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Michigan AG Sues Blue Cross Blue Shield for Illegal Health Insurance Monopoly
Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a federal antitrust lawsuit on Wednesday against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, alleging the company operates an illegal monopoly that has inflated premiums and pushed down provider reimbursement rates.
4d ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - 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 - Michigan Education
Whitmer Signs Eight Bipartisan Bills to Invest in Michigan Universities and Community Colleges
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed eight bipartisan bills that expand capital outlay project authorizations across Michigan's universities and community colleges and help balance the Fiscal Year 2027 budget without raising taxes. The measures unlock more than $1.3 billion in project authorizations across 27 higher education institutions.
September 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - 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 - Southeast Michigan
Two Michigan Bills Seek to Restrict E-Bike Use by Minors
State lawmakers in Lansing introduced two bills that would add licensing, helmet, and age restrictions for teens riding e-bikes in Michigan. The measures follow a spate of local restrictions across Southeast Michigan municipalities.
September 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - 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 - Michigan Transportation
Michigan Capitol Commission Drops Flock Cameras as Statewide Surveillance Backlash Grows
The Michigan State Capitol Commission will not install Flock Safety's automatic license plate readers around Capitol Square, following privacy concerns and a wave of municipal actions across the state to limit or eliminate the surveillance cameras.
September 1, 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 Prisoners Break Participation Records as State Expands Education Programs
Michigan prisons report record participation as nearly 4,000 inmates complete educational and vocational programs, up 66% from 2020, with partnerships expanding postsecondary opportunities across 26 facilities.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Youth Sent Out of State for Mental Health Treatment as State Facilities Close
Michigan youth mental health placements out-of-state have nearly doubled in a decade as state facilities close, with families and the state spending millions on treatment across state lines.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Fishing Season Opens With New Regulations Affecting Lake Superior, Great Lakes Waters
Michigan's 2026 fishing season officially began April 1 with new regulations affecting Lake Superior, walleye limits, burbot possession, and spearfishing opportunities across Great Lakes waters.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan House Passes Bill to Ban Kratom, Synthetic Variants From Market
The Michigan House of Representatives approved House Bill 5537 on March 18, legislation that would make it illegal to manufacture, sell or distribute kratom and its synthetic variants across the state, with penalties including up to 90 days in jail for first offenses.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources