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- Michigan Environment
EPA Administrator Zeldin Defends Line 5 Tunnel Safety During Michigan Visit
U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin argued the environmental safety of Enbridge's planned Great Lakes Tunnel Project during a visit to the agency's Stockbridge Terminal, weeks after Gov. Whitmer ordered the state to re-review its Line 5 permit.
October 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Legislature
Whitmer Directs EGLE to Re-Review Line 5 Tunnel Permits After Michigan Supreme Court Ruling
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and EGLE Director Phil Roos announced Wednesday that state regulators will re-examine permits issued in July for Enbridge's proposed Line 5 tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, following a Michigan Supreme Court decision that expanded the scope of environmental review required for major infrastructure projects.
September 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - politics
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 - politics
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 - 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 - grand-rapids
Grand Rapids Senator Winnie Brinks Pushes July 1 Budget Deadline as Michigan Lawmakers Clash Over Rainy Day Fund
Grand Rapids Senator Winnie Brinks says passing Michigan's budget by July 1 must be the Legislature's top priority. House Speaker Matt Hall opposes drawing from the rainy day fund. The state missed the deadline last year.
June 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
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 - Michigan Economy
Michigan Jobs Slip Statewide as Unemployment Hits 5%, but West Michigan Manufacturing Holds Strong
Michigan lost 25,000 employed workers in August and its unemployment rate climbed to 5.0%, with manufacturing bearing the largest payroll losses. Yet West Michigan manufacturers continue to report strong conditions and shortages of skilled workers, underscoring a growing divide among the state's regional economies.
September 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Legislature
Michigan Supreme Court Rules 50-75 Year Juvenile Murder Sentence Unconstitutional
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that a 50-to-75 year sentence for a youthful offender convicted of second-degree murder is an unconstitutionally excessive de facto life sentence, in People v. Eads.
September 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - Michigan Legislature
Poll: Michigan voters approve of Gov. Whitmer with 51.5% backing ahead of November
A new WDIV/Detroit News poll finds that 51.5% of Michigan voters approve of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's job performance, compared to 43.1% who disapprove, with the November 2026 general election approaching.
September 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Upper Peninsula
Michigan Strategic Fund Awards Controversial Copperwood Mine Up to $50 Million in State Grants
The Michigan Strategic Fund voted 7-2 Tuesday to direct up to $50 million in state grants to the long-debated Copperwood copper mine in the western Upper Peninsula, a project that would be the region's first new copper mine in more than 70 years.
September 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Environment
Michigan invests $7.5 million to explore geologic hydrogen buried beneath the state
The Michigan Infrastructure Office announced a $7.5 million investment to research and explore geologic hydrogen, a clean energy source that forms naturally underground. The funding follows an executive directive from Governor Whitmer and aims to determine whether the state sits on a vast, untapped energy resource.
September 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - Michigan Economy
Canada's retaliatory tariffs poised to hit Michigan manufacturing, constraining $1.5 billion in exports
Canada's new retaliatory tariffs, taking effect Sept. 8, could constrain about $1.5 billion worth of Michigan exports, according to a Detroit News analysis. The measures target iron, steel, aluminum and derivative products, hitting Michigan's manufacturing sector hard and adding a new wrinkle to the state's U.S. Senate race.
September 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - Michigan Legislature
Michigan Ballot Proposal to Ban Utility Political Donations Faces Supreme Court Challenge and Legislative Deadline
The Michiganders for Money Out of Politics ballot proposal, which would ban campaign contributions from DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, and companies with large government contracts, has cleared signature certification hurdles but now faces a legal challenge at the Michigan Supreme Court. The Legislature has until September 5 to adopt, reject, or take no action on the proposal.
August 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 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 - kalamazoo
Kalamazoo County: 52-Year-Old Arborist Killed by Falling Tree Branch in Edwardsburg
A 52-year-old arborist was killed by a falling tree branch in Edwardsburg, Kalamazoo County. The incident is Michigan's 17th workplace fatality of 2026, according to MIOSHA.
June 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - marquette
Marquette Ratepayers Face New $456 Million Consumers Energy Hike as Nessel Vows to Intervene
Consumers Energy filed a $456 million rate increase request with the MPSC. Attorney General Dana Nessel will intervene. The hike could raise Marquette area bills nearly 10 percent.
June 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - battle-creek
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
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 - saginaw
50-Year-Old Bay City Man Found Partially Submerged in Saginaw River in Zilwaukee Township
A 50-year-old Bay City man was found partially submerged in the Saginaw River in Zilwaukee Township on Thursday afternoon. The Saginaw County Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy to determine cause of death.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - marquette
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 - 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 - traverse-city
TCAPS breaks ground on $17.5M afterschool clubhouse and fieldhouse in Traverse City
TCAPS breaks ground on a $17.5M afterschool clubhouse and multi-purpose fieldhouse in Traverse City. The public-private partnership includes more than $8.5M in donations and will create year-round opportunities for students.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Senate Passes Kids Over Clicks Bills to Curb Social Media Addiction and Online Exploitation
The Michigan Senate passed a package of bills targeting social media addiction and online exploitation of minors, requiring parental consent for addictive algorithms and banning targeted advertising toward children.
April 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 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
Michigan Lawmakers Expand Human Trafficking Hotline Requirements to Hotels and Motels
Michigan lawmakers advance Senate Bill 481 to require hotels and motels to post National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline numbers, expanding existing requirements that currently cover rest areas, airports and adult entertainment venues.
April 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
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 - politics
Michigan Unlocks $51 Million for EV Charging Network Expansion After Federal Approval
Michigan unlocks $51 million in federal NEVI funds to expand electric vehicle charging network after Federal Highway Administration approval of state's 2026 infrastructure plan.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Supreme Court Bars City of Troy From Profiting on Building Permit Fees After 15-Year Battle
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled against the City of Troy after 15 years of litigation over building permit fees, ordering the city to pay $575,000 in fees and barring it from profiting on permit collections. The ruling sets a precedent for how Michigan municipalities may calculate and spend building department fees under the state Construction Code Act and Headlee Amendment.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Michigan Senate 35th District Special Election Tightens as Both Sides Build Momentum Ahead of May 5 Vote
Michigan Senate 35th District special election on May 5 could determine whether Democrats keep their one-seat majority in the state Senate
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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 Senate Proposes Mandatory Driving Tests for Drivers 75 and Older After Fatal Crash
Michigan Senate Bill 847 would require drivers 75 and older to pass vision, written, and driving tests every four years, with annual testing for those 85 and older. The proposal was introduced after a 94-year-old driver killed a Novi woman in 2024.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Absentee Ballots Mailed for Michigan Senate 35th District Special Election as Race Tightens
Midland County voters received absentee ballots for the May 5 special election in Michigan's 35th Senate District, which could determine whether Democrats maintain their narrow majority in the state Senate.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - holland
Holland Residents on the Line as Michigan Releases Lake Erie Phosphorus Plan Progress Report
Michigan released its first annual report under the updated Domestic Action Plan for Lake Erie, detailing progress toward a 40 percent phosphorus reduction target that directly affects Holland and the Western Lake Erie Basin.
June 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - warren
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 - grand-rapids
Grand Rapids Schools Miss Out as Michigan Snow Day Forgiveness Bill Leaves West Michigan Behind
Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 5797 to forgive snow days for Northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula schools. Kent County and most of West Michigan were excluded, leaving Grand Rapids-area districts to make up lost time on their own.
May 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - marquette
Marquette Schools Could Avoid Summer Extension If State Senate Passes Snow Day Forgiveness Bill
House Bill 5797 would forgive four extra snow days for Upper Peninsula schools including Marquette County after the mid-March storm. The bill passed the Michigan House and now moves to the Senate.
May 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - Michigan Education
Just 1 in 4 Michigan Juniors Are 'College Ready,' SAT Scores Indicate
Only about a quarter of Michigan 11th graders met the College Board's college-ready benchmark on the SAT in the 2025-2026 school year, a continued decline from a decade ago that has renewed debate over how the state measures student success.
October 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - Michigan Legislature
Michigan "Money Out of Politics" Proposal Survives Legal Challenge, Secures November Ballot
The Michigan Supreme Court on Thursday declined to overturn the certification of Proposal 2, a ballot initiative that would ban political donations from DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, and companies with state contracts over $250,000. The measure, backed by Michiganders for Money Out of Politics, now heads to the November 3 ballot despite a lawsuit from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and the Protect MI Free Speech committee.
September 8, 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 - detroit
Detroit Population Grows for Third Straight Year as Census Shows 649,000 Residents
New Census Bureau data shows Detroit's population has grown for the third consecutive year, reaching approximately 649,000 residents in 2025 after years of decline.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Career Portal Shutting Down, Redirecting Job Seekers to Michigan Works and Pure Michigan Talent Connect
Michigan's official online job site will close at the end of April after 2.5 years without budget funding, redirecting users to Michigan Works and Pure Michigan Talent Connect.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Career Portal to Shut Down, Redirecting Job Seekers to Other Resources
Michigan's statewide online job portal closes April 30 after 2.5 years, redirecting job seekers to Michigan Works! and Pure Michigan Talent Connect amid budget cuts.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - Michigan Legislature
Michigan Senate passes bill to ban restraints on children transported to residential treatment programs
The Michigan Senate voted to pass House Bill 5514, which prohibits the use of blindfolds, hoods, handcuffs, and other restraints on children being transported to residential youth treatment programs. The bill now heads to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for final approval.
October 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan Lawmaker Pushes Stricter Penalties for Lake Sturgeon Poaching
Rep. Cam Cavitt (R-Cheboygan) introduced House Bill 6409 to increase the maximum fine for illegally taking or possessing lake sturgeon from $2,000 to $5,000, following the discovery of a 71-inch sturgeon dumped on a Muskegon County road in July.
October 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Budget
Michigan House Settles $370 Million Work Project Dispute With 31 State Departments
The Michigan House of Representatives reached a settlement with 31 state departments, allowing $370 million in previously disputed work project funding to lapse into state funds. The deal ends a months-long legal and political battle that began when House Republicans used a rarely invoked statutory provision to disapprove $645 million in spending in December.
October 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - Michigan Health
Michigan Health Officials Sound Alarm as Nitrous Oxide Emergencies More Than Triple Since 2019
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says nitrous oxide related emergencies have jumped from 10 in 2019 to 47 in 2025, and expects the count to climb this year. Officials are urging parents to recognize the products and understand the risks.
September 25, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Legislature
Michigan to test pay-per-mile road charge in 2027 pilot as gas tax revenue slips
MDOT will spend $7.65 million and recruit 1,000 volunteer drivers to test a mileage-based fee that could eventually replace some or all of the state fuel tax.
September 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - Michigan Legislature
Michigan Jobs Up 0.3 Percent in Q1 as Saginaw Leads County Growth
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Michigan employment rose 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2026 to 4,357,500 jobs. Saginaw County posted the largest gain among the state's ten largest counties, while wage growth fell below the national average in six of them.
September 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Budget
Whitmer signs her final bipartisan budget, cutting spending below both parties' proposals
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed her eighth and final budget as governor on Tuesday, a balanced FY 2026-27 plan worth about $75.2 billion that came in below the House and the governor's original proposals.
September 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - Michigan Legislature
Rural Township Bills Stall in Lansing as Crisis in Local Government Grows
Bills that would help Michigan's rural townships fill clerk vacancies and hire back-office support have stalled in the Legislature even as officials warn of a coming crisis in the state's front-line units of government.
September 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - Northern Michigan
Advocacy Group Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Force Proof-of-Citizenship Amendment onto Michigan Ballot
After Michigan election boards rejected a proof-of-citizenship ballot petition, the group behind it has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to order the amendment onto the November ballot before the Sept. 4 deadline to finalize the state's ballot.
September 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - Michigan Economy
Escalating U.S.-Canada Tariff Battle Forces Michigan Auto Executives and Small Business Owners Into Contingency Planning
Following the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks and the imposition of tariffs up to 50% on Canadian imports, Michigan auto executives and small business owners are scrambling to assess supply chain risks and financial exposure.
August 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Governor
Whitmer Highlights New Investments to Expand Affordable Housing
Governor Gretchen Whitmer pointed to fiscal year 2027 budget investments that expand affordable housing and strengthen homelessness prevention, including a new Michigan Housing Opportunity Tax Credit expected to support about 2,500 affordable rental homes each year.
August 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - muskegon
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 - ann-arbor
Ann Arbor Organizations Win Relief as Michigan House Settles $370 Million Work Project Dispute
The Michigan House and 31 state agencies settled a dispute over $370 million in work project funding. The agreement ends a months-long legal battle that began when House Republicans cancelled $645 million in grants last December.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - muskegon
Michigan House Budget Would Shift Childcare Billing From Enrollment to Attendance, Putting Muskegon Families at Risk
The Michigan House budget would shift childcare subsidy billing from enrollment to attendance. Providers warn the change could cost Muskegon and rural families $50 to $100 a month and push children out of subsidized care.
May 25, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - kalamazoo
El Sol School to Host Open House at New Site in Kalamazoo
El Sol School in Kalamazoo will host an open house Monday at its new site at 1428 Baker Street. The new magnet school serving grades K-5 initially is planned for completion in the 2028-29 school year.
May 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - pontiac
State of Emergency Declared as Major Water Main Break Affects Pontiac and Northern Oakland County
A massive water main break in northern Oakland County has led to a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The 42-inch waterline rupture affects multiple communities including Pontiac, where residents face boil water advisories and school closures.
May 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Jackson Hayes Hotel Deal Moves Forward After Developer Lawsuit Denied
Jackson Circuit Court Judge Richard LaFlamme denied a preliminary injunction request from J. Jeffers & Co. as the city moves forward with a $25,000 sale of the historic Hayes Hotel to developer Collier Gibson for a $35 million mixed-use redevelopment plan.
April 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 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 Year-Long Data Center Moratorium Amid Rural Community Backlash
Bipartisan Michigan lawmakers introduced House Bills 5594-5596 to halt data center construction statewide for one year, giving communities time to assess impacts before approving new facilities.
April 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Jason Tunney Files to Run for Michigan Senate Again While Competing in May Special Election
Republican Jason Tunney files paperwork to run for Michigan Senate again in November 2026 while competing in the May special election for the 35th Senate District
April 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Second Man Sentenced in 2022 Michigan Election Signature Fraud Scheme
Willie Reed sentenced to up to 20 years in prison and ordered to pay $333,817 in restitution for conducting criminal enterprise and defrauding candidates of nearly $350,000 in the 2022 Michigan election signature fraud scheme
April 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - 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 Supreme Court to Decide Whether South Haven Has Immunity in Beach Drowning Lawsuit
Michigan Supreme Court will decide whether the City of South Haven has governmental immunity in a wrongful death lawsuit after an 18-year-old drowned at a city beach in 2020. The lower court ruled in the city's favor in September 2025, but the state Supreme Court is now reviewing whether beach operations qualify as a governmental function or proprietary function.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Youth Sent Out of State for Mental Health Treatment as State Facilities Close
Michigan youth mental health placements out-of-state have nearly doubled in a decade as state facilities close, with families and the state spending millions on treatment across state lines.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
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 - politics
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 - 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 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