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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 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
4d ago·Michigan Capitol·2 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
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
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 - 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 - governor
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 - policy
Michigan Opens Federal Disaster Preparedness Grants After Court Order Restores Program
Michigan State Police opens federal BRIC disaster mitigation grant program after court order restores congressionally mandated funding for community resilience projects
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Orders State Agencies to Help Businesses Seek Refunds on Trump Tariffs Struck Down by Supreme Court
Governor Whitmer directs state agencies to assess tariff impacts and help businesses access refunds after Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs unconstitutional
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Michigan's Line 5 Appeal; Governor Orders Tariff Refund Assistance
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear Michigan's appeal in the Line 5 pipeline case, leaving lower court rulings that allow Enbridge to sue the state over its shutdown efforts. Meanwhile, Gov. Whitmer directed state agencies to help Michigan businesses pursue refunds from unconstitutional tariffs.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan Opens FEMA Disaster Grant Program After Federal Court Order Restores Funding
Michigan State Police and Attorney General restore critical disaster mitigation funding through federal court victory, reopening BRIC grant program for municipalities seeking to protect against natural hazards.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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 - 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 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 - governor
Michigan Governor Declares State of Energy Emergency Amid Northern Michigan Flooding
Michigan Governor Whitmer declared a state of energy emergency across Michigan on April 14, 2026, due to widespread flooding in Northern Michigan that has disrupted fuel transportation and emergency response operations.
3d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Officials Slam DOJ Demand for Wayne County Ballots as Federal Interference
Attorney General Dana Nessel, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson jointly condemned a DOJ letter threatening Wayne County with a court order to turn over 2024 election ballots. Officials say the demand is baseless federal interference.
22h ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Second Man Sentenced in 2022 Michigan Election Signature Fraud Scheme
Willie Reed sentenced to up to 20 years in prison and ordered to pay $333,817 in restitution for conducting criminal enterprise and defrauding candidates of nearly $350,000 in the 2022 Michigan election signature fraud scheme
4d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Governor Whitmer Calls for Federal Social Media Crackdown After Hosting Michigan Internet Summit
Governor Gretchen Whitmer called for federal legislation to protect children from social media addiction after hosting a summit with youth advocates and activists. Michigan has passed state-level protections, but Whitmer said online safety issues cross state borders and require national action. The Kids Over Clicks package, which passed through a Senate committee last month, would ban addictive online feeds for minors and regulate chatbot features.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 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 - courts
Michigan Supreme Court Bars City of Troy From Profiting on Building Permit Fees After 15-Year Battle
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled against the City of Troy after 15 years of litigation over building permit fees, ordering the city to pay $575,000 in fees and barring it from profiting on permit collections. The ruling sets a precedent for how Michigan municipalities may calculate and spend building department fees under the state Construction Code Act and Headlee Amendment.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Michigan State Police Opens Federal BRIC Grant Program to Help Communities Prepare for Natural Disasters
Michigan State Police opens FEMA BRIC grant program to help communities prepare for natural disasters following federal court order restoring congressionally mandated funding program.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan Attorney General Wins Legal Battle to Restore Federal Disaster Mitigation Grant Program
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel secures federal court order restoring the BRIC disaster mitigation grant program, enabling communities to prepare for future tornadoes and severe weather after devastating March tornadoes killed four people in southwest Michigan.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - courts
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Michigan's Sovereign Immunity Challenge in Line 5 Pipeline Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Michigan's final sovereign immunity challenge in Enbridge's federal lawsuit over Line 5, forcing the state to proceed in federal court to challenge the pipeline easement revocation order.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan Supreme Court Scheduled to Hear Oral Arguments on Withheld Bills Case This May
The Michigan Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this May on whether courts can order the House to send nine withheld bills to Governor Whitmer, raising significant questions about the separation of powers in Michigan.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources