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New Effectiveness Office Created In Senate’s LARA Budget
A proposed Regulatory Effectiveness Office within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) will attempt to find efficiencies within Michigan’s regulatory environment while maintaining consumer protection, but not with the abrasiveness of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, a state Senator said on Tuesday.
2 days ago3 min read
Mentally Ill Child Abandoned By Parents Declared Homeless
Mentally Ill Child Abandoned By Parents Declared Homeless
Apr 152 min read
Audit Finds School Bus Drivers Unlicensed, With Felonies
An audit of school buses found quite a few school bus drivers didn’t meet qualifications and the driver inspections were not done daily.
Apr 143 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
Possible Federal Cuts To Medicaid, Education Always On Flood's Mind
The state treasurer and budget director said they watch the federal government daily to see changes that could impact their 2026 budget.
Mar 262 min read
MiABLE Takes Disability Savings On The Road
A savings account designed for those with disabilities to use without impacting federal benefits is the subject of a new statewide tour.
Mar 182 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
How Much Did The Flint Water Crisis Prosecution Cost?
The Weaponization of State Government subcommittee is asking the AG's office for financial documents related to the Flint water crisis.
Mar 131 min read
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