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Michigan Senate Bill Would Require Seniors 75 And Older To Retake Driving Tests Every Four Years
Senate Bill 847 would require Michigan drivers aged 75 to 84 to pass written, vision and driving skills tests every four years, while those 85 and older would face annual testing requirements in what would become the nation's toughest senior licensing laws.
April 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan Senate Bill Would Require Regular Driving Tests for Seniors 75 and Older
Senate Bill 847 would require Michigan drivers 75 and older to pass regular in-person driving tests to renew their licenses, with annual requirements for those 85 and older. The proposal comes after a Novi woman was killed in a 2024 crash involving a 94-year-old driver.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - community
Driving Successful Lives Donates Buildable Saginaw Lot to Auto Accident Victim Pursuing Real Estate Dream
A national nonprofit charity donated a buildable lot in Saginaw to Walter, an unemployed auto accident victim whose lifelong dream has been to become a real estate investor. Driving Successful Lives made the donation after learning about his difficult circumstances and passion for real estate.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan State Police Increase I-94 Patrols for Distracted Driving Crackdown During April Enforcement Month
Michigan State Police are increasing patrols along I-94 and across the state during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April 2026, targeting drivers who violate the Hands-Free Law amid rising distracted driving fatalities.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislature
Michigan Senate Proposes Mandatory Driving Tests for Drivers 75 and Older After Fatal Crash
Michigan Senate Bill 847 would require drivers 75 and older to pass vision, written, and driving tests every four years, with annual testing for those 85 and older. The proposal was introduced after a 94-year-old driver killed a Novi woman in 2024.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - budget
American Center for Mobility Faces $35 Million Debt Repayment Demand From Michigan
Michigan is demanding annual payments of $1.62 million from the American Center for Mobility, a nonprofit self-driving auto test facility. The state has invested $35 million in the facility and wants repayment, but advocates say the nonprofit was never meant to repay startup costs.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - legislature
Michigan Senate Bill Would Force Older Drivers to Pass Tests to Keep License
Michigan Senate Bill 847 would require drivers 75 and older to pass vision, written, and driving skills tests to renew their licenses, with 85-year-olds facing annual testing requirements.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
State approves $481,000 grant to expand Muskegon farmers market, support local food businesses
State approved a $481,000 grant to expand Muskegon's farmers market, supporting 100+ local food businesses and driving foot traffic to downtown Muskegon. The funding will improve the indoor market and Kitchen 242 space.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - governor
Mike Cox Announces Tax Cut Plan and Education Reform as Michigan Governor Candidate
Former Attorney General Mike Cox announces plan to eliminate Michigan's state income tax and implement education reforms modeled after Mississippi, arguing current policies are driving population out of the state.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source