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Former Michigan National Guard Member Charged With Planning ISIS Attack At Warren Army Base
Federal authorities arrested a 19-year-old former Michigan Army National Guard member who allegedly planned an ISIS-inspired attack on the TACOM facility at Detroit Arsenal in Warren. The suspect faces charges including providing material support to ISIS and distributing information about destructive devices.
3h ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - healthcare
Michigan Lawmakers Resolve Physician License Crisis with Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Renewal
Michigan Lawmakers Resolve Physician License Crisis with Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Renewal
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - 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 - infrastructure
State of Emergency Declared as Major Water Main Break Affects Pontiac and Northern Oakland County
A massive water main break in northern Oakland County has led to a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The 42-inch waterline rupture affects multiple communities including Pontiac, where residents face boil water advisories and school closures.
4d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - 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.
8h ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - 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 - legislature
Michigan Legislature Stalled as Property Tax Debate Dominates Capitol
Michigan Legislature has passed only seven bills in first three months of 2026, marking slowest pace in even-numbered year this century as property tax debate dominates Capitol while housing affordability crisis intensifies across state.
April 13, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan Lawmakers Propose New Literacy Legislation as Third-Grade Reading Proficiency Hits Record Low
Michigan lawmakers are proposing new legislation to address the state's literacy crisis, including bills that would require science of reading training for K-5 teachers and potentially bring back third-grade retention policies for struggling students.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan Legislature Advances Child Care and Healthcare Bills in Major Legislative Push
Michigan lawmakers advance comprehensive child care and healthcare legislation addressing the state's mounting crisis in affordable child care and key healthcare system issues including medical debt and organ donation incentives.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources