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- 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 - flint
Flint Man Aaron Aydelotte Sentenced to Life in Prison for Conway Township Murder
Flint man Aaron Aydelotte sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder in Conway Township shooting death. Co-defendant Marqwevell Cummings faces separate proceedings.
July 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - 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 - politics
Ex-Treasurer Sherine Miller Returns to Ballot After Contentious Exit From Kalamazoo Township
Former Kalamazoo Township Treasurer Sherine Miller has filed to run for the same position she vacated after a contentious dispute with the township board. Township officials say she cannot be her own successor, but county clerks say there is nothing in election law preventing her from running.
April 23, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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
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 - 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 - holland
Simpatico Coffee closes one location, opens another in Holland Township
Local coffee shop Simpatico has closed one location and opened another in Holland Township, with founder Alex Fink calling the new building a love letter to the community.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - battle-creek
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Constitutional Amendment to Let Battle Creek Voters Pick Secretary of State and Attorney General
Republican and Democratic lawmakers introduced a constitutional amendment that would let Michigan voters choose secretary of state and attorney general nominees in primary elections instead of party conventions. The proposal faces a two-thirds vote in the legislature and a public referendum.
May 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - lansing
Two Men Killed, Driver Hospitalized After Fatal Crash on US-127 Near I-96 in Holt
Two Holt men and a driver hospitalized in critical condition after a fatal crash on US-127 near I-96 in Holt Township early Sunday morning.
May 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 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 - 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 - 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