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New Federal Child Support Commissioner Adam Norman Brings Enforcement Focus to Oversight of State Programs
Adam Norman has taken office as the new Commissioner of the Office of Child Support Enforcement, overseeing Title IV-D compliance for all state programs including Michigan's 75-county Friend of the Court system.
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan Attorney General Vows Legal Challenge to Trump's Federal Election Oversight Executive Order
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel vows to challenge President Trump's new executive order expanding federal election oversight, calling it unconstitutional and unlawful.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Conservation District Elections Plagued by Errors, Leaving Unelected Board Members in Power
Michigan conservation district elections have been invalidated repeatedly due to errors, leaving unelected board members in power and raising questions about oversight of these little-known environmental bodies.
5h ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Consumers Energy Files Another Rate Hike Request Days After MPSC Approval Sparks Attorney General Fury
Consumers Energy files new electric rate hike request just days after MPSC approves $276.6 million increase, prompting Attorney General Nessel to call the system truly broken as she calls for legislative reform.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Michigan Lawmakers Hold First Hearing on Dam Safety Reforms After Nearly Six Years
Michigan lawmakers held their first hearing on dam safety reforms nearly six years after the catastrophic Edenville Dam failure, with House Bill 5485 seeking to tighten oversight and strengthen state power to order emergency actions on unsafe structures.
4d ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - governor
Michigan MPSC Approves $276.6 Million Consumers Energy Rate Hike Despite Attorney General Challenge
MPSC approves 8.9% rate increase for Consumers Energy to strengthen grid reliability, despite Attorney General's criticism and growing concerns about utility oversight
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan Lawmakers Advance Comprehensive Drone Regulation Package Through Legislature
Michigan lawmakers are advancing a comprehensive bipartisan drone regulation package that addresses critical infrastructure protection, foreign-made drone restrictions, and enhanced state oversight through the Department of Transportation.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·7 sources