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Michigan Legislature Passes Tougher Cargo Theft Penalties as Trucking Groups Urge Criminal Crackdown
Michigan House passes companion bills that would allow prosecutors to seek up to 10 additional years in prison for cargo theft convictions, as trucking industry groups cite organized criminal networks targeting the state.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan Environmental Groups Call for More Action on Microplastics as Federal EPA Designates Pollutants as Priority
The Trump administration's designation of microplastics and pharmaceuticals as priority drinking water contaminants has drawn mixed reactions in Michigan, with environmental groups and state officials urging stronger monitoring requirements and regulation despite the federal EPA's new priority contaminant listing.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - policy
Michigan Lawmakers and Environmental Groups Split on Federal Move to Regulate Microplastics in Drinking Water
The EPA announced Thursday it will add microplastics and pharmaceuticals to its list of drinking water contaminants for the first time, sparking mixed reactions from Michigan officials and environmental groups who say more action is needed to protect public health.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - 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.
3h ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan House Proposes Major Changes to K-12 School Choice Law Despite Education Group Backlash
House legislation would let students attend any public K-12 school in Michigan and remove penalties for false enrollment information, sparking debate over whether it expands access or creates loopholes for wealthy families.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Warren Rep. John James’ PAC Hired Consultants Tied to Alleged Trump-NRA Campaign Finance Scheme
Rep. John James, who represents Warren and is running for Michigan governor, hired a media firm tied to an alleged illegal coordination scheme between the Trump campaign and the NRA. James’ PAC paid $1.3 million to Red Eagle Media Group, which shares corporate ties with entities used by both the NRA and Trump in 2016.
1d ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan Farmers Challenge EGLE’s New Animal Waste Rules in Court Over Due Process Concerns
Michigan farmers and agricultural groups challenged EGLE's new animal waste permit in court Monday, arguing the rules violate due process. The case centers on Gov. Whitmer's executive order that gave EGLE's director authority over permit appeals.
May 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - business
Ascend Wellness Closes Lansing Cannabis Facility, Lays Off 94 Workers After December Fire
Ascend Cannabis Group permanently closes its Lansing cultivation facility and lays off 94 workers following a December 25 fire. City officials say the closure reflects wider contraction in the local cannabis market.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - business
Muskegon-area metal manufacturer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with debts exceeding assets
Precision Manufacturing Group, a metal manufacturer near Muskegon, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with liabilities exceeding $3.5 million. The company continues to operate as it seeks reorganization.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
University of Michigan Apologizes After Professor Praised Pro-Palestinian Students in Commencement Speech
University of Michigan president Domenico Grasso apologized after history professor Derek R. Peterson praised pro-Palestinian student activists during commencement remarks, sparking backlash from Jewish groups and Republican officials who called for funding cuts.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - governor
Jocelyn Benson, KKK Funding, SPLC Indictment: Board Member Turned Governor Candidate Faces Mounting Scandals
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson served on the SPLC board from 2014 to 2019, a period that falls entirely within the federal indictment alleging the organization funneled over $3 million to the KKK and other extremist groups. The gubernatorial frontrunner also faces multiple racial discrimination lawsuits and questions about unfulfilled driver license reform promises.
April 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·13 sources - policy
EPA Adds Microplastics to Drinking Water Watch List but Michigan Lawmakers Push for More Action
EPA adds microplastics and pharmaceuticals to drinking water contaminant watch list, but Michigan lawmakers and environmental groups call for stronger monitoring and regulation. State has launched its own testing program for 200 inland lakes and streams.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
National Republicans Pour $45M Into Michigan Senate Race as GOP Hopes for Midterm Pickup
National Republican super PAC Senate Leadership Fund commits $45M to Michigan Senate race to help GOP nominee Mike Rogers flip the seat, marking the group's largest and earliest investment in the state.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan Environmental Leaders Push for Microplastics Monitoring as Federal Agency Takes First Steps
Trump administration adds microplastics and pharmaceuticals to federal drinking water contaminant list for the first time, but Michigan environmental groups and lawmakers urge more aggressive action including state-level monitoring and regulation.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
EPA Designates Microplastics, Pharmaceuticals as Priority Drinking Water Contaminants Amid Michigan Push for Monitoring
EPA announces first-ever designation of microplastics and pharmaceuticals as priority drinking water contaminants, but Michigan officials and environmental groups say the federal action falls short of required monitoring.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
EPA Adds Microplastics and Pharmaceuticals to Drinking Water Contaminant List, but Michigan Officials Call for More Action
EPA adds microplastics and pharmaceuticals to drinking water contaminant list for first time, but Michigan officials and environmental groups are calling for more aggressive monitoring and regulation of the pollutants.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - courts
Michigan Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Line 5 Tunnel Permit as Pipeline Controversy Continues
The Michigan Supreme Court is set to rule on whether state regulators properly approved a tunnel permit for Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline as environmental groups and tribal nations challenge the environmental review process.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Bipartisan Michigan Housing Bills Stalled by Local Government Opposition
Bipartisan Michigan housing bills that would cap lot sizes and allow duplexes face opposition from local government groups and may be stalled in the current legislative session.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
MPSC Rejects Attorney General's Challenge to DTE Data Center Power Deal, Approves Contracts for OpenAI Campus
The Michigan Public Service Commission voted 3-0 to reject Attorney General Dana Nessel's challenge to a DTE Energy agreement for powering Oracle's OpenAI data center campus, denying petitions from the AG's office and other groups that lacked standing to intervene.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources