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Muskegon Wins $730,200 State Grant for Hartshorn Park Expansion as Natural Resources Bill Advances Through Legislature
Muskegon is set to receive $730,200 from Michigan's Natural Resources Trust Fund for a Hartshorn Park expansion as Senate Bill 829 advances through the House. The $45 million bill passed the Senate 37-0.
May 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Genesee County Approves Rx Kids Cash Expansion Despite Republican Opposition
Genesee County commissioners vote 6-3 to approve $1.3 million expansion of Rx Kids prenatal cash program, with Republicans opposing geographic limitations.
April 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - governor
Michigan Strategic Fund Approves $17 Million Infrastructure Grant and $3.9 Million Tax Abatement for fairlife Expansion in West Michigan
Governor Whitmer announces Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $17 million infrastructure grant and $3.9 million tax abatement for fairlife expansion, creating 150 new jobs and $650 million investment in West Michigan.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Announces $650 Million Fairlife Expansion and $17 Million Water Infrastructure Investment in West Michigan
Governor Whitmer announces $650 million fairlife expansion creating 150 new jobs alongside $17 million water infrastructure investment to upgrade aging 50-year-old system in Coopersville
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Legislature Passes Anti-Terrorism Bill, Mental Health Expansion and Voter ID Law as Campaign Season Looms
Michigan lawmakers have advanced three major bills addressing anti-terrorism, mental health treatment, and voter ID requirements as the state Legislature faces historically slow legislative pace amid divided government and upcoming campaign season.
April 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Michigan Unlocks $51 Million for EV Charging Network Expansion After Federal Approval
Michigan unlocks $51 million in federal NEVI funds to expand electric vehicle charging network after Federal Highway Administration approval of state's 2026 infrastructure plan.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Unveils $806 Million Education Investment in 2027 Budget Proposal Focusing on Pre-K Expansion and Literacy Programs
Governor Whitmer's 2027 budget proposal includes $806 million for early childhood education and literacy programs, with $181.1 million to expand Pre-K for All and $625 million for literacy initiatives building on the Science of Reading.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Lansing: UM Health-Sparrow Breaks Ground on $60 Million Surgery Center to Reduce Wait Times
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow broke ground Monday on a $60 million surgery center in Lansing. The new facility at East Michigan and Pennsylvania avenues will add operating rooms and an MRI unit to reduce patient wait times.
5h ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - business
Simpatico Coffee closes one location, opens another in Holland Township
Local coffee shop Simpatico has closed one location and opened another in Holland Township, with founder Alex Fink calling the new building a love letter to the community.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - budget
Michigan Prison Education Programs Hit Record Enrollment as State Budget Expands Vocational Training
Michigan prisons see record enrollment in education and job training programs as state budget expansion and Pell Grant restoration enable postsecondary credentials for inmates across 26 facilities.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
MDOT Starts $7 Million Bridge Improvement Project at I-96, US-31 Interchange in Muskegon County
MDOT begins $7 million bridge improvement project at I-96, US-31 interchange in Muskegon County with partial deck replacement, new expansion joints, and substructure improvements starting April 6.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - budget
Michigan Legislature Begins 2027 Budget Process With Education Spending and Federal Work Requirement Challenges
Michigan Legislature begins 2027 budget process with Governor Whitmer's $88.1B proposal including $21.4B in school aid, $625M literacy investment, and $181M Pre-K expansion amid federal work requirement challenges and Republican opposition to tax increases.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·10 sources