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Muskegon Wins $730,200 State Grant for Hartshorn Park Expansion as Natural Resources Bill Advances Through Legislature
Muskegon is set to receive $730,200 from Michigan's Natural Resources Trust Fund for a Hartshorn Park expansion as Senate Bill 829 advances through the House. The $45 million bill passed the Senate 37-0.
May 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - saginaw
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 - politics
DTE Promises Rate Freeze Through 2028 But Ties Deal to Data Center Approval and Current Rate Hike
DTE Energy promises to freeze electric rates through 2028 but ties the deal to approval of its current rate increase and the successful launch of a Saline Township data center, prompting criticism from Attorney General Dana Nessel who called it a ransom note.
April 25, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Three-Year Utility Rate Freeze to Stop Annual Bill Hikes
Michigan Senate Bill 768 would require utilities to file rate plans covering three years rather than one, potentially ending annual rate increase requests that Michigan residents say create financial uncertainty.
April 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson Files 26,752 Signatures to Run for Michigan Governor
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson has filed 26,752 signatures to qualify for the Michigan governor's ballot, joining Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Mayor Tom Leonard in the Democratic primary field.
April 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Woman Arrested After Early Morning Shooting in Oshtemo Township Apartment Leaves Man With Non-Life-Threatening Wound
A 41-year-old woman is in custody after a shooting at an Oshtemo Township apartment building left a 31-year-old man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg early Saturday morning.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Opioid Settlement Funds Remain Unspent in Many Communities Three Years Later
Michigan communities have received millions in opioid settlement funds since 2023, but more than 40% of communities haven't spent any of it three years later, with approximately $90 million sitting in bank accounts statewide.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - Michigan Health
Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak climbs past 14,700 cases as state health officials warn of ongoing threat
Michigan health officials reported 14,718 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis as of September 3, with 366 hospitalizations and two deaths, in what authorities call one of the largest foodborne illness events in recent U.S. history.
September 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - traverse-city
Traverse City Arts School at Center of Michigan House Fight as Speaker Strips Rep. Tsernoglou of Committee Posts
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall removed Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou from all committee assignments one day after she called for an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Interlochen Center for the Arts in Grand Traverse County. Tsernoglou alleges retaliation. Hall denies it.
May 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
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 - kalamazoo
Kalamazoo's Lynn Chen-Zhang, Charles Zhang to Receive Prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor
Kalamazoo philanthropists Lynn Chen-Zhang and Charles Zhang will receive the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor for their decades of community service and business leadership in Southwest Michigan.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Steven D. Capps Trains New FOC Employees on "Customer Service" While Tom Boyd Claims No Authority Over 100% Grievance Denial Rate
SCAO Director Steven D. Capps hosted a training webinar teaching new FOC employees about customer service and the purpose of the Friend of the Court. His boss, State Court Administrator Tom Boyd, told the press that SCAO has no legal authority over the grievance process that has denied 100% of parent complaints in Kalamazoo County for five years.
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - Michigan Governor
Whitmer Opposes Constitutional Convention, Says Abortion Rights Jeopardized
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged Michigan voters to reject Proposal 1 on the November ballot, arguing a constitutional convention could be used to roll back reproductive freedom enshrined in the state constitution in 2022.
October 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Legislature
Michigan Senate Passes Bills Adding Corrections Officers to State Police Pension Plan
The Michigan Senate passed three bills 27-8 last week that would add Department of Corrections officers, conservation officers, and others to the State Police pension system. The measures aim to ease prison staffing shortages but face a difficult path in the House.
September 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - Northern Michigan
MEDC to Cut 15 Percent of Its Workforce Amid Revenue Decline and Legislative Scrutiny
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced it will eliminate up to 15 percent of its workforce through layoffs and unfilled positions, citing declining revenue and a reduced budget. The cuts come as the agency faces growing scrutiny over its grant programs and oversight.
September 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - Michigan Transportation
Michigan Plans 2027 Pilot for Pay-Per-Mile Road Funding System
Michigan is moving ahead with a $7.65 million study and pilot program to explore charging drivers based on miles driven instead of gasoline purchased, amid a projected $113.6 billion transportation funding gap through 2050.
September 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - Michigan Education
Michigan third-grade reading scores hit 12-year low as M-STEP results released
The Michigan Department of Education released 2026 M-STEP results on Friday, showing third-grade English Language Arts proficiency fell to 38.2%, the lowest in the exam's 12-year history. Overall, only 44% of students in grades 3 through 8 are proficient in reading. State Superintendent Glenn Maleyko acknowledged the results are not where Michigan wants them to be, even as new literacy laws begin to take effect.
September 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - Upper Peninsula
Sault Tribe Board Weighs Delaying Constitutional Vote as Director Proposes Withholding Board Pay
At its September 1 meeting, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians board will consider rescinding its unanimous May authorization of a Secretarial Election on a proposed three-branch government. One director wants the board's compensation forfeited if it reverses course, while a rival resolution presses ahead with implementation planning.
September 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Man Killed in Hit-and-Run on South Westnedge Avenue as Police Pursue Leads
A 32-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on South Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo early Wednesday morning. Police are pursuing multiple leads. The crash marks the second fatal hit-and-run on that stretch of road in three months.
June 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - pontiac
Pontiac Mother Found Competent to Stand Trial in Child Abuse Case After Welfare Fraud Sentencing
Pontiac mother Kelli Bryant was found competent to stand trial on three counts of first-degree child abuse. She was also sentenced to two years probation and ordered to pay nearly $30,000 in restitution for welfare fraud. Her trial begins August 24.
June 23, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - lansing
Lansing Lawmakers Introduce Reparations Bills Targeting Descendants of Slavery in Michigan
Michigan lawmakers introduced a three-bill reparations package targeting descendants of enslaved Americans. The bills would create a state commission, a dedicated office, and new data categories. House Speaker Matt Hall opposes the effort.
June 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - dearborn
Dearborn Opens 100-Foot Memorial Listing 18,457 Children Killed in Gaza
A 100-foot mural listing 18,457 Palestinian children killed in Gaza opened in Dearborn's PEACE Park East. The bilingual memorial, created by artist Phil Buehler, will remain on display through July 31.
June 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - saginaw
Saginaw Families in Focus as Whitmer Unveils Michigan Poverty Task Force Report With 7 New Policy Recommendations
Governor Whitmer released the Michigan Poverty Task Force 2026 Report with seven new TANF reform recommendations and data showing 40 percent of Michiganders live at or below the threshold needed to cover basic expenses.
June 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - muskegon
Muskegon’s Brianna Scott Leads MSU Board in Controversial Vote to Double President’s Pay, Impose New Ethics Gag Rule
Muskegon's Brianna Scott leads the MSU Board of Trustees through a Sunday night special meeting that nearly doubles the president's salary to $2 million and adopts a controversial ethics policy critics call a gag order.
May 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - 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 - muskegon
Woman Escapes Muskegon Heights Police Car While Handcuffed, Later Recaptured After Break-In
A woman handcuffed in a Muskegon Heights police car escaped through a partially open window and was later recaptured after a break-in at a Peck Street residence.
May 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - kalamazoo
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 - flint
Flint Residents Get Chance to Shape $20 Million Park Improvement Plan
Flint residents can vote on park improvements as part of a $20 million Charles Stewart Mott Foundation centennial initiative, with feedback accepted through June 6.
May 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Officials Slam DOJ Demand for Wayne County Ballots as Federal Interference
Attorney General Dana Nessel, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson jointly condemned a DOJ letter threatening Wayne County with a court order to turn over 2024 election ballots. Officials say the demand is baseless federal interference.
April 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Won't Appeal Dismissal of Charges Against Shelby Township Clerk Accused of Being a 'False Elector'
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel declined to appeal dismissal of felony charges against Stan Grot, Shelby Township Clerk accused of being a false elector in 2020, allowing him to resume election administration duties after three years of being barred from office.
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Governor Signs Health Care and Local Development Bills Including Wood Duck as Official State Duck
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs three bipartisan bills addressing physician licensing through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, downtown revitalization via tax increment financing in St. Clair County, and designation of the wood duck as the official state duck in recognition of conservation success.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Legislature Advances Two Controversial Bills: Anti-Terrorism Update and Citizenship Voter ID Requirements
Michigan Senate passes anti-terrorism bill strengthening threat prosecution laws following Temple Israel attack, while House bill requiring citizenship proof for voter registration advances amid election security debates.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - politics
35th Senate District Special Election Could Reshape Michigan Legislature as Democrats Hold Narrow Lead
The May 5 special election for Michigan's 35th Senate District could determine whether Democrats maintain their one-seat majority in the state Senate or face a tied legislature, with implications for Lansing politics throughout 2026 and beyond.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Attorney General Leads Bipartisan Coalition on Geofence Warrants and Election Lawsuits
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel leads a bipartisan coalition of 32 attorneys general in filing amicus briefs with the Supreme Court on geofence warrants and challenges a federal executive order on mail-in ballots through a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Republicans Nominate Candidates for State University Boards Amid Spring Election Push
Michigan Republicans nominated candidates for state university governing boards at their March convention, selecting Roger Victory and Julie Maday for MSU trustees, Lena Epstein and Michael Schostak for U of M regents, and Andy Anuzis and Christa Murphy for Wayne State governors.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - politics
Michigan Housing Shortfall Persists Despite Governor Whitmer's Progress as State Pushes for Tax Credit
Michigan continues to face a 119,000-unit housing shortfall despite Governor Whitmer's progress. New RAP program grants support housing projects in Grand Rapids and Saline, while state officials push for a state affordable housing tax credit to add 2,600 units annually through federal matching funds.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Announces Conviction of Fugitive Sexual Assault Offender in Northern Michigan Case
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the extradition and conviction of a fugitive sexual assault offender who abused three Northern Michigan minors in the early 2000s. The case was resolved through Operation Survivor Justice, a collaborative program between the Attorney General's office, local prosecutors, and federal law enforcement.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source