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Detroit Gubernatorial Candidates Face Scrutiny as Michigan’s First Financial Disclosure Law Reveals Gaps
Michigan's new gubernatorial candidate financial disclosure law reveals stark differences in transparency. Only three of nine candidates disclosed specific dollar amounts. Detroit-linked candidates Jocelyn Benson and Mike Duggan filed contrasting reports as the race heats up.
3h ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - education
Michigan Expands Tuition-Free Education and Career Training Programs as State Invests $558.9 Million in Student Financial Aid
Michigan invested over $558.9 million in student financial aid during the 2024-2025 academic year, helping 153,000 students access tuition-free community college, career training, and four-year degree programs. The state is hosting more than 25 events this April to promote these opportunities as part of Career Exploration and Awareness Month.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - legislature
Michigan Legislature Advances Major Healthcare Bills to Address Medical Debt and Hospital Financial Assistance
Michigan Senate unanimously approves bipartisan medical debt reform package and Hospital Financial Assistance Act; House advances premises liability, opioid treatment, and litigation funding bills
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan Senate Passes Bipartisan Package to Address Medical Debt and Require Hospital Financial Assistance Programs
The Michigan Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan package of five bills to address medical debt, requiring hospitals to create financial assistance programs for low-income patients and prohibiting medical debt from appearing on credit reports. The legislation now moves to the House for consideration.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislature
Michigan Representative Introduces Bills to Close Data Center Tax Loophole for Colleges
Michigan House Representative Reggie Miller is introducing legislation to close tax loopholes that allow colleges and universities to claim property tax abatements when building data centers, while also requiring facilities to register with the state and disclose environmental impacts.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - sports
Detroit Gets Professional Women's Hockey League Team
The Professional Women's Hockey League announced Detroit will become the league's ninth franchise, beginning play in the 2026-27 season at Little Caesars Arena with Ally Financial as the inaugural partner.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - healthcare
Michigan Senate Proposes Requiring Insurers to Cover IVF and IUI Fertility Treatments
Michigan Senate Bill 922 would mandate health insurance coverage for IVF and IUI fertility treatments starting January 1, 2027, aiming to remove financial barriers for prospective parents.
April 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Three-Year Utility Rate Freeze to Stop Annual Bill Hikes
Michigan Senate Bill 768 would require utilities to file rate plans covering three years rather than one, potentially ending annual rate increase requests that Michigan residents say create financial uncertainty.
April 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislature
Michigan State Rep Introduces Bill to Force Data Centers to Register and Disclose Environmental Impact
Michigan State Rep. Reggie Miller introduces two new data center bills requiring registration and environmental disclosure, offering transparency as an alternative to moratoriums as the industry expands statewide.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - healthcare
Michigan Medicaid Faces Federal Work Requirements That Could Disenroll 355,000 Residents
New federal work requirements could disenroll 355,000 Michiganders from Medicaid by 2028, creating financial strain on hospitals and reducing access to care for low-income residents.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Senate Passes Bipartisan Medical Debt Reform Bills to Protect Michiganders Burdened by Healthcare Costs
Michigan Senate approves bipartisan medical debt reform bills requiring hospitals to expand financial assistance programs, prevent medical debt from appearing on credit reports, and ban home foreclosures tied to healthcare costs.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources