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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 - Michigan Legislature
Whitmer Directs EGLE to Re-Review Line 5 Tunnel Permits After Michigan Supreme Court Ruling
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and EGLE Director Phil Roos announced Wednesday that state regulators will re-examine permits issued in July for Enbridge's proposed Line 5 tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, following a Michigan Supreme Court decision that expanded the scope of environmental review required for major infrastructure projects.
September 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - politics
Michigan House Rep. Sarah Lightner Pushes to Eliminate Court Fees Sunset, Warns of Budget Cuts Coming
Michigan House Rep. Sarah Lightner advocates for eliminating the expiration on court fee collection, warning legislators will face significant budget cuts in fiscal 2027 when they return from spring break on April 14.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - Michigan Environment
EPA Administrator Zeldin Defends Line 5 Tunnel Safety During Michigan Visit
U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin argued the environmental safety of Enbridge's planned Great Lakes Tunnel Project during a visit to the agency's Stockbridge Terminal, weeks after Gov. Whitmer ordered the state to re-review its Line 5 permit.
October 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source