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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 - 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 - policy
Michigan Fishing Season Opens With New Regulations Affecting Lake Superior, Great Lakes Waters
Michigan's 2026 fishing season officially began April 1 with new regulations affecting Lake Superior, walleye limits, burbot possession, and spearfishing opportunities across Great Lakes waters.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan DNR Announces New Fishing Regulations for 2026 Season
Michigan's 2026 fishing season begins April 1 with new regulations for lake trout, walleye, burbot, and spearfishing designed to sustainably manage state fisheries.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan Fishing Season 2026 Brings New Regulations for Walleye, Lake Trout, and Burbot
Michigan's 2026 fishing season brings new walleye slot limits in Marquette County, reduced lake trout possession limits in Lake Superior, and expanded spearfishing waters across the Great Lakes.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Grand Rapids Drivers on the Line as Michigan Lawmaker Proposes Gas Tax Holiday
State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz introduced House Bill 5966 to temporarily suspend Michigan's 52.4 cent-per-gallon fuel tax until November 1 or until gas prices drop below $3.50. The bill heads to the House Appropriations Committee as Grand Rapids drivers face high pump prices.
3d ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan DNR Proposes Major Deer Hunting and Fishing Regulation Changes for 2026 Season
The Michigan DNR has announced a series of proposed changes to deer hunting and fishing regulations for the 2026 season, including a one-buck bag limit and updated fishing rules that will be finalized at the May 13 Natural Resources Commission meeting.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - economy
Marquette Residents Get Cheapest Gas Prices in Michigan, AAA Report
Marquette residents are paying the lowest gas prices in Michigan at $4.50 per gallon, according to a new AAA report showing statewide averages climbing to $4.73.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Pontiac Voters on the Line as Michigan Senate Candidates Clash Over Clean Energy and Rising Bills
Michigan Senate candidates clash over clean energy policy as rising gas and utility prices hit Pontiac households. Democrats blame federal rollbacks while Republicans defend fossil fuel focus.
7h ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Ann Arbor Senator Jeff Irwin Co-Sponsors Michigan Bill to Block EPA Air Pollution Rollbacks
Ann Arbor Sen. Jeff Irwin joins four other Democrats to co-sponsor a Michigan bill that would let the state enforce its own clean air standards after the EPA repealed federal greenhouse gas regulations.
5d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Gubernatorial Candidates Clash Over Data Center Regulation as Rural Communities Demand Local Control
Michigan's five gubernatorial candidates offered competing solutions to the data center boom, from local moratoriums to state regulations on energy costs, as rural communities demand greater say over these massive facilities.
April 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Lawmakers Ignored Dam Safety Recommendations as State Prepares for Flooding
Michigan lawmakers ignored recommendations from a 2021 dam safety task force as severe flooding now threatens the state. The task force recommended 86 improvements including increased funding and stricter regulations, but the Legislature did little to act on those suggestions.
April 21, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 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.
April 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Michigan Food Banks Face Rising Costs and Federal SNAP Cuts as State Budget Director Visits Kalamazoo
Michigan State Budget Director Jen Flood toured Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes amid growing concerns over SNAP funding challenges from federal regulations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Governor's $88.1 billion budget proposal includes $186 million for SNAP administration, while food banks across Michigan report rising costs and donation deficits.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan Legislature Advances Voter ID, Anti-Terrorism and Business Bills in March 2026
Michigan Legislature advances multiple bills in March 2026 covering voter ID requirements, anti-terrorism law updates, and small business regulations amid split government dynamics
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - governor
Supreme Court Rejects Michigan's Line 5 Sovereign Immunity Claim; Whitmer Declares Energy Emergency
Supreme Court denies Michigan's Line 5 sovereign immunity appeal, allowing Enbridge lawsuit to proceed; Governor Whitmer declares energy emergency to ease rising fuel costs and directs state agencies to help businesses seek tariff refunds after Supreme Court strikes down Trump administration tariffs.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 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 - 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
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 - 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