversion therapy ban for LGBTQ+ youth faces legal uncertainty after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a similar Colorado law, with state officials saying they are examining their options as the federal case moves forward.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·9 sources - politics
Grand Rapids: 22-Year-Old Ejected From Car in Rollover Crash on I-196 to I-96 Ramp
A 22-year-old Sparta man was ejected from his car and seriously injured in a rollover crash on the I-196 to I-96 ramp in Grand Rapids early Monday. Michigan State Police said the driver was not wearing a seat belt and speed was a factor.
June 22, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - local-government
Traverse City Voters Could Decide Fate of $127 Million Downtown TIF Plan This November
Traverse City's Downtown Development Authority is voting on a new $127 million TIF plan focused on infrastructure and revenue sharing. If approved, the plan goes to voters on the November ballot.
June 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Grand Rapids Drivers on the Line as Michigan Lawmaker Proposes Gas Tax Holiday
State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz introduced House Bill 5966 to temporarily suspend Michigan's 52.4 cent-per-gallon fuel tax until November 1 or until gas prices drop below $3.50. The bill heads to the House Appropriations Committee as Grand Rapids drivers face high pump prices.
May 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislation
Detroit Rep. Joe Tate Leads Bipartisan Push to End Elected University Boards After MSU Crisis
Detroit Rep. Joe Tate joins bipartisan effort to end elected university boards and move AG/secretary of state nominations to primaries, following MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz's abrupt resignation.
May 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislation
Kalamazoo Speaker Hall Floats Sweeping Michigan Election Reform at Mackinac Conference
House Speaker Matt Hall of Kalamazoo County is expanding Michigan's election reform proposal to include closed primaries and state Board of Education changes, delaying the vote until November. The push follows MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz's departure.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Pontiac Voters in Line as Michigan Ballot Proposal to Ban Corporate Campaign Cash Files 562,000 Signatures
A Michigan ballot initiative to ban campaign contributions from utilities and major state contractors filed over 562,000 signatures on Wednesday, easily clearing the threshold for the November ballot. The proposal targets DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Pontiac Voters in Line as Michigan Ballot Proposal to Ban Corporate Campaign Cash Files 562,000 Signatures
A Michigan ballot initiative to ban campaign contributions from utilities and major state contractors filed over 562,000 signatures on Wednesday, easily clearing the threshold for the November ballot. The proposal targets DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Saginaw's Chedrick Greene Sworn Into Michigan Senate, Restoring Democrats' One-Seat Majority
Saginaw's Chedrick Greene was sworn into the Michigan Senate Thursday, restoring Democrats' one-seat majority and filling a seat vacant for more than a year. The fire captain and Marine veteran won the 35th District special election with nearly 60% of the vote.
May 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Flint Sheriff Swanson Gains Open Lane as Mike Duggan Drops Out of Michigan Governor Race
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has dropped out of the Michigan governor race, clearing the field for Democratic candidates including Flint's Chris Swanson and Republican John James. The withdrawal reshapes the August primary race.
May 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - policy
Traverse City Cannabis Shops Face Squeeze as Michigan Supreme Court Fast-Tracks 24% Tax Battle
A 24% state wholesale tax on cannabis is squeezing Traverse City dispensaries and rural Michigan operators. The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered an expedited review of lawsuits challenging the tax.
May 25, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Marquette Homeless Shelter Exceeded Capacity During Winter, Director Says 25 People Sheltered Beyond Limits
The Room at the Inn homeless shelter in Marquette exceeded capacity during this winters cold snap, caring for 25 additional people beyond its limits. Executive director Chelsea Wilkinson says rising costs and potential loss of federal funding could make the situation worse.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - community
Driving Successful Lives Donates Buildable Saginaw Lot to Auto Accident Victim Pursuing Real Estate Dream
A national nonprofit charity donated a buildable lot in Saginaw to Walter, an unemployed auto accident victim whose lifelong dream has been to become a real estate investor. Driving Successful Lives made the donation after learning about his difficult circumstances and passion for real estate.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Michigan House Advances Bill to Ban Sex Offenders From Child-Facing Jobs
Michigan House advances legislation to ban registered sex offenders from working at businesses that primarily serve minors, including martial arts studios, dance studios, summer camps, and childcare facilities.
April 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
The Era Of Change: Will Michigan SOS Do What California Did?
California released 149,000 suspended licenses after examining its child support enforcement system. Michigan has a near-perfect federal audit score, but the audit never checks whether courts hold the ability-to-pay hearings required by law. Will Michigan follow California or keep scoring perfectly on the wrong test?
April 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·11 sources - governor
Michigan Declares Energy Emergency as Flooding Threatens Fuel Supplies
Governor Whitmer signs Executive Order 2026-6 declaring state of energy emergency to stabilize fuel supplies as flooding threatens Cheboygan Dam and fuel delivery infrastructure across northern Michigan
April 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Kicks Off Final Road Repair Season as Cannabis Tax Lawsuit Threatens Funding
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer launched the final road repair season of her administration Wednesday, celebrating a nearly $2 billion annual road funding package. But a significant portion of that funding relies on a 24 percent wholesale tax on cannabis products that the state's marijuana industry is actively challenging in court as unconstitutional.
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - education
Gretchen Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Smartphone Ban Into Law As Implementation Challenges Mount Across Michigan Schools
Gretchen Whitmer signs bipartisan smartphone ban requiring Michigan public schools to prohibit student phone use during instructional time, but implementation varies widely across 779 districts
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - State Government
State FOC Bureau Director Steven D. Capps Oversaw 100% Grievance Denial Rate in Kalamazoo While Collecting Awards and Blogging About Portal Metrics
A state-level director within the Michigan Supreme Court's administrative office has presided over a grievance system that denied every parent complaint in Kalamazoo County for five straight years. During that time, he received an industry award, published blog posts celebrating website traffic, and trained new staff on customer service. The Legislature has never held a hearing on FOC grievance outcomes.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·7 sources - courts
Michigan Supreme Court Weighs Juvenile Lifer Sentences as Prosecutors Push for Renewed Prison Terms
Michigan Supreme Court justices consider cases that could redefine sentencing for young people convicted of crimes, with prosecutors pushing for renewed prison terms while defense attorneys argue the court must establish clear sentencing boundaries.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - education
Detroit Parents Sue Michigan Over School Funding, Claim State Violated Constitutional Duty
Detroit parents filed a class action lawsuit against the State of Michigan, alleging the state has violated its constitutional duty by chronically underfunding Detroit schools. The lawsuit, filed by law firm Mantese Honigman PC, cites disparities in per-pupil funding, teacher salaries, and educational resources compared to wealthier districts.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Strengthen Anti-Terrorism Law After Court Raises Constitutional Questions
Michigan Senate passes bill clarifying intent requirements for terroristic threatening charges after courts raise constitutional questions about current law
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Supreme Court Rejects Michigan's Line 5 Sovereign Immunity Claim; Whitmer Declares Energy Emergency
Supreme Court denies Michigan's Line 5 sovereign immunity appeal, allowing Enbridge lawsuit to proceed; Governor Whitmer declares energy emergency to ease rising fuel costs and directs state agencies to help businesses seek tariff refunds after Supreme Court strikes down Trump administration tariffs.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Michigan Measles Outbreak Forces Temporary Early Vaccine Recommendation as Cases Spread to Two Counties
Michigan measles cases have reached eight across two counties, prompting state health officials to temporarily recommend early MMR vaccination for infants as young as 6 months. The outbreak has spread from Washtenaw County to Monroe County, raising concerns about community transmission.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Declares Energy Emergency as Governor Whitmer Tries to Ease High Gas Prices
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs Executive Order No. 2026-4 declaring a state of energy emergency to lower gas prices in eight southeastern Michigan counties by suspending fuel regulations that would allow cheaper winter blend gasoline to be sold through the spring.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan Measles Outbreak Spills Into Two Counties as State Lowers Vaccination Age Recommendation
Michigan state health officials have temporarily lowered the age recommendation for measles vaccinations in Washtenaw and Monroe counties to 6 months as a measles outbreak spreads. The change applies to children in or traveling to these southeastern counties until May 16.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - governor
Gov. Whitmer Declares Energy Emergency to Save Michigan Drivers Money Amid Rising Gas Prices
Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2026-4 declaring an energy emergency, allowing cheaper gasoline blends in eight southeast Michigan counties amid 30 percent gas price increases driven by the Iran war.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan Senate Advances Bill to Ban Employers From Asking Job Applicants About Pay and Credit History
Michigan Senate advances bill barring employers from asking job applicants about past wages or credit history, a measure that could help prevent wage disparities from carrying over from job to job.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan Communities Still Sitting on Millions in Opioid Settlement Funds Three Years Later
More than three years after Michigan communities began receiving millions from an opioid lawsuit settlement, some local governments are only now preparing to begin disbursing funds, with nearly $90 million still unspent according to a recent investigation.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - legislature
Michigan Senate Committee Advances Child Care Reform Bills Aiming to Lower Costs and Expand Access
Michigan Senate Housing and Human Services Committee advances child care reform bills that would codify the Tri-Share program, tie reimbursement rates to inflation, and clarify neglect definitions to make child care more affordable and accessible for families across the state.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - elections
Michigan Senate 35th District Special Election Campaign Heats Up as May 5 Election Approaches
The May 5 special election for Michigan's 35th State Senate District could determine whether Democrats maintain their narrow legislative majority. Republican Jason Tunney, Democrat Chedrick Greene, and Libertarian Ali Sledz are campaigning on contrasting platforms as the race intensifies.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - elections
Michigan Senate 35th District Special Election Could Determine Democrats' Narrow Majority as May 5 Race Heats Up
The Michigan Senate 35th district special election on May 5 could determine whether Democrats maintain their one-seat majority. Republican Jason Tunney, Democrat Chedrick Greene, and Libertarian Ali Sledz compete for the seat left vacant by Kristen McDonald Rivet's resignation in January 2025.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - legislature
Michigan Senate Passes Bipartisan Package to Address Medical Debt and Require Hospital Financial Assistance Programs
The Michigan Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan package of five bills to address medical debt, requiring hospitals to create financial assistance programs for low-income patients and prohibiting medical debt from appearing on credit reports. The legislation now moves to the House for consideration.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislature
Michigan Senate Passes Bipartisan Medical Debt Reform Bills to Protect Michiganders Burdened by Healthcare Costs
Michigan Senate approves bipartisan medical debt reform bills requiring hospitals to expand financial assistance programs, prevent medical debt from appearing on credit reports, and ban home foreclosures tied to healthcare costs.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan Immigration Accountability Bills Move to Senate Floor After Committee Passage
Three Senate bills limiting federal immigration enforcement actions have moved to the Senate floor after passing committee. The legislation would restrict immigration enforcement in sensitive locations, protect personal privacy from sharing with immigration authorities, and require law enforcement officers to wear uniforms without face coverings.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Senate Committee Sends Immigration Accountability Bills to Full Chamber for Vote
Michigan Senate committee votes to send three immigration bills to full chamber, seeking to limit federal ICE operations in sensitive locations, require warrants for data sharing, and ban masked law enforcement officers
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources