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Dearborn Public Schools Names Mike Esseily First Arab-American Superintendent Amid $1.5 Billion Bond Push
Dearborn Public Schools unanimously voted to hire Mike Esseily as superintendent, making him the district's first Arab-American permanent leader. He begins July 1 as the board pushes a $1.5 billion bond proposal to the November ballot.
June 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Rep. Hillary Scholten Sought to Seal Divorce Records After Husband Filed for Split
U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten sought to seal divorce records after her husband filed for divorce. A judge denied the motion, citing Michigan law requires divorce filings to remain public.
April 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Genesee County Approves Rx Kids Cash Expansion Despite Republican Opposition
Genesee County commissioners vote 6-3 to approve $1.3 million expansion of Rx Kids prenatal cash program, with Republicans opposing geographic limitations.
April 19, 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 Public Service Commission Approves Massive Battery Storage Projects Amid Rising Utility Rates
Michigan's Public Service Commission has approved six battery storage projects totaling 1,332MW, including facilities to support Oracle's data center, as utilities seek rate hikes to fund infrastructure investments.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Republicans Nominate Candidates for State University Boards Amid Spring Election Push
Michigan Republicans nominated candidates for state university governing boards at their March convention, selecting Roger Victory and Julie Maday for MSU trustees, Lena Epstein and Michael Schostak for U of M regents, and Andy Anuzis and Christa Murphy for Wayne State governors.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - politics
Michigan Prisoners Break Participation Records as State Expands Education Programs
Michigan prisons report record participation as nearly 4,000 inmates complete educational and vocational programs, up 66% from 2020, with partnerships expanding postsecondary opportunities across 26 facilities.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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 - Michigan Public Safety
Michigan Law Blocks License Points for Automated Traffic Camera Tickets
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a new law ensuring that automated camera traffic tickets in construction zones and for passing stopped school buses can only result in fines, not points on a driver's license. The legislation addresses concerns that the cameras can identify a vehicle but not necessarily the person driving.
22h ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - marquette
Marquette Ratepayers Face New $456 Million Consumers Energy Hike as Nessel Vows to Intervene
Consumers Energy filed a $456 million rate increase request with the MPSC. Attorney General Dana Nessel will intervene. The hike could raise Marquette area bills nearly 10 percent.
June 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - politics
Perry Johnson Sues John James Over Campaign Logo Claiming False Incumbency
Perry Johnson's campaign filed a lawsuit against John James alleging his campaign logo violates Michigan's false-incumbency law by suggesting he already holds the governor's office.
April 22, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
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 - politics
Michigan GOP Endorses Doug Lloyd as Attorney General, Tony Forlini as Secretary of State
Michigan GOP endorses Doug Lloyd as likely attorney general nominee and Tony Forlini as likely secretary of state nominee ahead of August convention.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Michigan Opioid Settlement Funds Remain Unspent in Many Communities Three Years Later
Michigan communities have received millions in opioid settlement funds since 2023, but more than 40% of communities haven't spent any of it three years later, with approximately $90 million sitting in bank accounts statewide.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - Michigan Courts
Sixth Circuit Says Detroit Judge Is Not Immune From Lawsuit Over Detaining Sleepy Teen
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that Detroit Judge Kenneth King's actions in detaining and publicly shaming a teenage girl who dozed off in his courtroom were not protected by judicial immunity, allowing the civil rights lawsuit to move forward.
6d ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - holland
Holland Families Could See Permanent Free School Meals as Michigan Senate Advances Bills 784 and 785
Michigan Senate Bills 784 and 785 would make free school meals permanent for all public school students. The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved the bills June 2, though private school provisions drew criticism from Sen. Erika Geiss.
June 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - ann-arbor
Ann Arbor Organizations Win Relief as Michigan House Settles $370 Million Work Project Dispute
The Michigan House and 31 state agencies settled a dispute over $370 million in work project funding. The agreement ends a months-long legal battle that began when House Republicans cancelled $645 million in grants last December.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - lansing
Lansing Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Force Gray Wolf Hunt in Upper Peninsula
Rep. Dave Prestin introduced House Bill 6008, which would require the Michigan DNR to open a gray wolf hunting season in the Upper Peninsula within 90 days of federal protections being lifted. The bill has 13 Republican co-sponsors.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - 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 - battle-creek
Battle Creek Rep. Steve Frisbie Leads Michigan House Vote to Eliminate $5 Billion in Property Taxes
Battle Creek Republican Rep. Steve Frisbie sponsored an eight-bill property tax package that passed the Michigan House, eliminating $5 billion to $7.5 billion in annual revenue. Democrats warn the cuts would devastate school funding.
May 25, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - traverse-city
TCAPS breaks ground on $17.5M afterschool clubhouse and fieldhouse in Traverse City
TCAPS breaks ground on a $17.5M afterschool clubhouse and multi-purpose fieldhouse in Traverse City. The public-private partnership includes more than $8.5M in donations and will create year-round opportunities for students.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Supreme Court Bans Civil Immigration Arrests at Courthouses
The Michigan Supreme Court adopted a rule banning civil immigration arrests at state and local courthouses to protect access to judicial proceedings, a move that aligns the state with New York, Connecticut and Illinois while drawing criticism from a dissenting Republican justice.
April 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Jason Tunney Files to Run for Michigan Senate Again While Competing in May Special Election
Republican Jason Tunney files paperwork to run for Michigan Senate again in November 2026 while competing in the May special election for the 35th Senate District
April 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Said "Re-Parent Black Kids" and Every HHS Dollar Sent To Michigan FOC Proves It
The Secretary of Health and Human Services told a podcast audience that Black children should be re-parented. His department funds every Friend of the Court office in Michigan. The tape is public. The funding is documented. The system is doing exactly what he said.
April 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 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
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Major Changes to K-12 School Choice Law Amidst Funding Debate
House legislation would require all public schools to accept out-of-district students, remove penalties for false enrollment information, and prohibit tuition charges for out-of-district families.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Federal Education Tax Credit Program Targets Michigan as State Lags in Reading Scores
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is urging Michigan to opt into a new federal tax credit program that could expand school choice options for families. The Education Freedom Tax Credit allows taxpayers to claim up to $1,700 in credits for donations to scholarship-granting organizations, with the program expected to be available starting in 2027. As Michigan ranks 44th nationally in fourth-grade reading scores, the federal program has attracted support from state Republican leaders while facing concerns from education officials about its potential impact on public schools.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - politics
Michigan Utilities Face Back-to-Back Rate Hikes as MPSC Approves $276.6M Consumers Energy Increase
Michigan Public Service Commission approves $276.6 million rate hike for Consumers Energy, raising residential bills by 8.9% starting May 1, as utility customers face back-to-back increases from both major providers.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan MPSC Approves $276.6 Million Consumers Energy Rate Hike While Multiple Utility Cases Remain Open
Michigan Public Service Commission approves $276.6 million rate increase for Consumers Energy, effective May 1, 2026, while multiple utility rate cases remain open before the regulator.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - politics
Michigan Senate 35th District Special Election Could Determine Democrats' Narrow Majority as May 5 Race Heats Up
The Michigan Senate 35th district special election on May 5 could determine whether Democrats maintain their one-seat majority. Republican Jason Tunney, Democrat Chedrick Greene, and Libertarian Ali Sledz compete for the seat left vacant by Kristen McDonald Rivet's resignation in January 2025.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 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
Michigan Senate Special Election in May Could Eliminate Democrats' Narrow Majority
Michigan Democrats hold a razor-thin 19-18 majority in the state Senate. A special election in May could eliminate that majority if Republicans win the seat left open by State Sen. Mike Farnan's resignation. The race serves as an early test of the political mood heading into November when every legislative seat goes up for re-election.
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 Legislature Begins 2027 Budget Process With Education Spending and Federal Work Requirement Challenges
Michigan Legislature begins 2027 budget process with Governor Whitmer's $88.1B proposal including $21.4B in school aid, $625M literacy investment, and $181M Pre-K expansion amid federal work requirement challenges and Republican opposition to tax increases.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·10 sources - politics
MPSC Rejects Attorney General's Challenge to DTE Data Center Power Deal, Approves Contracts for OpenAI Campus
The Michigan Public Service Commission voted 3-0 to reject Attorney General Dana Nessel's challenge to a DTE Energy agreement for powering Oracle's OpenAI data center campus, denying petitions from the AG's office and other groups that lacked standing to intervene.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources