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Displaced Federal Employees 'Strongly Encouraged' For State Jobs Under Bills
The resumes for federal employees laid off from their jobs and military veterans would get pushed to the top of the pile for state and local government jobs under legislation House Democrats introduced Tuesday with support from organized labor.
2 days ago1 min read


DOJ Wants To Double-Check Who Is Voting In Michigan
The U.S. Department of Justice this week asked Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to send it numbers on how many non-citizens and felons are voting in Michigan and what the state is doing to scrub out duplicate voter registrations in compliance with federal law.
Jul 251 min read


Orgs Will Have To Hire New Staff For Medicaid Work Mandates, Says One Health System
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 07/10/2025 ) (FLINT) – Healthcare organizations will have to hire new staff specifically to handle new...
Jul 114 min read


Nesbitt Demands Federal Investigation Into MEDC Grant Tied To Whitmer Associate
Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) called for a federal investigation into what he called “the growing scandal involving the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.”
Jul 93 min read


Dems Host Busy Townhall On What Happens Next With Medicaid Reforms
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 07/07/2025) (TROY) – Four Democratic lawmakers representing parts of Oakland County spoke to a filled room...
Jul 83 min read


'No Kings' Protests Planned Across Michigan On Saturday
'No Kings' Protests Planned Across Michigan On Saturday
Jun 122 min read


Senate Health Policy Dedicates Nearly 2 Hours To Medicaid Hearing
Senate Health Policy Dedicates Nearly 2 Hours To Medicaid Hearing
Jun 55 min read


Detroit's Population Growth Now Makes It The Nation's 26th Largest City
The U.S. Census reported that the city of Detroit's population grew by 6,791 people in 2024 and that it undercounted the Motor City's growth from 2021-23 by 5,696 for a total of 12,487 residents, making Detroit now the country's 26th largest city at 645,705, jumping over Portland, Oregon.
May 162 min read


Trump Tells Illinois: Stop Delaying Asian Carp Barrier
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum that signals the federal government's strong support for immediately building a planned barrier on the Chicago River to prevent Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes. The move presumably removes any hesitation the state of Illinois had about Trump's commitment to finishing the project.
May 123 min read


Whitmer Is Not Done Trying To Partner With Trump White House
Bringing new fighter jets to Macomb County will not be the last time the Governor negotiates with the Trump White House
May 64 min read


F-15 Eagle Fighter Jet Is Landing At Selfridge
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Macomb County's Selfridge Air National Guard base will be receiving 21 new F-15 Eagles to replace the retiring A-19 Warthogs, an enormous win for the airbase and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, whose personal visit to the White House on behalf of Selfridge came at great political cost.
Apr 303 min read


Whitmer Looks For FEMA Extension As Feds Arrives To Assess Damage
The federal government arrived to assess the damage caused by the northern Michigan ice storm that snapped trees, antennas and encased 12 counties in a block of ice, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to ask for an extension for the federal emergency declaration.
Apr 223 min read


ACLU Sues To Keep International Students At Michigan U's
The ACLU of Michigan is going to court to preserve the immigration status of four international students attending Michigan universities.
Apr 142 min read


School Lunch Lady Becomes The 'Bad Guy' After Federal Cuts
School Lunch Lady Becomes The 'Bad Guy' After Federal Cuts
Apr 93 min read


Nessel Supports Cell Phone Jamming Systems For Prisons
AG Nessel joined a bipartisan coalition of AGs calling on Congress to pass legislation allowing states to deploy phone jamming in prisons.
Mar 281 min read


Baldwin Prison To Reopen As ICE Detention Center
The GEO Group said that it was contracted by the ICE to reopen its 1,800-bed North Lake Facility as a federal immigration processing center.
Mar 242 min read


AG Says Federal Partners Are Evaporating Under Trump
AG Nessel has "great concerns" surrounding her office's federal partnerships as President Donald Trump moves to minimize federal spending.
Mar 172 min read


NOAA Firings Prompt Dingell Action, Overall Firings Spark Debate On Michigan Impact
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) saw firings as part of ongoing federal government cutbacks.
Mar 33 min read
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