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Michigan House Passes Premises Liability Bill Restoring 'Open and Obvious' Defense After Supreme Court Rulings
Michigan House passes bill restoring 'open and obvious' defense for property owners after Supreme Court rulings changed premises liability standards in 2023.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - business
Muskegon's RENK America Wins $691 Million U.S. Army Contract for Military Vehicle Transmissions
Muskegon's RENK America won a five-year, $691 million U.S. Army contract to manufacture HMPT 800 transmissions for Bradley Fighting Vehicles and the new Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle.
3h ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Battle Creek Federal Center Listed for Sale as Government Seeks $430 Million in Savings
The Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek has been listed for potential sale by the General Services Administration. The building houses more than 1,000 workers, and community leaders say preserving those jobs is the top priority.
June 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan House Introduces Constitutional Carry Bill That Would Remove Permit Requirement
Michigan House Republicans introduced House Bill 5653 that would eliminate the permit requirement for carrying a concealed pistol, making Michigan the 30th state to adopt constitutional carry while maintaining background check and ownership requirements.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Marquette County Votes to Explore Bringing Air Force Base Back to Upper Peninsula
Marquette County commissioners unanimously voted to explore reestablishing a U.S. Air Force base at the former K.I. Sawyer site. Residents raised housing concerns, but officials said the resolution is only a first step in conversations with defense officials.
June 21, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - government
Marquette County Votes to Explore Bringing Air Force Base Back to Upper Peninsula
The Marquette County Board unanimously approved a resolution to begin talks with defense officials about reestablishing a military presence at the former K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base site. State lawmakers pledged support for the effort.
June 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan Supreme Court Weighs Juvenile Lifer Sentences as Prosecutors Push for Renewed Prison Terms
Michigan Supreme Court justices consider cases that could redefine sentencing for young people convicted of crimes, with prosecutors pushing for renewed prison terms while defense attorneys argue the court must establish clear sentencing boundaries.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources