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Michigan Fishing Season Opens With New Regulations Affecting Lake Superior, Great Lakes Waters
Michigan's 2026 fishing season officially began April 1 with new regulations affecting Lake Superior, walleye limits, burbot possession, and spearfishing opportunities across Great Lakes waters.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan DNR Announces New Fishing Regulations for 2026 Season
Michigan's 2026 fishing season begins April 1 with new regulations for lake trout, walleye, burbot, and spearfishing designed to sustainably manage state fisheries.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan Fishing Season 2026 Brings New Regulations for Walleye, Lake Trout, and Burbot
Michigan's 2026 fishing season brings new walleye slot limits in Marquette County, reduced lake trout possession limits in Lake Superior, and expanded spearfishing waters across the Great Lakes.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - legislature
Michigan DNR Proposes Major Deer Hunting and Fishing Regulation Changes for 2026 Season
The Michigan DNR has announced a series of proposed changes to deer hunting and fishing regulations for the 2026 season, including a one-buck bag limit and updated fishing rules that will be finalized at the May 13 Natural Resources Commission meeting.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Declares Energy Emergency as Governor Whitmer Tries to Ease High Gas Prices
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs Executive Order No. 2026-4 declaring a state of energy emergency to lower gas prices in eight southeastern Michigan counties by suspending fuel regulations that would allow cheaper winter blend gasoline to be sold through the spring.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Gubernatorial Candidates Clash Over Data Center Regulation as Rural Communities Demand Local Control
Michigan's five gubernatorial candidates offered competing solutions to the data center boom, from local moratoriums to state regulations on energy costs, as rural communities demand greater say over these massive facilities.
April 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Lawmakers Ignored Dam Safety Recommendations as State Prepares for Flooding
Michigan lawmakers ignored recommendations from a 2021 dam safety task force as severe flooding now threatens the state. The task force recommended 86 improvements including increased funding and stricter regulations, but the Legislature did little to act on those suggestions.
April 21, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan Food Banks Face Rising Costs and Federal SNAP Cuts as State Budget Director Visits Kalamazoo
Michigan State Budget Director Jen Flood toured Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes amid growing concerns over SNAP funding challenges from federal regulations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Governor's $88.1 billion budget proposal includes $186 million for SNAP administration, while food banks across Michigan report rising costs and donation deficits.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan Legislature Advances Voter ID, Anti-Terrorism and Business Bills in March 2026
Michigan Legislature advances multiple bills in March 2026 covering voter ID requirements, anti-terrorism law updates, and small business regulations amid split government dynamics
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources