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Planned Parenthood of Michigan Asks Whitmer for $5 Million to Prevent Clinic Closures, Marquette Among Cities Affected
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has asked Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for $5 million in emergency funding to prevent clinic closures across the state. The Marquette area was directly affected by this funding crisis when a local clinic closed in April 2025 due to funding cuts.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Conservation District Elections Plagued by Errors, Leaving Unelected Board Members in Power
Michigan conservation district elections have been invalidated repeatedly due to errors, leaving unelected board members in power and raising questions about oversight of these little-known environmental bodies.
May 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Swatting Call Sends East Lansing High School Students Home as AG Nessel Urges Stricter Penalties
A bomb threat at East Lansing High School forced the school to evacuate students, and Attorney General Dana Nessel is now calling for stricter penalties for swatting incidents after the incident.
May 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan Lawmakers Push Stricter Penalties for Cargo Theft as Organized Crime Targets State Businesses
Michigan House Representatives introduced two companion bills to enhance criminal penalties for cargo theft, with proposals allowing prosecutors to seek up to 10 additional years in prison for convicted offenders. The bills have moved to the Senate for consideration after passing the House with bipartisan support.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan Truckers Push For Stricter Cargo Theft Penalties As Bills Move Through Legislature
Michigan trucking companies and lawmakers are pushing for stricter cargo theft penalties as two bills move through the legislature. The measures would allow prosecutors to seek up to 10 additional years in prison for certain cargo theft convictions, citing organized criminal networks targeting Michigan businesses.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan State Police Increase I-94 Patrols for Distracted Driving Crackdown During April Enforcement Month
Michigan State Police are increasing patrols along I-94 and across the state during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April 2026, targeting drivers who violate the Hands-Free Law amid rising distracted driving fatalities.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Michigan House Democrats Propose Elected Public Service Commission to Replace Appointed Utility Regulators
Michigan House Democrats introduce legislation to replace governor-appointed Public Service Commission members with voter-elected commissioners, responding to public frustration over utility rate hikes and expanding the panel to five members with term limits.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·7 sources - courts
Convicted Child Sex Offender Found Dead at Michigan Prison, Homicide Investigation Underway
Michigan State Police are investigating the death of 73-year-old inmate Daniel Keith Hosmer at the Macomb Correctional Facility as a homicide. The prisoner, serving a sentence for sexual offenses against children, died after lifesaving measures proved unsuccessful.
April 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - education
Michigan Expands Tuition-Free Education and Career Training Programs as State Invests $558.9 Million in Student Financial Aid
Michigan invested over $558.9 million in student financial aid during the 2024-2025 academic year, helping 153,000 students access tuition-free community college, career training, and four-year degree programs. The state is hosting more than 25 events this April to promote these opportunities as part of Career Exploration and Awareness Month.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 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 - politics
Marquette County Issues Health Warning After Kratom Overdose Death
Marquette County Health Department warns residents about kratom derivatives after a fatal overdose death connected to retail kratom products. The department says kratom derivatives can be up to 13 times more potent than morphine and can cause death by respiratory depression.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Kalamazoo County Jail Under Investigation Over Lead and Copper in Water
Kalamazoo County Jail water testing reveals elevated lead and copper levels in some fixtures. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says water should not be consumed but is safe for other uses. Investigation continues with more testing expected in late May.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Human remains found during missing persons search on Detroit's east side
Human remains were found during a missing persons search on Detroit's east side. Police say the remains are not connected to the active investigation and are now treating it as a homicide case.
May 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - education
Flint High School Gets $100 Million Commitment From Mott Foundation For New Building By 2028
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation announced Monday it is committing up to $100 million for a new high school in Flint, with construction expected to begin later this year.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Kalamazoo City Approves $3.225M Plan to Close 42 Railroad Crossings, Relocate Rail Yard
Kalamazoo City Commission approved $3.225 million in state and federal funding to close up to 42 railroad crossings and relocate the city's rail yard, with planning expected to take up to three years and completion possibly into the 2030s.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - crime
Three Family Members Found Dead After Capsized Fishing Boat in Saginaw Bay
Three Whitmer family members from Beaverton were found dead after their fishing boat capsized in Saginaw Bay. The Coast Guard and Michigan DNR conducted a two-day search before locating the victims on Wednesday morning.
May 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Dearborn selects first-ever Arab American, Muslim educator as new superintendent
Dearborn Public Schools has selected Mike Esseily as its new superintendent, making him the first Arab American and Muslim educator to hold the position.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Saginaw Township Voters Reject $94.2M School Bond Proposal Amidst Heated Debate
Saginaw Township voters rejected a $94.2 million school bond proposal amid heated social media debates. The scaled-back request focused on essential safety and infrastructure improvements after previous proposals totaling nearly $400 million were rejected by voters.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Legislature Advances Competing Budget Proposals as House Cuts U-M, MSU Funding
Michigan House approves $76 billion budget plan that would cut U-M and MSU funding by 62% as Senate Democrats advance their own proposal; negotiations expected with Governor Whitmer's office by July 1 deadline
April 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Lawmakers Ignored Dam Safety Recommendations as State Prepares for Flooding
Michigan lawmakers ignored recommendations from a 2021 dam safety task force as severe flooding now threatens the state. The task force recommended 86 improvements including increased funding and stricter regulations, but the Legislature did little to act on those suggestions.
April 21, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Lawmakers Push for Epstein Investigation Into Interlochen Center
Michigan lawmakers are pushing for a bipartisan investigation into connections between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the Interlochen Center for the Arts, which Epstein donated nearly half a million dollars to and built a lodge named after himself.
April 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan Wedding Caterer Banned for Five Years After Last-Minute Cancellations And Refund Failures
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has banned wedding caterer Alicia Thompson from operating in the state for five years after more than 40 consumer complaints alleged last-minute cancellations and failure to issue refunds. Affected consumers can file claims by May 1 to receive refunds by July 1.
April 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan MPSC Rejects Attorney General's Push to Review Secret Data Center Contracts as Google Secures Deal
Michigan's MPSC rejected Attorney General Dana Nessel's attempts to review secretive data center contracts, while Google struck a deal with DTE Energy for a potential 1-gigawatt facility in Van Buren Township. Meanwhile, Ypsilanti Township formally opposes a University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory supercomputing facility.
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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 - governor
Michigan Supreme Court Rejects Disney's Tax Appeal in Decade-Old Dispute With State
The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected Disney's appeal in a decade-long tax dispute with the state, upholding a lower court ruling that requires the entertainment giant to resolve the issue directly with the Treasury Department.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan House Passes Tougher Penalties for Cargo Theft as Truckers Battle Organized Crime
Michigan House passed two bills enhancing criminal penalties for cargo theft to combat organized crime targeting truckers in Detroit and across the state. The legislation could add up to 10 years in prison for convicted offenders and is now awaiting Senate consideration.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan Supreme Court Lets Line 5 Permit Appeal Stand While Enbridge Moves Forward With Tunnel Project
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Michigan's sovereign immunity claim in the Line 5 pipeline lawsuit, while the Michigan Supreme Court considers a permit appeal that would allow Enbridge to complete its tunnel project under the Straits of Mackinac.
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 - policy
Federal Education Tax Credit Program Targets Michigan as State Lags in Reading Scores
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is urging Michigan to opt into a new federal tax credit program that could expand school choice options for families. The Education Freedom Tax Credit allows taxpayers to claim up to $1,700 in credits for donations to scholarship-granting organizations, with the program expected to be available starting in 2027. As Michigan ranks 44th nationally in fourth-grade reading scores, the federal program has attracted support from state Republican leaders while facing concerns from education officials about its potential impact on public schools.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - courts
Michigan Attorney General Joins 21-State Coalition Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Power Plant Emissions Standards
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins a coalition of 21 states and local governments in challenging the Trump administration's rollback of stricter federal limits on toxic air pollutants from coal and oil-fired power plants.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - courts
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Michigan's Appeal in Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline Case, Allowing Lawsuit to Proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Michigan's appeal to use sovereign immunity in an Enbridge Line 5 lawsuit, allowing the Canadian oil company to proceed with its legal challenge against state efforts to shut down the pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - courts
Supreme Court Rejects Michigan's Line 5 Sovereignty Claim, Opens Federal Door for Enbridge Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Michigan's sovereign immunity claim in the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline case, allowing the energy company to proceed with a federal lawsuit to maintain operations of the controversial facility beneath the Straits of Mackinac.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan AG Wins Court Battle Against Trump Administration's Homelessness Funding Restrictions
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wins federal appeals court ruling against Trump administration's restrictions on homeless assistance grants that would have affected 7,000 households in Michigan.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Michigan's Appeal in Line 5 Sovereign Immunity Case, Allows Enbridge to Sue State
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Michigan's appeal in the Line 5 pipeline lawsuit, ruling that the state does not have sovereign immunity to shield it from Enbridge's federal lawsuit. This decision allows Enbridge to continue its legal efforts to maintain operations of the pipeline while the state pursues other legal avenues.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Holtec Completes Critical Restart Milestone at Palisades Nuclear Plant in Southwest Michigan
Holtec International completes critical passivation milestone at Palisades Nuclear Plant, bringing reactor back to operating temperature and pressure for first time since 2022 shutdown, with restart expected in 2026.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Puts Michigan Conversion Therapy Ban in Jeopardy as Legal Battle Continues
U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Colorado conversion therapy ban is expected to affect Michigan's similar law, which has been on hold since December 2025. Legal parties must meet within 14 days to determine next steps.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - courts
Attorney General Dana Nessel Pursues Multiple Legal Challenges to Federal Immigration Detention Plans and Election Fraud Cases
Attorney General Dana Nessel files federal lawsuit to block planned ICE detention facility in Romulus while securing prison sentence for man convicted of 2022 election fraud scheme
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Independent Report Questions Market for DeVos, Van Andel Luxury Development in Downtown Grand Rapids
Independent SB Friedman report commissioned by Michigan Strategic Fund finds limited evidence the downtown Grand Rapids market can support $796 million luxury development with million-dollar condos and luxury apartments at projected price points.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - courts
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Michigan's Sovereign Immunity Challenge in Line 5 Pipeline Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Michigan's final sovereign immunity challenge in Enbridge's federal lawsuit over Line 5, forcing the state to proceed in federal court to challenge the pipeline easement revocation order.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan Lawmakers Advance Tobacco Retailer Licensing Bills to Protect Minors From Youth Tobacco Use
Michigan lawmakers are considering new legislation requiring tobacco retailers to obtain licenses to sell nicotine and tobacco products, introducing stricter penalties for selling to minors and addressing public health concerns about youth tobacco use.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Michigan Republicans Endorse Lloyd and Forlini for Attorney General and Secretary of State
Michigan Republicans have selected early endorsements for attorney general and secretary of state at a convention in Novi, with Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd and Macomb County Clerk Tony Forlini winning the nominations ahead of the August formal convention.
March 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources