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Michigan's Statewide Job Portal Shuts Down as Legislature Debates New Economic Development Strategy
Michigan's statewide job portal closes after 2.5 years as the Legislature debates new economic development proposals to replace defunded SOAR fund
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - governor
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
Independent Report Questions Market for DeVos, Van Andel Luxury Development in Downtown Grand Rapids
Independent SB Friedman report commissioned by Michigan Strategic Fund finds limited evidence the downtown Grand Rapids market can support $796 million luxury development with million-dollar condos and luxury apartments at projected price points.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 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
Detroit Population Grows for Third Straight Year as Census Shows 649,000 Residents
New Census Bureau data shows Detroit's population has grown for the third consecutive year, reaching approximately 649,000 residents in 2025 after years of decline.
3h ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Between 171,000 and 355,000 Michiganders Could Lose Medicaid Coverage Under New Federal Work Requirements
New federal Medicaid work requirements set to begin in January 2027 could cause between 171,000 and 355,000 Michiganders to lose coverage, according to a new Urban Institute report analyzing the impact of the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
The Village Network of Battle Creek Dissolves After Directing $1.25 Million to BIPOC Organizations
The Village Network of Battle Creek announced its dissolution after directing $1.25 million to BIPOC-led organizations and entrepreneurs. Dr. Nakita Baylis credited community leadership for the success of the work.
2d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - budget
American Center for Mobility Faces $35 Million Debt Repayment Demand From Michigan
Michigan is demanding annual payments of $1.62 million from the American Center for Mobility, a nonprofit self-driving auto test facility. The state has invested $35 million in the facility and wants repayment, but advocates say the nonprofit was never meant to repay startup costs.
3d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - education
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 - policy
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 - governor
Governor Whitmer Announces $650 Million Fairlife Expansion and $17 Million Water Infrastructure Investment in West Michigan
Governor Whitmer announces $650 million fairlife expansion creating 150 new jobs alongside $17 million water infrastructure investment to upgrade aging 50-year-old system in Coopersville
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Golf Course Owner Agrees to PFAS Cleanup Settlement After State Lawsuit
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel secured a settlement with Boulder Creek Development Corp. and Northeast Gravel Company requiring them to investigate PFAS contamination at their Belmont property and reimburse the state for cleanup costs.
May 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Jackson Hayes Hotel Deal Moves Forward After Developer Lawsuit Denied
Jackson Circuit Court Judge Richard LaFlamme denied a preliminary injunction request from J. Jeffers & Co. as the city moves forward with a $25,000 sale of the historic Hayes Hotel to developer Collier Gibson for a $35 million mixed-use redevelopment plan.
April 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan Rural Health Care Crisis Ignored as State Diverts Federal Funding Away from Communities That Need It Most
Michigan's $173 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding is being distributed in a way that allows major urban areas with robust health care systems to compete for resources meant for rural communities facing genuine challenges, according to state Sen. Jim Runestad.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
University of Michigan's $1.2 Billion Nuclear Research Center Faces Fierce Local Opposition in Ypsilanti Township
The University of Michigan's proposed $1.2 billion research center for energy and national security, including nuclear weapons development, faces fierce local opposition in Ypsilanti Township over security concerns and accusations of targeting a marginalized community.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Trump's Federal Medicaid Work Requirements Could Cost 171,000 to 355,000 Michiganders Their Coverage
New Urban Institute report projects 171,000 to 355,000 Michiganders could lose Medicaid coverage under Trump Administration's federal work requirements and eligibility redeterminations.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan Communities Push Data Center Moratoriums Amid AI Boom Concerns
Michigan communities are increasingly pushing back against data center development, with 19 communities proposing or voting on moratoriums amid concerns about energy use, water resources, and environmental impact.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·7 sources - governor
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Hosts Town Hall on Data Center Transparency in Howell
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel hosted a town hall in Howell addressing concerns about data center transparency, costs, and environmental impact as communities grapple with rapid development proposals across the state.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 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