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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 - policy
Detroit Region: Whitmer Breaks Ground on $16 Billion AI Data Center as Critics Call It a Betrayal
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer broke ground on a $16 billion AI data center in Saline Township alongside OpenAI and Oracle executives. Critics say the project strains local resources and offers few permanent jobs. The facility is part of the $500 billion Stargate Project.
June 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - Economy
Holland Floral Shop Project Wins $200,000 State Grant to Clean Up Contaminated Site
A vacant former dry cleaner in Holland will become a floral shop thanks to a $200,000 EGLE grant for brownfield cleanup. The $375,000 project creates two jobs.
June 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Solar Farm Pushback: Rural Communities Challenge State Approval Process as EDF Project Advances in Genesee County
Residents in northern Genesee County are gathering to fight a 2,021-acre solar project proposed by EDF Renewables, part of a broader trend of opposition to large-scale solar farms across Michigan as state law shifts approval power from local townships to the MPSC.
April 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan Approves 1,332 MW Battery Storage Projects, Including $16B Oracle Data Center Power
Michigan Public Service Commission approves 1,332 MW of battery energy storage projects, including 332 MW to support Oracle's 1,383 MW data center in Saline Township, bringing DTE Electric's total storage capacity to 2,606 MW.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan Public Service Commission Approves Massive Battery Storage Projects Amid Rising Utility Rates
Michigan's Public Service Commission has approved six battery storage projects totaling 1,332MW, including facilities to support Oracle's data center, as utilities seek rate hikes to fund infrastructure investments.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Michigan Supreme Court Lets Line 5 Permit Appeal Stand While Enbridge Moves Forward With Tunnel Project
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Michigan's sovereign immunity claim in the Line 5 pipeline lawsuit, while the Michigan Supreme Court considers a permit appeal that would allow Enbridge to complete its tunnel project under the Straits of Mackinac.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
MPSC Approves 1,332 MW Battery Storage Projects as DTE Electric Builds Nation's Largest Utility Energy Storage Portfolio
MPSC approves six battery storage projects totaling 1,332 MW, bringing DTE Electric's total storage capacity to 2,606 MW and making it one of the nation's largest utility-owned energy storage portfolios.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - courts
Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Project Raises Safety Concerns After New Geologic Report Released
A new geotechnical report on Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel project has raised safety concerns among opponents, highlighting potential risks including weak bedrock, high water pressure and dangerous gases beneath the Straits of Mackinac.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Road Construction Season Begins with Nearly $60 Million in Oakland County Projects and Statewide Infrastructure Improvements
Michigan's 2026 road construction season has begun with nearly $60 million in Oakland County projects and multiple statewide infrastructure improvements, including resurfacing, bridge repairs, and culvert replacements across the state.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
Michigan MPSC Approves 1.3 GW Battery Storage Projects, 332 MW to Serve Oracle Data Center Despite Controversy
Michigan MPSC approved 1,332 MW of battery storage projects, including 332 MW to serve Oracle's data center, despite Attorney General pushback on data center contracts and utility rate approvals.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - policy
MDOT Starts $7 Million Bridge Improvement Project at I-96, US-31 Interchange in Muskegon County
MDOT begins $7 million bridge improvement project at I-96, US-31 interchange in Muskegon County with partial deck replacement, new expansion joints, and substructure improvements starting April 6.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Former House Speaker Aide Accused of Embezzling State Grant Money for Health Park Project
Former House Speaker Jason Wentworth's legislative aide David Coker faces felony embezzlement charges after prosecutors allege he misused $820,000 of state grant money intended to build a health and wellness park in Clare. Judge Kristen D. Simmons will decide May 7 whether the case goes to trial.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Washtenaw County voters could decide on $5.1 million healthcare tax after narrow 5-4 board vote
Washtenaw County commissioners voted 5-4 to advance a $5.1 million healthcare access property tax millage to the November ballot. The measure aims to offset federal healthcare cuts affecting thousands of residents.
July 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - development
Northfield Township Approves 106 New Apartments at Chestnut Hills Near Whitmore Lake Despite Opposition
Northfield Township trustees voted 5-1 to approve 106 new apartments at the Chestnut Hills development near Whitmore Lake, north of Ann Arbor. One planning commissioner called the project unpopular with the community.
June 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Traverse City Dispensaries Face Squeeze as Michigan’s 24% Wholesale Weed Tax Revenue Falls Short
Michigan's 24 percent wholesale marijuana tax is falling short of revenue projections, raising concerns for Traverse City dispensaries and rural communities that depend on cannabis tax revenue.
June 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Battle Creek Gets $1.2 Million MDOT Investment as I-94 Business Loop Resurfacing Begins
MDOT has begun a $1.2 million resurfacing project on 1.3 miles of I-94 Business Loop in Battle Creek, with lane closures expected through July 31. The work covers Michigan Avenue and Main Street between Dickman Road and the Amtrak railroad.
June 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Muskegon Drivers Face Months of M-46 Closures as Michigan Invests $3.3 Million in Bridge Replacement
MDOT is spending $3.3 million to replace a 1959 M-46 bridge over Crockery Creek in Muskegon County, closing the road between Casnovia and Ravenna through October. The project is part of Michigan's $1 billion annual road funding boost.
May 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Whitmer Approves $7.56 Million in State Grants for 650 Jobs Across Southeast Michigan
Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved $7.56 million in state grants for three Southeast Michigan projects. The investments will create 650 new jobs across electric vehicles, food processing, and construction technology.
May 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Pontiac Road Construction to Close Northbound Pontiac Trail Through Mid-November
Northbound Pontiac Trail will close through mid-November for $11 million reconstruction project in Lyon Township, with detour route established for drivers.
May 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
John Ball Zoo Aquarium Committee Rejects Walker Site After Due Diligence Review
The John Ball Zoo Aquarium Committee has rejected a Walker landfill site after a due diligence review. The aquarium project remains in early stages with plans to open by 2031 and could draw 1 million visitors in its first year.
May 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Traverse City Water Service Line Replacement Creates Street Closures in Fifth, Eighth and Other Blocks
Traverse City water service line replacement project will cause street closures and traffic disruptions across multiple blocks through fall 2026.
May 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - community
Zeeland Students Create Sustainability Curriculum for Holland Farmers Market
Zeeland students are creating a sustainability curriculum for the Holland Farmers Market. The project will help teachers use field trips at the market when it opens Wednesday.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Public Service Commission Adopts Framework to Improve Grid Reliability Through Undergrounding, Battery Storage and New Metrics
The Michigan Public Service Commission unanimously adopted a reliability framework requiring utilities to adopt emerging national metrics and explore undergrounding projects as part of efforts to improve grid resilience following severe storms.
May 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - budget
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 - policy
MPSC Approves 1.3 GW Energy Storage Contracts Including Huron County Data Center Deal
Michigan Public Service Commission approved six energy storage projects totaling 1,332 megawatts, including a 450 MW Big Mitten Energy Center in Huron County with a 20-year tolling agreement for DTE Electric.
April 17, 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 - 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 - policy
Michigan Opens Federal Disaster Preparedness Grants After Court Order Restores Program
Michigan State Police opens federal BRIC disaster mitigation grant program after court order restores congressionally mandated funding for community resilience projects
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
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 - policy
Trump's Federal Medicaid Work Requirements Could Cost 171,000 to 355,000 Michiganders Their Coverage
New Urban Institute report projects 171,000 to 355,000 Michiganders could lose Medicaid coverage under Trump Administration's federal work requirements and eligibility redeterminations.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Announces Nearly 50 New Housing Units and Commercial Space Coming to Grand Rapids and Saline
Governor Whitmer announced $33 million in housing and commercial development projects in Grand Rapids and Saline through the bipartisan RAP program, creating 45 apartments and revitalizing downtown properties.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 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 - governor
Governor Whitmer Announces $33 Million Investment in Housing and Commercial Development for Grand Rapids and Saline
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced $33 million in RAP program funding for housing and commercial development projects in Grand Rapids and Saline, creating 45 apartments and revitalizing downtown Saline.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources