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Attorney General Candidate Eli Savit Used Government Gas Card for Campaign Travel, Records Show
Democratic attorney general candidate Eli Savit used a government gas card for campaign travel in Washtenaw County, a practice he says is part of his compensation package.
April 17, 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.
May 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 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 - 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 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 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 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
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 - legislature
Michigan House Passes Kratom Ban as State Tackles 'Gas Station Heroin' Debate
Michigan House passes House Bill 5537 banning kratom sale and distribution, with Rep. Cam Cavitt calling the substance a crisis affecting children. Bill now heads to Senate amid debate over medical research and regulation.
April 21, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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.
June 4, 2026·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.
May 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - local
Fire at Chandler Crossing Apartments Displaces 46 Residents Near MSU
A fire at The Village at Chandler Crossings apartment complex displaced 46 residents near MSU. The fire started from careless discarding of smoking materials on an exterior balcony. No injuries were reported and all occupants have been provided shelter.
May 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 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
Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Project Raises Safety Concerns After New Geologic Report Released
A new geotechnical report on Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel project has raised safety concerns among opponents, highlighting potential risks including weak bedrock, high water pressure and dangerous gases beneath the Straits of Mackinac.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources