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Michigan House advances bipartisan eight-bill package to tackle primary care shortage
A bipartisan group of Michigan House lawmakers introduced an eight-bill package aimed at closing the state's growing primary care gap, setting an investment target for state-contracted health plans and creating a new state commission and office of primary care at MDHHS.
3h ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Pastor Ralph Rebandt Knocked Off Michigan Gubernatorial Primary Ballot by Invalid Signatures
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers removed Kalamazoo-area pastor Ralph Rebandt and Democratic candidate Kim Thomas from the gubernatorial primary ballot after finding hundreds of invalid petition signatures.
May 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - muskegon
Michigan House Budget Would Shift Childcare Billing From Enrollment to Attendance, Putting Muskegon Families at Risk
The Michigan House budget would shift childcare subsidy billing from enrollment to attendance. Providers warn the change could cost Muskegon and rural families $50 to $100 a month and push children out of subsidized care.
May 25, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Senate Primary Tests Limits of Democratic Coalition as Controversial Streamer Hasan Piker Joins Abdul El-Sayed's Campaign Trail
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces backlash from primary rivals and GOP contender for teaming up with controversial progressive streamer Hasan Piker during campus rallies focused on U.S. support for Israel.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Senate Primary Heats Up as El-Sayed Rallies With Controversial Streamer Hasan Piker
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed draws fire from fellow candidates and community leaders after scheduling campaign appearances with controversial streamer Hasan Piker, who is accused of making antisemitic remarks. The decision marks a flashpoint in the competitive primary as Democrats seek to regain power in the midterm elections.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - politics
Mallory McMorrow Calls for Five Debates in Tight Michigan Senate Primary Amid Waffling Accusations
Democratic Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow wants five televised debates in tight primary as rivals question her consistency on corporate donations, data centers, and other key issues
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Governor Signs Health Care and Local Development Bills Including Wood Duck as Official State Duck
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs three bipartisan bills addressing physician licensing through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, downtown revitalization via tax increment financing in St. Clair County, and designation of the wood duck as the official state duck in recognition of conservation success.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Invites Controversial Streamer Hasan Piker to Campaign Rallies Amid Democratic Primary Backlash
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is inviting controversial streamer Hasan Piker to campaign rallies at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, sparking immediate backlash from Democratic rivals and Jewish leaders over Piker's history of antisemitic rhetoric just weeks after a synagogue attack in West Bloomfield.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Career Portal to Shut Down, Redirecting Job Seekers to Other Resources
Michigan's statewide online job portal closes April 30 after 2.5 years, redirecting job seekers to Michigan Works! and Pure Michigan Talent Connect amid budget cuts.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Michigan Legislature Advances Major Healthcare Bills to Address Medical Debt and Hospital Financial Assistance
Michigan Senate unanimously approves bipartisan medical debt reform package and Hospital Financial Assistance Act; House advances premises liability, opioid treatment, and litigation funding bills
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Mallory McMorrow Turns In Campaign Signatures for Michigan Senate Race as Democrats Face Competitive Primary Against Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed
Mallory McMorrow became the second Democrat to file for Michigan's Senate race after turning in 30,000 signatures Monday, joining Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed in a competitive primary against Republican frontrunner Mike Rogers.
April 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
John James Debate Standoff With Oakland County GOP Deepens Michigan Republican Primary Rift
John James' debate standoff with Oakland County GOP deepens Michigan Republican primary rift as the frontrunner's refusal to commit to an April 30 debate creates tension with county party leaders.
April 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Expands Tuition-Free Education and Career Training Programs as State Invests $558.9 Million in Student Financial Aid
Michigan invested over $558.9 million in student financial aid during the 2024-2025 academic year, helping 153,000 students access tuition-free community college, career training, and four-year degree programs. The state is hosting more than 25 events this April to promote these opportunities as part of Career Exploration and Awareness Month.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - politics
Michigan Childcare Providers Debate Unionization as Industry Struggles with Low Pay and High Costs
Michigan childcare providers are debating whether to unionize as the industry struggles with low pay, high costs, and state-imposed constraints on revenue. Some owners want to negotiate better conditions with the state, while others question if traditional unionization models work for small businesses in childcare.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - politics
Michigan's August 4 Primary Election Set for Key State Races as Voters Prepare for November General
Michigan's August 4, 2026 primary election will determine candidates for governor, attorney general, and all state Senate seats ahead of the November 3 general election.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Michigan Career Portal Shutting Down, Redirecting Job Seekers to Michigan Works and Pure Michigan Talent Connect
Michigan's official online job site will close at the end of April after 2.5 years without budget funding, redirecting users to Michigan Works and Pure Michigan Talent Connect.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - ann-arbor
Ann Arbor Prosecutor Eli Savit Enters Michigan Attorney General Race as Nessel Era Ends
Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit and Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd are the two candidates running for Michigan's open attorney general seat in 2026. The primary is August 4.
May 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson Files 26,752 Signatures to Run for Michigan Governor
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson has filed 26,752 signatures to qualify for the Michigan governor's ballot, joining Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Mayor Tom Leonard in the Democratic primary field.
April 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Mallory McMorrow's Waffling Positions on Corporate Money, Data Centers and Israel Spark Scrutiny in Michigan Senate Race
Democratic Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow faces scrutiny over changing positions on corporate PAC donations, data centers, and Israel's war in Gaza as opponents question her consistency in the August primary race.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - battle-creek
Planned Parenthood of Michigan Demands $5 Million From Whitmer or Clinics Will Close
Planned Parenthood of Michigan is asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for $5 million in emergency funding after federal Medicaid and Title X cuts threaten clinic closures across the state. Whitmer's office says only the legislature can allocate funds.
May 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Michigan Senate Bans Mandatory Nurse Overtime in Bipartisan Push for Patient Safety
Michigan Senate passes bipartisan bills banning mandatory nurse overtime, establishing limits on working hours and penalties for violations while allowing exceptions during emergencies
April 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Gubernatorial Debate Fallout as John James Withdraws from Oakland County Event
Michigan Republican gubernatorial frontrunner John James faces backlash after his campaign asks Oakland County GOP to remove his image from a debate flyer, prompting accusations of waffling on whether he plans to attend the April 30 event.
April 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - saginaw
Saginaw on the Ballot: Michigan Lawmakers Push to End Elected University Boards in Bipartisan Overhaul
A bipartisan constitutional amendment would replace elected university boards at MSU, U of M, and Wayne State with gubernatorial appointments. The measure must pass the legislature by June 4 to reach the August primary ballot.
May 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - battle-creek
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Constitutional Amendment to Let Battle Creek Voters Pick Secretary of State and Attorney General
Republican and Democratic lawmakers introduced a constitutional amendment that would let Michigan voters choose secretary of state and attorney general nominees in primary elections instead of party conventions. The proposal faces a two-thirds vote in the legislature and a public referendum.
May 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - lansing
Fire at Chandler Crossing Apartments Displaces 46 Residents Near MSU
A fire at The Village at Chandler Crossings apartment complex displaced 46 residents near MSU. The fire started from careless discarding of smoking materials on an exterior balcony. No injuries were reported and all occupants have been provided shelter.
May 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - holland
Craig Spoelhof, 57, Dies After Brain Cancer Battle; Served 13 Years as Boys & Girls Club Executive Director
Craig Spoelhof, 57, died from brain cancer after a 20-year career in the automotive industry and 13 years as Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland.
May 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan House Advances Bill to Ban Sex Offenders From Child-Facing Jobs
Michigan House advances legislation to ban registered sex offenders from working at businesses that primarily serve minors, including martial arts studios, dance studios, summer camps, and childcare facilities.
April 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Attorney General Nessel Wins Federal Court Ruling Blocking Trump Administration From Cutting Permanent Housing Grants
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel won a federal appeals court ruling that blocks the Trump administration from imposing new restrictions on Continuum of Care grants, protecting approximately 7,000 households in Michigan from losing housing assistance.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
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 - politics
Governor Whitmer Announces Dozens of Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced dozens of appointments to state boards and commissions, including key positions on the Tax Tribunal, Finance Authority, and numerous regulatory boards across healthcare, education, and public safety.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Competitive Grant System Disadvantages Small Rural School Districts, Leaving Students Behind
Michigan's competitive grant system disadvantages small rural school districts, leaving students without access to essential programs like career tech and advanced placement courses. Administrators in small districts must complete grant applications between their regular duties, while larger districts have dedicated staff for the process.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources