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Warren manufactured housing residents form rare resident union to address quality of life concerns
Warren manufactured housing residents have formed what may be the first known resident union of its kind to address quality of life concerns in the community.
May 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
State Sen. Roger Hauck Announces Re-Election Bid, Focuses on Housing, Education and Property Tax Relief
State Sen. Roger Hauck announces re-election bid for 34th District seat, prioritizing housing affordability, education reform and property tax relief.
April 21, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Delivers Final State of the State, Prioritizes Literacy and Housing in Last Year
Governor Whitmer delivers final State of the State address, emphasizing literacy and housing as top priorities while facing criticism over education performance and business subsidies.
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
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 - governor
Michigan Housing Shortfall Persists Despite Governor Whitmer's Progress as State Pushes for Tax Credit
Michigan continues to face a 119,000-unit housing shortfall despite Governor Whitmer's progress. New RAP program grants support housing projects in Grand Rapids and Saline, while state officials push for a state affordable housing tax credit to add 2,600 units annually through federal matching funds.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Bipartisan Michigan Housing Bills Stalled by Local Government Opposition
Bipartisan Michigan housing bills that would cap lot sizes and allow duplexes face opposition from local government groups and may be stalled in the current legislative session.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Announces Nearly 50 New Housing Units and Commercial Space Coming to Grand Rapids and Saline
Governor Whitmer announced $33 million in housing and commercial development projects in Grand Rapids and Saline through the bipartisan RAP program, creating 45 apartments and revitalizing downtown properties.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Announces $33 Million Investment in Housing and Commercial Development for Grand Rapids and Saline
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced $33 million in RAP program funding for housing and commercial development projects in Grand Rapids and Saline, creating 45 apartments and revitalizing downtown Saline.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan Attorney General Nessel Launches Opioid Settlement Tracker After Local Governments Hoard $176 Million
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel launched a new public tracking system revealing local governments have spent only 17.7% of $214 million in opioid settlement funds. The report follows a revised 2025 agreement requiring transparency from 86 local governments.
2h ago·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Muskegon Township Supervisor Jennifer Hodges Opposes State Zoning Preemption Bills
Muskegon Township supervisor Jennifer Hodges and other local officials oppose state zoning preemption bills that would override local authority on housing and development decisions.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - 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
Ann Arbor City Council Approves 35-Unit Condo Development, Crime Watch Sign Removal
The Ann Arbor City Council unanimously approved a development agreement for 35 single-family condos on Packard Street and also voted to remove remaining Neighborhood Watch signs.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - courts
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 - policy
Michigan Governor Requests Federal Disaster Declaration After Deadly Southwest Tornadoes
Governor Whitmer requests federal disaster declaration for Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph counties after deadly March tornadoes that killed four people and destroyed dozens of homes. Federal aid could include low-interest disaster loans and grants for housing and repairs.
April 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Governor Whitmer Tells Michigan Democrats She Gets Shit Done as She Kicks Off Final Term
Governor Whitmer addresses Michigan Democrats at convention, outlining priorities for final term including education, housing and infrastructure while calling on party to maintain Democratic trifecta
April 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - legislature
Michigan Senate Committee Advances Child Care Reform Bills Aiming to Lower Costs and Expand Access
Michigan Senate Housing and Human Services Committee advances child care reform bills that would codify the Tri-Share program, tie reimbursement rates to inflation, and clarify neglect definitions to make child care more affordable and accessible for families across the state.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - politics
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield Delivers Historic State of the City Speech at Mumford High School
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield made history by delivering her first State of the City address at Mumford High School, unveiling plans for neighborhood investment, housing, education partnerships, public safety, and population growth.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources