Mar. 4, 2026
Lawmakers Move Metro Jackson Water Authority Act Forward
Bill aims to reform Jackson's beleaguered water system, but city leaders have concerns over board composition.
Mar. 3, 2026
Michigan Lawmakers Seek to Repeal 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax
Bipartisan group of state senators argue the new levy is already hurting the industry and leading to business closures.
Mar. 3, 2026
Michigan Lawmakers Push Bills to Provide IDs for Prisoners Upon Release
Proposed legislation aims to ease reentry and reduce recidivism by ensuring people leaving prison receive state IDs and driver's licenses before release.
Mar. 3, 2026
Michigan House Bills Aim to Establish Constitutional Carry
Proposed legislation would eliminate concealed carry permit requirement, making Michigan the 30th state to adopt constitutional carry.
Mar. 3, 2026
Brighton Township Senator Seeks to Reinforce Vaccine Exemptions
Republican lawmakers introduce bills to block extra hurdles for parents seeking exemptions
Mar. 1, 2026
Trump's Rollback of Greenhouse Gas Rules Threatens Detroit's Air Quality
Experts warn the removal of emissions limits will increase pollution and public health risks in the city.
Feb. 27, 2026
Michigan GOP Lawmakers Propose Vaccination Rights Bills
Bills aim to protect parental rights and make it easier to get vaccine exemptions
Feb. 27, 2026
Michigan Governor Calls for Affordable Housing Expansion
Whitmer urges lawmakers to increase housing supply and lower costs for families
Feb. 27, 2026
Michigan House Passes Bills to Criminalize Fraudulent Fertility Procedures
Legislation aims to introduce accountability and penalize doctors, donors who misrepresent themselves or medical history
Feb. 27, 2026
Michigan Senator Slams Whitmer's Agenda in State of the State Response
Bellino says Ohio and Indiana are outperforming Michigan under Democratic leadership
Feb. 26, 2026
Michigan House Speaker proposes eliminating state property tax
Proposal aims to make life more affordable, but could lead to major cuts in local services
Feb. 26, 2026
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Housing Development Legislation
Bills aim to boost construction by loosening regulations and permitting costs
Feb. 26, 2026
Michigan House Speaker Proposes $4B Tax Overhaul, $1B Energy Bill Savings
Republican Matt Hall's plan would eliminate personal property taxes, state education tax, and real estate transfer tax.
Feb. 26, 2026
Michigan Senators Propose Legalizing Virtual Power Plants
Bills would create framework for aggregating distributed energy resources to help manage grid demand
Feb. 25, 2026
Editorial: Keep Legal Notices in Local Newspapers
Proposed legislation would allow municipalities to post public notices only on their own websites
Feb. 24, 2026
Michigan Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Zoning Overhaul to Boost Housing Supply
New legislation would force local zoning changes to spur more housing construction and address rising costs.
Feb. 24, 2026
Michigan Proposes Digital IDs, But Limits Their Use
New mobile ID cards would be prohibited for voting and law enforcement interactions
Feb. 23, 2026
Michigan Lawmakers Use Political Funds for Personal Expenses
Legislators tap campaign donations to cover rent, car payments, and utility bills near state Capitol
Feb. 22, 2026
Michigan Lawmakers Aim to Lower Housing Costs, Cut Red Tape
Bipartisan effort seeks to reduce regulatory burdens and make development more affordable
Feb. 22, 2026
Michigan Lawmakers Aim to Regulate Automatic License Plate Readers
Bipartisan bill package seeks to address privacy concerns around the use of plate-scanning cameras
