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Genesee County Prosecutor Faces Layoffs as State Grant Funding Runs Dry
Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton faces potential layoffs of 21 employees as state grant funding for the High-Crime Community Support Grant program runs dry, despite promises of continuous annual funding.
April 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - 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 - state government
Michigan Restores Federal Disaster Mitigation Funding After Court Victory
Michigan restores federal disaster mitigation funding after court victory. The BRIC grant program provides communities with $19 million in federal funding to reduce disaster risks from floods, tornadoes and severe storms.
April 13, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan's School Funding System Leaves Rural Districts Behind as Administrators Write Grants Between Teaching Duties
Michigan rural school superintendents describe spending grant-writing hours between teaching duties, leaving small districts to miss out on millions in state funding that larger districts can access more easily.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
State approves $481,000 grant to expand Muskegon farmers market, support local food businesses
State approved a $481,000 grant to expand Muskegon's farmers market, supporting 100+ local food businesses and driving foot traffic to downtown Muskegon. The funding will improve the indoor market and Kitchen 242 space.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Economy
Holland Floral Shop Project Wins $200,000 State Grant to Clean Up Contaminated Site
A vacant former dry cleaner in Holland will become a floral shop thanks to a $200,000 EGLE grant for brownfield cleanup. The $375,000 project creates two jobs.
June 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - accountability
Detroit Businesswoman Fay Beydoun Charged With 16 Felonies in $20 Million Michigan Grant Scandal
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charged Fay Beydoun with 16 felonies, alleging she stole from a $20 million state grant awarded to her nonprofit Global Link International and used taxpayer funds for personal expenses including rugs, furniture, and dinners for Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
June 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Flint Rx Kids Program Cuts Child Welfare Investigations by 32% as State Legislators Push to Cut Funding
A new JAMA Pediatrics study found Flint's Rx Kids cash assistance program cut child welfare investigations by 32% in its first year. House Speaker Matt Hall and Appropriations Chair Ann Bollin are pushing to eliminate $20 million in state funding for the program.
June 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - accountability
Nesbitt Demands Federal Probe Into Whitmer’s Ties to $20 Million Grant Scandal
Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt has demanded a federal investigation into Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's ties to Fay Beydoun, a metro Detroit businesswoman facing 16 felony charges over a $20 million state grant. The political clash intensifies as the 2026 gubernatorial race heats up.
May 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Kicks Off Final Road Repair Season as Cannabis Tax Lawsuit Threatens Funding
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer launched the final road repair season of her administration Wednesday, celebrating a nearly $2 billion annual road funding package. But a significant portion of that funding relies on a 24 percent wholesale tax on cannabis products that the state's marijuana industry is actively challenging in court as unconstitutional.
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Former Michigan House Aide Accused of Embezzling $820,000 in State Grant for Clare Health Park
Former Michigan House aide David Coker faces felony embezzlement charges after prosecutors say he misused $820,000 from a $25 million state health park grant for personal vehicle loans, precious metals, and land purchases. Judge will decide May 7 if case goes to trial.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Former House Speaker Aide Accused of Embezzling State Grant Money for Health Park Project
Former House Speaker Jason Wentworth's legislative aide David Coker faces felony embezzlement charges after prosecutors allege he misused $820,000 of state grant money intended to build a health and wellness park in Clare. Judge Kristen D. Simmons will decide May 7 whether the case goes to trial.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - education
Detroit Parents Sue Michigan Over School Funding, Claim State Violated Constitutional Duty
Detroit parents filed a class action lawsuit against the State of Michigan, alleging the state has violated its constitutional duty by chronically underfunding Detroit schools. The lawsuit, filed by law firm Mantese Honigman PC, cites disparities in per-pupil funding, teacher salaries, and educational resources compared to wealthier districts.
April 9, 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 - 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 - 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 - legislation
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
School Funding Votes Head to May 5 Ballot in Michigan's Thumb Region
School districts across Michigan's Thumb region will put bond and millage measures on the May 5 ballot to address aging infrastructure, safety upgrades, and facility improvements, including a $37.1 million Cros-Lex bond proposal.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Hancock Residents Pack City Council as School Library Faces $100,000 Funding Gap
Hancock City Council unanimously pledged $25,000 to keep the Hancock School Public Library open after a packed meeting. The library needs roughly $100,000 for full services. Combined funding from the city, school district, and foundation totals about $70,000. A gap remains as officials negotiate a long-term contract.
June 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislation
Warren Families on the Line as Michigan Lawmakers Question Rx Kids Funding at Capitol Hearing
Michigan lawmakers questioned Rx Kids funding at a Tuesday hearing in Lansing. The cash assistance program serves families in Oakland County, including Warren, but its future state funding is uncertain in the next budget.
June 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Whitmer Approves $7.56 Million in State Grants for 650 Jobs Across Southeast Michigan
Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved $7.56 million in state grants for three Southeast Michigan projects. The investments will create 650 new jobs across electric vehicles, food processing, and construction technology.
May 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - budget
Saginaw Transit Faces 6% Cut If Michigan Legislature Does Not Increase State Bus Funding
Saginaw Transit Authority faces a potential 6% budget cut if the Michigan Legislature does not increase its proposed funding for public bus services. Advocates are pushing for $330 million in state bus funding, but the House has offered $25 million less than the Senate proposal.
May 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Treasury Launches $8 Million Fire Equipment Grant Program to Help Volunteer Firefighters
Michigan Treasury Department announces $8 million grant program to help volunteer and part-time fire departments purchase essential equipment
May 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Senate Passes $25 Billion Schools Budget as 2027 State Funding Talks Begin
Michigan Senate advances $25 billion schools budget with $250 per-student funding increase, weighted formula for at-risk students, and $1B supplemental budget for current fiscal year
May 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Legislature Advances Competing Budget Proposals as House Cuts U-M, MSU Funding
Michigan House approves $76 billion budget plan that would cut U-M and MSU funding by 62% as Senate Democrats advance their own proposal; negotiations expected with Governor Whitmer's office by July 1 deadline
April 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - budget
Michigan Warns of Medicaid, SNAP Coverage Losses Without $30 Million Workforce Funding
State officials warn that hundreds of thousands of Michiganders could lose Medicaid and SNAP coverage without $30 million in workforce funding to handle federal work requirements.
April 22, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Advocates Urge Whitmer to Grant Clemency to Inmate Allegedly Sickened by Mold in Michigan Women's Prison
State lawmakers and advocates are urging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to grant medical clemency to Krystal Clark, an inmate at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility who they say is suffering from severe health conditions tied to mold exposure inside the prison.
April 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
ICE Enforcement Rattles Immigrant Families and Child Care Providers, Report Finds
New reports reveal how federal immigration enforcement is disrupting immigrant families and child care centers across Michigan, with parents avoiding essential activities and providers developing emergency protocols.
April 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - Michigan Government
Prosecutor: Health Park Founder 'Enriched Himself' With $25 Million State Grant as Embezzlement Trial Date Set
Former Michigan House aide David Coker faces embezzlement charges after prosecutors allege he used nearly $1 million of a $25 million state health park grant to pay personal vehicle loans and buy precious metals. Judge Kristen Simmons will decide on May 7 whether Coker should go to trial on charges including criminal enterprise and abuse of public money.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Budget Director Visits Food Bank as State Weighs SNAP Funding Against Federal Cuts
Michigan State Budget Director Jen Flood visits food bank to hear how SNAP funding challenges are impacting families as the state budget process moves forward.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Major K-12 School Choice Reform as Debate Over Public Education Funding Intensifies
Michigan House Republicans propose legislation that would allow students to attend any public K-12 school for free across the state and ban tuition charges for out-of-district students, sparking debate over education access and funding.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Michigan Rural Health Care Crisis Ignored as State Diverts Federal Funding Away from Communities That Need It Most
Michigan's $173 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding is being distributed in a way that allows major urban areas with robust health care systems to compete for resources meant for rural communities facing genuine challenges, according to state Sen. Jim Runestad.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan PreK System Shows Progress as School Districts Seek Funding for Facility Upgrades
Michigan's early childhood education system shows progress with expanded PreK access as school districts in the Thumb region seek voter approval for facility upgrade funding in May special elections.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Michigan Attorney General Nessel Wins Federal Court Ruling Blocking Trump Administration From Cutting Permanent Housing Grants
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel won a federal appeals court ruling that blocks the Trump administration from imposing new restrictions on Continuum of Care grants, protecting approximately 7,000 households in Michigan from losing housing assistance.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan AG Wins Court Battle Against Trump Administration's Homelessness Funding Restrictions
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wins federal appeals court ruling against Trump administration's restrictions on homeless assistance grants that would have affected 7,000 households in Michigan.
April 3, 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 - budget
Michigan 2026 Budget Approved with Vacant Job Cuts, Marijuana Tax Hike, and Road Funding Boost
Michigan approves $81B budget with vacant job cuts, new marijuana tax, and road funding boosts after missing July deadline
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - budget
Michigan 2027 Budget Braces for Federal Work Requirements and Road Funding Challenges
Michigan Legislature begins 2027 budget process amid new federal work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP that will require $94.3 million in additional state funding and 589 new staff positions
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - budget
Michigan Legislature Braces for 2027 Budget Fight Over Federal Work Requirements and Road Funding
Governor Whitmer's $88.1 billion FY27 budget proposal faces intense scrutiny as lawmakers debate federal work requirements, road funding priorities, and education spending amid partisan divisions in the Legislature
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Michigan Competitive Grant System Disadvantages Small Rural School Districts, Leaving Students Behind
Michigan's competitive grant system disadvantages small rural school districts, leaving students without access to essential programs like career tech and advanced placement courses. Administrators in small districts must complete grant applications between their regular duties, while larger districts have dedicated staff for the process.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - budget
Ann Arbor Organizations Win Relief as Michigan House Settles $370 Million Work Project Dispute
The Michigan House and 31 state agencies settled a dispute over $370 million in work project funding. The agreement ends a months-long legal battle that began when House Republicans cancelled $645 million in grants last December.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - legislation
Dearborn Workers on the Line as Michigan Lawmakers Push $10 Million Childcare Funding Bill
Michigan lawmakers introduced legislation to permanently fund $10 million in workplace childcare programs that serve Dearborn families and workers at major employers like Ford.
June 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - budget
Michigan Kicks Off 2026 Construction Season With Nearly $2 Billion Road Funding Investment
Governor Gretchen Whitmer kicked off the 2026 road construction season with a nearly $2 billion investment in state and local roads, creating thousands of jobs and improving infrastructure across Michigan.
April 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Jocelyn Benson, KKK Funding, SPLC Indictment: Board Member Turned Governor Candidate Faces Mounting Scandals
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson served on the SPLC board from 2014 to 2019, a period that falls entirely within the federal indictment alleging the organization funneled over $3 million to the KKK and other extremist groups. The gubernatorial frontrunner also faces multiple racial discrimination lawsuits and questions about unfulfilled driver license reform promises.
April 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·13 sources - infrastructure
Governor Whitmer Kicks Off Final Road Construction Season as Marijuana Tax Lawsuit Threatens Infrastructure Funding
Governor Whitmer kicks off Michigan's 2026 road construction season with her final infrastructure push while facing legal challenges to the marijuana wholesale tax that funds the nearly $2 billion annual road investment.
April 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - education
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Major Changes to K-12 School Choice Law Amidst Funding Debate
House legislation would require all public schools to accept out-of-district students, remove penalties for false enrollment information, and prohibit tuition charges for out-of-district families.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Lansing: Whitmer and Legislative Leaders Reach Budget Framework Deal Ahead of July 1 Deadline
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan legislative leaders reached a budget framework deal late Monday night, raising hopes the state will meet the July 1 deadline for its Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The agreement includes no tax increases, no Rainy Day Fund raid, and increased school funding.
June 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislation
Battle Creek Rep. Steve Frisbie Leads Michigan House Vote to Eliminate $5 Billion in Property Taxes
Battle Creek Republican Rep. Steve Frisbie sponsored an eight-bill property tax package that passed the Michigan House, eliminating $5 billion to $7.5 billion in annual revenue. Democrats warn the cuts would devastate school funding.
May 25, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislation
Ann Arbor Homeowners Face Uncertainty as Michigan House Advances $5 Billion Property Tax Cuts
The Michigan House passed a $5 billion property tax cut package that repeals the state education tax and real estate transfer tax. Ann Arbor homeowners could see lower bills, but critics warn schools and local services will face deep funding gaps.
May 22, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Planned Parenthood of Michigan Demands $5 Million From Whitmer or Clinics Will Close
Planned Parenthood of Michigan is asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for $5 million in emergency funding after federal Medicaid and Title X cuts threaten clinic closures across the state. Whitmer's office says only the legislature can allocate funds.
May 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Planned Parenthood of Michigan Asks Whitmer for $5 Million to Prevent Clinic Closures, Marquette Among Cities Affected
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has asked Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for $5 million in emergency funding to prevent clinic closures across the state. The Marquette area was directly affected by this funding crisis when a local clinic closed in April 2025 due to funding cuts.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Michigan Cannabis Tax Under Siege as Industry Files Second Lawsuit Just Days Before April 20 Payment Deadline
Michigan cannabis operators face immediate pressure to pay 24% wholesale tax by April 20 as second lawsuit challenges constitutionality and Supreme Court review looms over $420 million in road funding.
April 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Judge to Decide Whether Ex-Michigan House Aide Faces Trial in $25 Million Embezzlement Case
A Lansing judge will decide May 7 whether former House aide David Coker faces trial on embezzlement charges related to a $25 million state grant. Prosecutors allege Coker used grant funds for personal vehicle loans and precious metals.
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - 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 - policy
Michigan Cannabis Industry Files Second Lawsuit Against 24% Wholesale Tax as Legal Battle Escalates
Michigan cannabis industry files second lawsuit challenging 24% wholesale tax, arguing the levy creates unconstitutional tax pyramiding that violates state's 6% sales tax cap while $420 million in road funding revenue is at stake
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - budget
Whitmer Asked for Help as Genesee County Prosecutor's Office Faces 21 Layoffs
State Sen. John Cherry asked Governor Whitmer for work project funds to prevent 21 layoffs in Genesee County Prosecutor's Office as High-Crime Community Support Grant funding runs dry.
April 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Traverse City Dispensaries Face Squeeze as Michigan’s 24% Wholesale Weed Tax Revenue Falls Short
Michigan's 24 percent wholesale marijuana tax is falling short of revenue projections, raising concerns for Traverse City dispensaries and rural communities that depend on cannabis tax revenue.
June 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - budget
Warren Families Face Uncertainty as Michigan Leaders Clash Over Budget at Mackinac: Tax Increases, Rainy Day Fund, and Property Taxes in Dispute
Michigan's legislative leaders clashed publicly at the Mackinac Policy Conference over the state budget, with House Speaker Matt Hall rejecting Democratic proposals for tax increases and rainy day fund use. Warren residents face uncertainty as the July 1 deadline approaches.
June 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Kalamazoo County Families to Receive $7,500 in Cash Benefits Through Expanded Rx Kids Program
Rx Kids cash prescription program expands to Galesburg, Oshtemo, and Wakeshma Townships starting June 1. Eligible Kalamazoo County families will receive $7,500 in cash benefits through the state-funded maternal health program.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Traverse City Region Among 12 Northern Michigan Counties That Have Spent Zero Opioid Settlement Funds
A new state report reveals 12 northern Michigan counties have spent zero dollars of opioid settlement funds. Grand Traverse County sits in a region where $176 million in crisis-fighting money remains unspent across local governments.
May 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - education
Flint High School Gets $100 Million Commitment From Mott Foundation For New Building By 2028
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation announced Monday it is committing up to $100 million for a new high school in Flint, with construction expected to begin later this year.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - education
Marquette Area Schools Bond Proposal Passes in Special Election
Marquette Area Public Schools voters approved a $59.995 million bond proposal with 3,628 votes in favor and 3,116 against, allowing the district to fund facility, safety and learning environment improvements.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - budget
Michigan Lawmakers Seek Millions for Theaters and Orchestras as Budget Earmarks Draw Scrutiny
Four Michigan House members are seeking $6.7 million for theaters and orchestras as the 2027 budget draws scrutiny over earmarks targeting specific organizations.
April 13, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - education
Flint: Mott Foundation Commits $100 Million to New High School at Former Flint Central Site
Flint Community Schools broke ground on a $135 million high school at the former Flint Central site, funded by a $100 million commitment from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and $35.9 million in state grants. The first new high school in the district in over 50 years is expected to open in fall 2028.
June 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Ann Arbor Backs McMorrow as Michigan Senate Democrats Clash Over Corporate Cash at Mackinac Debate
Ann Arbor's Northside Indivisible Chapter endorsed Sen. Mallory McMorrow as Michigan's Democratic Senate candidates clashed over corporate donations, AIPAC funding, and health care at a fiery Mackinac debate.
June 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Muskegon Drivers Face Months of M-46 Closures as Michigan Invests $3.3 Million in Bridge Replacement
MDOT is spending $3.3 million to replace a 1959 M-46 bridge over Crockery Creek in Muskegon County, closing the road between Casnovia and Ravenna through October. The project is part of Michigan's $1 billion annual road funding boost.
May 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Whitmer Signs $152 Million Selfridge Bill in Lansing Bipartisan Push, Unlocks $792 Million in Federal Funds
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4572, directing $152 million to upgrade Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The bipartisan measure unlocks $792 million in federal funding and prepares the base for F-15EX fighter jets arriving by 2028.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Marquette Homeless Shelter Exceeded Capacity During Winter, Director Says 25 People Sheltered Beyond Limits
The Room at the Inn homeless shelter in Marquette exceeded capacity during this winters cold snap, caring for 25 additional people beyond its limits. Executive director Chelsea Wilkinson says rising costs and potential loss of federal funding could make the situation worse.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Kalamazoo City Approves $3.225M Plan to Close 42 Railroad Crossings, Relocate Rail Yard
Kalamazoo City Commission approved $3.225 million in state and federal funding to close up to 42 railroad crossings and relocate the city's rail yard, with planning expected to take up to three years and completion possibly into the 2030s.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
University of Michigan Apologizes After Professor Praised Pro-Palestinian Students in Commencement Speech
University of Michigan president Domenico Grasso apologized after history professor Derek R. Peterson praised pro-Palestinian student activists during commencement remarks, sparking backlash from Jewish groups and Republican officials who called for funding cuts.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Michigan Governor Requests Federal Disaster Declaration After Deadly Southwest Tornadoes
Governor Whitmer requests federal disaster declaration for Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph counties after deadly March tornadoes that killed four people and destroyed dozens of homes. Federal aid could include low-interest disaster loans and grants for housing and repairs.
April 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - 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 - policy
RFK Jr. Smirked. Haley Stevens Didn't Flinch. Inside Michigan's Fight Against HHS
Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens confronted HHS Secretary RFK Jr. with impeachment papers in hand. With $30 billion in state funding on the line and a Senate race ahead, Stevens is the only Michigan leader fighting the man whose agency controls everything from Medicaid to child support enforcement.
April 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·11 sources - politics
Michigan Dam Safety Failures Endanger Cheboygan as Federal Regulators Ignore Years of Warnings
Michigan dam safety failures endanger Cheboygan as federal regulators ignore years of warnings, with taxpayers now funding emergency repairs at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam complex
April 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - policy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Said "Re-Parent Black Kids" and Every HHS Dollar Sent To Michigan FOC Proves It
The Secretary of Health and Human Services told a podcast audience that Black children should be re-parented. His department funds every Friend of the Court office in Michigan. The tape is public. The funding is documented. The system is doing exactly what he said.
April 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - budget
Four Michigan Legislators Seek Over $6.7 Million in Arts Earmarks for 2027 State Budget
Four Michigan House members seek over $6.7 million in taxpayer funding for orchestras and theater projects in the 2027 state budget proposal, raising questions about earmarks and constitutional requirements.
April 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - governor
Michigan Budget Director Reveals $1 Billion Deficit Hole as Governor Whitmer Faces Pushback Over Tax Increases
State Budget Director Jen Flood revealed Michigan faces a $1 billion revenue decline as Governor Whitmer's $88.1 billion budget proposal faces pushback from Republican lawmakers over tax increases and reserve draws. The budget includes $186 million for SNAP and $780 million for Medicare funding.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - 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
Michigan Career Portal Shutting Down, Redirecting Job Seekers to Michigan Works and Pure Michigan Talent Connect
Michigan's official online job site will close at the end of April after 2.5 years without budget funding, redirecting users to Michigan Works and Pure Michigan Talent Connect.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - budget
Michigan Budget Response to Federal Medicaid Changes Raises Concerns Over Coverage Losses
Michigan prepares to implement federal Medicaid work requirements in 2027, with state officials warning between 171,000 and 355,000 Michiganders could lose coverage. Governor Whitmer's budget includes new funding and revenue sources to protect access to care while complying with federal requirements.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - courts
Second Lawsuit Challenges Michigan's 24% Marijuana Wholesale Tax as Legal Battle Heats Up
Michigan's cannabis industry files second lawsuit challenging 24% wholesale tax, arguing it creates unconstitutional tax pyramiding that exceeds state's 6% sales tax cap and threatens road funding.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - courts
Three Years Later, Opioid Settlement Funds Still Sitting in Bank Accounts Across Michigan Counties
More than three years after Michigan communities began receiving millions from a national opioid lawsuit settlement, some have yet to spend any of the funds. A new report from the Attorney General's office will provide details on how communities across the state are handling the critical funding meant to help those battling addiction.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Federal Education Tax Credit Program Targets Michigan as State Lags in Reading Scores
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is urging Michigan to opt into a new federal tax credit program that could expand school choice options for families. The Education Freedom Tax Credit allows taxpayers to claim up to $1,700 in credits for donations to scholarship-granting organizations, with the program expected to be available starting in 2027. As Michigan ranks 44th nationally in fourth-grade reading scores, the federal program has attracted support from state Republican leaders while facing concerns from education officials about its potential impact on public schools.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - governor
Michigan Housing Shortfall Persists Despite Governor Whitmer's Progress as State Pushes for Tax Credit
Michigan continues to face a 119,000-unit housing shortfall despite Governor Whitmer's progress. New RAP program grants support housing projects in Grand Rapids and Saline, while state officials push for a state affordable housing tax credit to add 2,600 units annually through federal matching funds.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Michigan Supreme Court Set to Hear Arguments on Withheld Bills Case as Senate Sues House Over Stalled Legislation
The Michigan Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in May on a lawsuit between the state Senate and House over nine bills that passed both chambers during the 2023-2024 legislative session but never reached Governor Whitmer's desk. The bills deal with corrections officer pensions, public employee health care, and historical museum funding.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan Legislature Advances Sweeping 15-Bill Drone Package to Regulate Unmanned Aircraft and Protect Critical Infrastructure
Michigan State Legislature advances comprehensive 15-bill SHIELD drone package to regulate unmanned aircraft, restrict flights over critical infrastructure, and grant law enforcement counter-UAS authority amid growing security concerns.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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 - governor
Governor Whitmer Announces $33 Million Investment in Housing and Commercial Development for Grand Rapids and Saline
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced $33 million in RAP program funding for housing and commercial development projects in Grand Rapids and Saline, creating 45 apartments and revitalizing downtown Saline.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan House and Whitmer Administration Pause Lawsuit Over $645 Million in Budget Cuts as Settlement Talks Continue
Michigan House and Whitmer administration have paused their lawsuit over $645 million in budget cuts as settlement discussions continue, with approximately $370 million in community grants at stake.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources