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Michigan Governor Signs Executive Directive to Help Businesses Seek Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling
Governor Whitmer signs executive directive to help Michigan businesses receive refunds for tariffs ruled unconstitutional by Supreme Court, requiring state agencies to evaluate impacts and assist businesses in seeking refunds.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Signs Executive Directive to Assess Tariff Impact and Help Businesses Access Refunds
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs executive directive on the one-year anniversary of Trump's 'Liberation Day' to help businesses and consumers access refunds for tariffs ruled illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court. The directive orders state agencies to compile reports on tariff impacts and assist businesses in navigating the federal refund process.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Help Michigan Businesses Seek Trump Tariff Refunds
Governor Whitmer signs executive directive ordering state agencies to help businesses seek refunds on Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court, while requiring comprehensive reports on tariff impact on Michigan industries and families.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Signs Tariff Refund Directive as Gas Prices Surge to $3.89 Per Gallon
Governor Whitmer signs executive directive to help Michigan businesses access tariff refunds as Supreme Court rules Trump-era tariffs unconstitutional; gas prices surge to $3.89 per gallon amid Iran war
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Michigan Attorney General Nessel Joins 23-State Coalition to Block Trump's Mail Voting Executive Order
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins 23-state coalition led by attorneys general from California, Nevada, Massachusetts, and Washington in filing motion for summary judgment to permanently block enforcement of President Trump's executive order restricting mail voting.
May 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Michigan Attorney General Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Vote-by-Mail Executive Order
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined 24 attorneys general and governors in suing the Trump administration over a March 31 executive order that seeks to create a federal list of eligible voters and restricts mail-in voting, calling it unconstitutional federal overreach.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Whitmer Signs Energy Emergency Executive Order to Combat Rising Gas Prices
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2026-4 declaring an energy emergency to combat rising gas prices, allowing for the sale of cheaper fuel blends in eight counties home to 5 million residents.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - elections
Michigan Joins 24-State Coalition in Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Mail Voting Executive Order
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson join 24-state coalition in lawsuit challenging Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, arguing it violates states' constitutional authority to run elections.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Orders Study of Tariff Impact on Michigan Economy as Federal Refund Process Unclear
Governor Whitmer signs executive directive requiring state agencies to report on economic impact of federal tariffs and ensure businesses understand refund process after Supreme Court strikes down tariff policy.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Whitmer Signs Dual Executive Orders Addressing Energy Emergency and Tariff Refunds
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs dual executive orders addressing rising gas prices due to the Iran war and federal tariff refunds for businesses. The energy emergency order allows cheaper fuel blends in eight Southeast Michigan counties, while the tariff directive directs state agencies to help businesses recover costs from Trump administration tariffs recently struck down by the Supreme Court.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·8 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Issues Executive Order to Evaluate Tariff Impacts and Help Michiganders Seek Federal Refunds
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive ordering state agencies to evaluate the economic impact of federal tariffs and help Michigan businesses seek refunds from the federal government after the Supreme Court struck down portions of the tariffs.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Craig Spoelhof, 57, Dies After Brain Cancer Battle; Served 13 Years as Boys & Girls Club Executive Director
Craig Spoelhof, 57, died from brain cancer after a 20-year career in the automotive industry and 13 years as Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland.
May 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
Michigan Joins 23-State Coalition Lawsuit Against Trump's Mail-In Voting Executive Order
Michigan joins 23-state coalition lawsuit against Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, with Whitmer and Benson calling it unconstitutional federal overreach.
April 22, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Michigan Joins 25-State Coalition Suing Trump Administration Over Unlawful Election Executive Order
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins 25-state coalition in lawsuit challenging Trump executive order that would establish national voter lists and restrict mail-in ballot distribution, arguing the Constitution gives states authority to run elections.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - elections
Michigan Joins Coalition of States Suing Trump Over Executive Order Targeting Mail-In Voting
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins 24 other attorneys general and Pennsylvania's governor in suing Trump over executive order that would give federal control over state mail-in voting procedures.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - courts
Michigan Attorney General Vows Legal Challenge to Trump's Federal Election Oversight Executive Order
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel vows to challenge President Trump's new executive order expanding federal election oversight, calling it unconstitutional and unlawful.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Michigan Secretary of State Promises Swift Legal Action Against Trump's New Mail Voting Executive Order
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has promised swift legal action against President Trump's new executive order restricting mail-in voting and creating a nationwide voter list, calling it illegal on its face and threatening chaos at election steps.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Michigan Officials Vow Legal Challenge to Trump's New Mail-In Voting Executive Order
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel vow legal challenge to President Trump's new executive order seeking to create a federal voter list and restrict mail-in voting. The order has drawn criticism from state officials across the country as unconstitutional federal overreach.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - politics
Michigan Officials Vow Legal Challenge to Trump Executive Order Restricting Mail-In Voting
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel have vowed to challenge President Trump's executive order that would restrict mail-in voting and create a federal voter list, calling the order unconstitutional and illegal.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - local
Robert Allan Krueger, 87, Dies After Brain Cancer Battle; Served 13 Years as Boys & Girls Club Executive Director
Robert Allan Krueger, 87, died on May 9, 2026. He was a former Air Force pilot and volunteer. A memorial gathering is planned for June 13.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - governor
Whitmer Signs Emergency Order for Holly and Tuscola County as Severe Weather Cripples Infrastructure
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs executive order expanding state of emergency to Holly and Tuscola County after severe weather causes flooding and infrastructure damage across Michigan.
May 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Declares Energy Emergency as Flooding Threatens Fuel Supplies
Governor Whitmer signs Executive Order 2026-6 declaring state of energy emergency to stabilize fuel supplies as flooding threatens Cheboygan Dam and fuel delivery infrastructure across northern Michigan
April 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Mail-In Voting Order as Federal Overreach Threatens Voter Access
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins coalition of 24 states in lawsuit challenging Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, arguing it violates states' constitutional authority to run elections and threatens absentee voting access for millions of Michiganders.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
Michigan Declares Energy Emergency as Governor Whitmer Tries to Ease High Gas Prices
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs Executive Order No. 2026-4 declaring a state of energy emergency to lower gas prices in eight southeastern Michigan counties by suspending fuel regulations that would allow cheaper winter blend gasoline to be sold through the spring.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Businesses Push for Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling Strips Trump Levies as Whitmer Directs State Agencies to Help
Governor Whitmer signs executive directive to help Michigan businesses seek refunds from Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional by Supreme Court, requiring state agencies to report on economic impact and provide guidance on refund process.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Orders State Agencies to Track Tariff Impact and Help Businesses Seek Supreme Court Refunds
Governor Whitmer signs executive directive ordering state agencies to report on tariff impacts and help Michigan businesses access refunds for unconstitutional tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. The federal refund process is 60-85% complete and could take up to 45 days to process applications.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - politics
Battle Creek Field of Flight Brings F-35s, Fireworks and Road Closures for America's 250th
Battle Creek's Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival runs July 1-5 with F-35 fighter jets, fireworks, and road closures as the city celebrates America's 250th birthday.
June 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Declares Energy Emergency to Lower Gas Prices Amid Rising Costs
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight counties, temporarily easing fuel blend requirements to lower gas prices by 10-20 cents as global oil markets face disruption from the Iran war.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Detroit Region: Whitmer Breaks Ground on $16 Billion AI Data Center as Critics Call It a Betrayal
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer broke ground on a $16 billion AI data center in Saline Township alongside OpenAI and Oracle executives. Critics say the project strains local resources and offers few permanent jobs. The facility is part of the $500 billion Stargate Project.
June 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - policy
Michigan Farmers Challenge EGLE’s New Animal Waste Rules in Court Over Due Process Concerns
Michigan farmers and agricultural groups challenged EGLE's new animal waste permit in court Monday, arguing the rules violate due process. The case centers on Gov. Whitmer's executive order that gave EGLE's director authority over permit appeals.
May 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Marquette Homeless Shelter Exceeded Capacity During Winter, Director Says 25 People Sheltered Beyond Limits
The Room at the Inn homeless shelter in Marquette exceeded capacity during this winters cold snap, caring for 25 additional people beyond its limits. Executive director Chelsea Wilkinson says rising costs and potential loss of federal funding could make the situation worse.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - courts
Michigan Court Strips Pregnant Women's End-of-Life Rights Under State Law
Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel strikes down pregnancy exclusion in advance directives law, ruling it violates women's reproductive freedom rights under Proposal 3.
April 21, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan Attorney General Leads Bipartisan Coalition on Geofence Warrants and Election Lawsuits
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel leads a bipartisan coalition of 32 attorneys general in filing amicus briefs with the Supreme Court on geofence warrants and challenges a federal executive order on mail-in ballots through a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Gov. Whitmer Declares Energy Emergency to Save Michigan Drivers Money Amid Rising Gas Prices
Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2026-4 declaring an energy emergency, allowing cheaper gasoline blends in eight southeast Michigan counties amid 30 percent gas price increases driven by the Iran war.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Declares Energy Emergency and Orders Tariff Refund Study as Gas Prices Spike
Governor Whitmer signs executive order declaring energy emergency to ease gas prices in eight southeastern Michigan counties while directing state agencies to help businesses access refunds from unconstitutional federal tariffs.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Declares Energy Emergency to Lower Gas Prices Amid Iran War and Tariffs
Governor Whitmer signs executive order declaring state of energy emergency to ease fuel restrictions and lower gas prices amid rising costs driven by Iran war and tariffs.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources