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Civil Service State Shutdown Would Be Temporary Layoff, As Unions Call For Budget
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 09/24/2025) If the state Legislature and Executive fail to pass a budget or continuation resolution before...
1 day ago3 min read


Departments Wouldn't Be Able To Search Without Warrants Under Kunse, Prestin Bills
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 09/17/2025) Reps. Tom Kunse (R-Clare) and Dave Prestin (R-Cedar River) would like to end the Department of...
Sep 182 min read


New State Superintendent To Start In December
New State Superintendent To Start In December
Sep 171 min read


Digging Line 5 Tunnel Could Cause Explosion, Activists Argue
Digging Line 5 Tunnel Could Cause Explosion, Activists Argue
Aug 272 min read


What Does A Government Shutdown Look Like?
What Does A Government Shutdown Look Like?
Aug 264 min read


Whitmer Dodges Japan Trip During Budget Talks Question
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wouldn't confirm her trip to Japan in September to reporters at an event Monday, but said regardless of where she is, she is always available to negotiate.
Aug 262 min read


Nessel: 'Deeply Concerned' By MEDC's 'Deeply Troubling' Conduct During Investigation
Attorney General Dana Nessel told WDIV "Flashpoint" on Sunday that she is "deeply concerned" by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) conduct, which she described as "deeply troubling," during an investigation into a $20 million grant.
Aug 122 min read


AG: No Charges For MSP Trooper In Fatal February Shooting
The Michigan State Police trooper who fatally shot a 52-year-old Port Huron man in February will not face charges.
Jul 282 min read


AG Says No To Runestad’s Call For Investigation
The Attorney General’s office will not conduct an investigation of Michigan State Police Lt. Col. Aimee Brimacombe’s use of her state-issued vehicle as Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake) had requested.
Jul 232 min read


Health Official Defends Not Investigating SIDS Cases
A state official who oversees the investigation of child deaths told a House committee Tuesday that his unit doesn't look into sudden infant death cases – as was suggested by the Auditor General – because there's little to be gained by it.
Jul 232 min read


MSP Director Sidesteps Question Of Resignation Consideration
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 07/15/2025 ) During a media tour Tuesday, Michigan State Police Director Col. Col. James F. Grady...
Jul 162 min read


Report: 2024 County-Level Election Data Shows Record Turnout
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 07/07/2025) A new report shows a record county-level voter turnout in the state’s first presidential...
Jul 72 min read


MSP Detectives Raid Livonia Lottery Office
Michigan State Police detectives on Thursday served a search warrant at the Michigan Lottery Office in Livonia.
Jun 271 min read


Energy Advocates Respond To Rumor Of Possible MPSC Appointment
Energy Advocates Respond To Rumor Of Possible MPSC Appointment
Jun 241 min read


AG Raids MEDC Offices
The Attorney General’s office executed search warrants on Wednesday on the downtown Lansing headquarters of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in what is presumably related to state grants managed by the quasi-governmental entity.
Jun 202 min read


House Files Suit Against Benson For Defying Subpoena
The Republican-led House filed a lawsuit against Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for her failure to comply with their subpoena to turn over election clerk training documents.
Jun 63 min read


Secretary Of State Stops Payment To New Web Site Company
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) and Tyler Technologies “won’t sleep” until the Michigan Transparency Network (MiTN) for campaign, candidate and personal finance filings meets the department’s standards, said Tina Anderson, MDOS chief of staff.
May 213 min read


AG Flags Benson For Austin Building Presser
The Attorney General gave Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson "a reminder and warning" for hosting a press scrum as a new gubernatorial candidate earlier this year inside the Richard H. Austin Building, which houses the Department of State.
May 203 min read


Questions About MSP's Leadership Brought To Oversight
Much of the rank-and-file at the Michigan State Police (MSP) has lost confidence in their top leadership due to a series of questionable and well-publicized incidents involving its colonel and his deputy director, the chair of the House's MSP budget committee told fellow lawmakers on Tuesday.
May 142 min read


Senate Dems Try Again To Pass New Consumer Protection Act Authorities For AG
Senate Dems Try Again To Pass New Consumer Protection Act Authorities For AG
May 83 min read
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