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Holland’s Former Mayor Phil Tanis Challenges Rep. Bill Huizenga in Republican Primary
Former Holland Mayor Phil Tanis has launched a donation-free campaign to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga for the Republican nomination in Michigan's 4th Congressional District, citing a need for civility and accountability in Congress.
May 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Saginaw District Elects Chedrick Greene to Michigan Senate, Preserving Democratic Majority
Chedrick Greene won the Michigan State Senate District 35 special election with 58.9% of the vote, preserving the Democratic majority in the state Senate and ending a 16-month vacancy in the Saginaw Bay-area district.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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 - policy
Deep Green Pulls Lansing Data Center Proposal Hours Before City Council Vote
Deep Green, a UK-based developer, withdrew its application to build a 24-megawatt data center in downtown Lansing hours before the city council was set to vote on the project, ending months of debate over the proposed facility and its environmental and economic impacts.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislation
Traverse City Hunters on Alert: Michigan Lawmaker Proposes Auctioning Rare Pure Michigan Hunt Licenses to Highest Bidders
Rep. Phil Green's House Bill 5682 would allow five rare Pure Michigan-style hunting licenses to be auctioned to the highest bidder. The proposal could generate significant revenue for conservation but raises concerns about fairness for everyday Northern Michigan hunters.
June 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
Chedrick Greene Wins Special Election, Keeping Democrats in Control of Michigan Senate
Democrat Chedrick Greene won a special election in Michigan's 35th Senate District, defeating Republican Jason Tunney and restoring Democratic majority in the state Senate ahead of the midterms.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - community
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 - policy
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 - policy
Michigan Communities Push Back Against Data Centers as State Lawmakers Consider Moratorium and Tax Repeal
Michigan communities are rallying against data centers while state lawmakers consider repealing tax breaks for the facilities. A ballot initiative to ban utility political donations has 81 percent support. Deep Green withdrew its $120 million Lansing proposal amid community opposition.
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Tie Vote Looms in Michigan Senate as 35th District Election Decides State Majority
Michigan voters in the 35th Senate District will decide whether Democrats maintain their majority. A Republican win creates a 19-19 tie that could block legislation through strategic voting.
May 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - budget
Four Michigan Legislators Seek Over $6.7 Million in Arts Earmarks for 2027 State Budget
Four Michigan House members seek over $6.7 million in taxpayer funding for orchestras and theater projects in the 2027 state budget proposal, raising questions about earmarks and constitutional requirements.
April 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - budget
Michigan Lawmakers Seek Millions for Theaters and Orchestras as Budget Earmarks Draw Scrutiny
Four Michigan House members are seeking $6.7 million for theaters and orchestras as the 2027 budget draws scrutiny over earmarks targeting specific organizations.
April 13, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Ann Arbor Senator Jeff Irwin Co-Sponsors Michigan Bill to Block EPA Air Pollution Rollbacks
Ann Arbor Sen. Jeff Irwin joins four other Democrats to co-sponsor a Michigan bill that would let the state enforce its own clean air standards after the EPA repealed federal greenhouse gas regulations.
May 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Grand Rapids Officer Loses Supreme Court Bid in 2020 Riot Excessive Force Case
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from Grand Rapids officer Phillip Reinink, allowing a civil lawsuit to proceed over his use of a flashbang canister during the May 2020 downtown riot.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - detroit
2 critically injured after fiery crash on Detroit's west side
A fiery two-car crash near 7 Mile and Evergreen roads left two people in critical condition. Detroit police are investigating and have detained the driver believed to be at fault.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - 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 - elections
Ballots Mailed for 35th Senate District Special Election as Race for Key House Intensifies
Midland voters can now expect to receive absentee ballots for the May 5 special election to fill the vacant 35th District Senate seat. The race between Republican Jason Tunney and Democrat Chedrick Greene could determine whether Democrats maintain their slim 19-18 state Senate majority.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources