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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
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