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Traverse City Voters Could Decide Fate of $127 Million Downtown TIF Plan This November
Traverse City's Downtown Development Authority is voting on a new $127 million TIF plan focused on infrastructure and revenue sharing. If approved, the plan goes to voters on the November ballot.
June 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
All 83 Michigan Counties Certify Nov. 8 Election Results, Clearing Path for Whitmer to Become Official
All 83 Michigan counties certified Nov. 8 election results by Tuesday, setting the stage for the Board of State Canvassers to finalize certification by Nov. 28 and make election wins official for Gov. Whitmer and other officials.
April 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
All 83 Michigan Counties Certify 2024 Election Results, Averting 2020-Style Turmoil
All 83 Michigan counties certified the Nov. 8, 2024 election results by the legal deadline, avoiding a repeat of the 2020 certification turmoil that threatened to unravel election outcomes.
April 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - crime
Fatal Hit-and-Run Victim Mark McBride Identified, Suspect Vehicle Recovered in Galesburg
Fatal hit-and-run victim Mark McBride, 51, identified as Kalamazoo resident who worked for MDHHS; suspect vehicle recovered in Galesburg, investigation ongoing
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Saginaw County Faces New Lawsuit Alleging Staff Sexually Abused Minors at Closed Juvenile Facility
Three former residents of a closed Saginaw County juvenile detention center filed a new lawsuit alleging staff sexually abused minors. The case brings the total number of plaintiffs suing Wolverine Human Services to at least 13 across three separate lawsuits.
June 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Warren Voters Will See John James on Ballot as Michigan Canvassers Reject Two Governor Candidates
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers certified Republican governor candidates John James and Perry Johnson despite signature challenges, while booting Ralph Rebandt and Kim Thomas from the ballot. Warren's own Congressman James survived accusations of fraud.
May 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Two SUVs strike 60-year-old pedestrian in Pontiac, victim dragged for half-mile before death
A 60-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by two SUVs in Pontiac on Sunday night. Deputies say the victim was dragged for about a half mile and are seeking information from the public to identify the drivers.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Four Grand Blanc Township Firefighters Sue Over Alleged Retaliation Following Chief Support
Four Grand Blanc Township firefighters filed a federal lawsuit claiming retaliation for publicly supporting Fire Chief Jamie Jent after a deadly church attack. The plaintiffs allege their First Amendment rights were violated when Superintendent Dennis Liimatta changed hiring procedures.
April 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan Food Banks Face Rising Costs and Federal SNAP Cuts as State Budget Director Visits Kalamazoo
Michigan State Budget Director Jen Flood toured Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes amid growing concerns over SNAP funding challenges from federal regulations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Governor's $88.1 billion budget proposal includes $186 million for SNAP administration, while food banks across Michigan report rising costs and donation deficits.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Between 171,000 and 355,000 Michiganders Could Lose Medicaid Coverage Under New Federal Work Requirements
New federal Medicaid work requirements set to begin in January 2027 could cause between 171,000 and 355,000 Michiganders to lose coverage, according to a new Urban Institute report analyzing the impact of the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Michigan House Considers New Voter ID Law Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Register
Michigan House Republicans are advancing House Bill 4765, which would require voters to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jason Woolford, R-Howell, would mandate citizenship documentation such as birth certificates or passports and would no longer accept standard driver's licenses as voter ID. Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie raised concerns about costs and access, while GOP lawmakers frame the legislation as a commonsense election security measure.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan Agencies Fail to Act on Plastic Pellet Spill That Polluted Kalamazoo River for Weeks
Michigan state agencies failed to act for weeks on a plastic pellet spill that polluted the Kalamazoo River. A semi-trailer crash in January released 48,000 pounds of plastic pellets, but the Environmental Department wasn't notified until three weeks later. Cleanup is now underway, but questions remain about interagency coordination and regulation of industrial microplastics.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources