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- Michigan Budget
Whitmer Announces First Disbursement of Neighborhood Roads Fund, Directing $240 Million to Local Projects
Governor Whitmer announced Monday that local agencies across Michigan are receiving their first payments from the Neighborhood Roads Fund, the centerpiece of the state's new long-term road funding plan, with $240 million committed to local bridges, public transit, and rail grade separations.
September 15, 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 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 - 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 Wedding Caterer Banned for Five Years After Last-Minute Cancellations And Refund Failures
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has banned wedding caterer Alicia Thompson from operating in the state for five years after more than 40 consumer complaints alleged last-minute cancellations and failure to issue refunds. Affected consumers can file claims by May 1 to receive refunds by July 1.
April 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Governor Whitmer Orders Study of Tariff Impact on Michigan Economy as Federal Refund Process Unclear
Governor Whitmer signs executive directive requiring state agencies to report on economic impact of federal tariffs and ensure businesses understand refund process after Supreme Court strikes down tariff policy.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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 - Michigan Governor
Whitmer announces first disbursement of Neighborhood Roads Fund
Local agencies across Michigan are receiving their first payments from the Neighborhood Roads Fund, a key element of the state's new long-term road funding package worth nearly $2 billion annually.
September 19, 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 - 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 - politics
Michigan Governor Orders State Agencies to Help Businesses Seek Refunds on Trump Tariffs Struck Down by Supreme Court
Governor Whitmer directs state agencies to assess tariff impacts and help businesses access refunds after Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs unconstitutional
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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 - 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 - politics
Governor Whitmer Issues Executive Order to Evaluate Tariff Impacts and Help Michiganders Seek Federal Refunds
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive ordering state agencies to evaluate the economic impact of federal tariffs and help Michigan businesses seek refunds from the federal government after the Supreme Court struck down portions of the tariffs.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Major Changes to K-12 School Choice Law Amidst Funding Debate
House legislation would require all public schools to accept out-of-district students, remove penalties for false enrollment information, and prohibit tuition charges for out-of-district families.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan AG Wins Court Battle Against Trump Administration's Homelessness Funding Restrictions
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wins federal appeals court ruling against Trump administration's restrictions on homeless assistance grants that would have affected 7,000 households in Michigan.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - Michigan Education
Michigan to Give Schools $40 Million to Enroll More High Schoolers in College
Michigan is directing $40 million in new state funding to expand dual enrollment, prioritizing districts where more than half of students are economically disadvantaged. The investment aims to lift Michigan's dual-enrollment participation, which ranks among the lowest in the nation.
August 31, 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 - 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 - politics
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 - Michigan Environment
Michigan Unveils $89 Million "Reclaim the Rivers" Initiative for Detroit and Kalamazoo River Cleanups
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a $89 million state investment to clean up and restore the Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers, funded by settlements from polluters, with a goal of lasting transformation by 2040.
5d ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - 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 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 - West Michigan
Michigan governor candidates and attorney general unite in push to overhaul MEDC
Both top gubernatorial candidates and state Attorney General Dana Nessel are calling for sweeping changes to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, as new grant fraud allegations and a Senate Republican bill package intensify pressure on the taxpayer-funded agency.
September 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - kalamazoo
Kalamazoo County Gets Rx Kids Cash Assistance as State Budget Leaves Program’s Future Uncertain
Rx Kids, a state-funded cash assistance program for new parents, expanded Monday into Galesburg, Oshtemo Township, and Wakeshma Township. But the Michigan Legislature has not yet finalized the budget that would secure the program's long-term state financing.
June 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - detroit
Detroit Businesswoman Fay Beydoun Charged With 16 Felonies in $20 Million Michigan Grant Scandal
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charged Fay Beydoun with 16 felonies, alleging she stole from a $20 million state grant awarded to her nonprofit Global Link International and used taxpayer funds for personal expenses including rugs, furniture, and dinners for Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
June 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 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 - politics
Whitmer Asked for Help as Genesee County Prosecutor's Office Faces 21 Layoffs
State Sen. John Cherry asked Governor Whitmer for work project funds to prevent 21 layoffs in Genesee County Prosecutor's Office as High-Crime Community Support Grant funding runs dry.
April 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - 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
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
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 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 Supreme Court Set to Hear Arguments on Withheld Bills Case as Senate Sues House Over Stalled Legislation
The Michigan Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in May on a lawsuit between the state Senate and House over nine bills that passed both chambers during the 2023-2024 legislative session but never reached Governor Whitmer's desk. The bills deal with corrections officer pensions, public employee health care, and historical museum funding.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Independent Report Questions Market for DeVos, Van Andel Luxury Development in Downtown Grand Rapids
Independent SB Friedman report commissioned by Michigan Strategic Fund finds limited evidence the downtown Grand Rapids market can support $796 million luxury development with million-dollar condos and luxury apartments at projected price points.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
U.S. Education Secretary McMahon Urges Michigan to Join Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Metro Detroit and urged Governor Whitmer to join a federal tax credit scholarship program that would allow donors to receive tax benefits for contributions to nonprofit scholarship funds for K-12 students.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources