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Woman Arrested After Early Morning Shooting in Oshtemo Township Apartment Leaves Man With Non-Life-Threatening Wound
A 41-year-old woman is in custody after a shooting at an Oshtemo Township apartment building left a 31-year-old man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg early Saturday morning.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan House Introduces Constitutional Carry Bill to Allow Permitless Concealed Weapon Carry
Michigan House Republicans have introduced House Bill 5653, which would eliminate the concealed pistol license requirement for carrying firearms in public. The constitutional carry proposal draws support from gun rights advocates while facing opposition from public safety organizations.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan House Introduces Constitutional Carry Bill That Would Remove Permit Requirement
Michigan House Republicans introduced House Bill 5653 that would eliminate the permit requirement for carrying a concealed pistol, making Michigan the 30th state to adopt constitutional carry while maintaining background check and ownership requirements.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Youth Treatment Center Opens Unprepared, Faces Staff Assaults and Calls to Close
The Michigan Youth Treatment Center in Mount Clemens faced staffing shortages, inadequate training and youth violence months before an MLive investigation documented operational failures. State lawmakers have called for closure, but MDHHS refuses to shut down the facility despite safety concerns.
April 23, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - budget
Michigan Legislature Starts 2027 Budget Process as Lawmakers Aim to Pass Plan by July 1 Deadline
Michigan House and Senate have begun advancing 2027 budget bills as lawmakers attempt to meet the July 1 deadline and avoid repeating last year's budget standoff.
April 23, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Michigan GOP Boots Ranked Choice Voting Advocates From Convention After State Rep Maddock Calls Them 'Communists'
Michigan state Rep. Matt Maddock and Republican Party officials kicked out ranked choice voting advocates from the state GOP convention after calling volunteers communists and threatening physical violence. The incident highlights deep divisions over voting reform in Michigan politics.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Road Construction Season Begins with Nearly $60 Million in Oakland County Projects and Statewide Infrastructure Improvements
Michigan's 2026 road construction season has begun with nearly $60 million in Oakland County projects and multiple statewide infrastructure improvements, including resurfacing, bridge repairs, and culvert replacements across the state.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Michigan Bill Would Allow Permitless Concealed Carry, Eliminating CPL Requirements
Michigan lawmakers are considering legislation that would eliminate the Concealed Pistol License requirement, allowing eligible gun owners to carry concealed weapons without completing CPL training or obtaining a separate license. The proposal reflects a growing national trend toward permitless concealed carry.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources