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Michigan Supreme Court Bars City of Troy From Profiting on Building Permit Fees After 15-Year Battle
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled against the City of Troy after 15 years of litigation over building permit fees, ordering the city to pay $575,000 in fees and barring it from profiting on permit collections. The ruling sets a precedent for how Michigan municipalities may calculate and spend building department fees under the state Construction Code Act and Headlee Amendment.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - local
Detroit bank-turned-home with 2 vaults listed for $1.1 million after HGTV feature
A historic 1925 Detroit bank building with two vaults is listed for $1.1 million after being featured on HGTV. The property includes an adjacent Airbnb generating $40,000 annually.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - legislature
Former House Speaker Joe Tate Announces He Won't Seek Re-election, Ends Historic Legislative Career
Former House Speaker Joe Tate, Michigan's first Black House speaker, announced he will not seek re-election to his Detroit-based seat, ending his historic legislative career after serving as speaker from 2023 to 2025.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 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 - politics
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield Delivers Historic State of the City Speech at Mumford High School
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield made history by delivering her first State of the City address at Mumford High School, unveiling plans for neighborhood investment, housing, education partnerships, public safety, and population growth.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - arts-culture
Battle Creek Native Carmen Bell Co-Creates Juneteenth Opera 'Tangled Roots' in Kalamazoo
Battle Creek native Carmen Bell co-created 'Tangled Roots,' a Juneteenth opera performed in Kalamazoo that adapts historical slave narratives into music and theater.
6d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Battle Creek Federal Center Listed for Sale as Government Seeks $430 Million in Savings
The Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek has been listed for potential sale by the General Services Administration. The building houses more than 1,000 workers, and community leaders say preserving those jobs is the top priority.
June 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Nearly 300 Residents Evacuated After Wildwood Off Main Apartment Complex Condemned in Kalamazoo Township
Nearly 300 residents at the Wildwood Off Main apartment complex in Kalamazoo Township were condemned Thursday after officials found the building unsafe under state property maintenance codes. Orange warning signs were posted on doors throughout the complex.
May 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - budget
Traverse City Commissioners Approve Performing Arts Venue Negotiations, Farmers Market Pavilion Construction
Traverse City commissioners approved contract negotiations with Studio Anatomy LLC for a performing arts venue in the Bijou by the Bay building and a $3.7 million farmers market pavilion despite zoning questions raised by two commissioners.
May 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - business
Simpatico Coffee closes one location, opens another in Holland Township
Local coffee shop Simpatico has closed one location and opened another in Holland Township, with founder Alex Fink calling the new building a love letter to the community.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Jackson Hayes Hotel Deal Moves Forward After Developer Lawsuit Denied
Jackson Circuit Court Judge Richard LaFlamme denied a preliminary injunction request from J. Jeffers & Co. as the city moves forward with a $25,000 sale of the historic Hayes Hotel to developer Collier Gibson for a $35 million mixed-use redevelopment plan.
April 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Legislature Passes Anti-Terrorism Bill, Mental Health Expansion and Voter ID Law as Campaign Season Looms
Michigan lawmakers have advanced three major bills addressing anti-terrorism, mental health treatment, and voter ID requirements as the state Legislature faces historically slow legislative pace amid divided government and upcoming campaign season.
April 11, 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 - crime
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 - budget
Fact Check: Perry Johnson's Tax Cut Promise Overstates Savings While Michigan Budget Struggles
Fact check reveals Perry Johnson's $4,747 tax cut promise is misleading, while Michigan faces real budget challenges with schools, Medicaid, and infrastructure spending at historic levels.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Unveils $806 Million Education Investment in 2027 Budget Proposal Focusing on Pre-K Expansion and Literacy Programs
Governor Whitmer's 2027 budget proposal includes $806 million for early childhood education and literacy programs, with $181.1 million to expand Pre-K for All and $625 million for literacy initiatives building on the Science of Reading.
April 1, 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