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Vehicle Crashes Into Quality Dairy Store in Lansing, Driver Fled Scene
A vehicle crashed into a Quality Dairy store in Lansing early Tuesday morning and the driver fled the scene. Police are investigating and no injuries have been reported.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - lansing
Lansing Democrats Reintroduce Michigan Voting Rights Act After Supreme Court Strips Federal Protections
Michigan Democrats and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson reintroduced the Michigan Voting Rights Act in Lansing Tuesday, days after the U.S. Supreme Court weakened the federal Voting Rights Act. The four-bill package now goes before the Senate Elections Committee.
May 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - 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 - lansing
Lansing Lawmakers Introduce Reparations Bills Targeting Descendants of Slavery in Michigan
Michigan lawmakers introduced a three-bill reparations package targeting descendants of enslaved Americans. The bills would create a state commission, a dedicated office, and new data categories. House Speaker Matt Hall opposes the effort.
June 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - lansing
Lansing Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Force Gray Wolf Hunt in Upper Peninsula
Rep. Dave Prestin introduced House Bill 6008, which would require the Michigan DNR to open a gray wolf hunting season in the Upper Peninsula within 90 days of federal protections being lifted. The bill has 13 Republican co-sponsors.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Legislature
Rural Township Bills Stall in Lansing as Crisis in Local Government Grows
Bills that would help Michigan's rural townships fill clerk vacancies and hire back-office support have stalled in the Legislature even as officials warn of a coming crisis in the state's front-line units of government.
September 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - Michigan Budget
Michigan's new budget pushes state workers back to the office
The newly passed Michigan state budget sets a target of at least 80% in-office attendance and requires every state department to adopt a uniform return-to-office policy, ending years of widespread remote work.
September 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - dearborn
Dearborn Opens 100-Foot Memorial Listing 18,457 Children Killed in Gaza
A 100-foot mural listing 18,457 Palestinian children killed in Gaza opened in Dearborn's PEACE Park East. The bilingual memorial, created by artist Phil Buehler, will remain on display through July 31.
June 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - lansing
Two Men Killed, Driver Hospitalized After Fatal Crash on US-127 Near I-96 in Holt
Two Holt men and a driver hospitalized in critical condition after a fatal crash on US-127 near I-96 in Holt Township early Sunday morning.
May 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - Southeast Michigan
Dam safety bills move closer to becoming law in Michigan legislature
Bipartisan dam safety legislation, prompted by the 2020 Edenville and Sanford dam failures, is nearing final passage in Lansing after the House passed Senate Bill 947 with overwhelming support.
October 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Northern Michigan
MEDC to Cut 15 Percent of Its Workforce Amid Revenue Decline and Legislative Scrutiny
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced it will eliminate up to 15 percent of its workforce through layoffs and unfilled positions, citing declining revenue and a reduced budget. The cuts come as the agency faces growing scrutiny over its grant programs and oversight.
September 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - 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 - warren
Warren Families on the Line as Michigan Lawmakers Question Rx Kids Funding at Capitol Hearing
Michigan lawmakers questioned Rx Kids funding at a Tuesday hearing in Lansing. The cash assistance program serves families in Oakland County, including Warren, but its future state funding is uncertain in the next budget.
June 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
35th Senate District Special Election Could Reshape Michigan Legislature as Democrats Hold Narrow Lead
The May 5 special election for Michigan's 35th Senate District could determine whether Democrats maintain their one-seat majority in the state Senate or face a tied legislature, with implications for Lansing politics throughout 2026 and beyond.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Treasury Sets April 20 Deadline for First Wholesale Marijuana Tax Payments With Penalty Waiver Option
Michigan Treasury has set April 20, 2026 as the deadline for first quarterly payments of the new 24% Wholesale Marijuana Tax, with a penalty and interest waiver option for businesses that submit at least 75% of taxes due by the deadline and pay the full amount by January 20, 2027. The department issued Revenue Administrative Bulletin 2026-3 providing detailed guidance on tax calculations, taxable transactions, and compliance requirements.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - Southeast Michigan
UAW's Fain urges Michigan workers to back Democrats in November midterms
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain used Detroit's Labor Day parade on Sept. 7 to rally union members to support Democratic candidates in the upcoming midterm election, where control of Congress and key Michigan races are at stake.
September 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Southeast Michigan
Coffia, Byrnes Reintroduce FOIA Bills to Subject Governor, Legislature to Public Records Law
Reps. Betsy Coffia and Erin Byrnes reintroduced legislation to require the Michigan Legislature and governor's office to comply with the state's Freedom of Information Act, ending one of the last exemptions in the country for lawmakers and the executive branch.
September 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources