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Renewed Optimism On Budget Deal As Framework Taking Shape

Sep 24, 20254 min read

Non-Partisan City Clerk's Race Gaining State Party's Attention

Sep 24, 20253 min read

Justice Department Says Whitmer Can't Revoke Enbridge's Easement

Sep 23, 20253 min read

Untaxed Synthetic THC May Be Where Lawmakers Look Next For Road Money

Sep 23, 20255 min read

Budget Spat Could Delay Medical Procedures

Michigan state policymakers have been a “little too preoccupied” on the federal budget discussions when crafting the state's spending plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, according to one social service organization head, who has seen a state budget process or two in her day.

Sep 22, 20252 min read

Michigan state capitol building with chains in front and a padlock with a money sign on it.

Hall Tells GOP Activists He's Hopeful Gov Won't Shutdown, But Blames Senate Dems If It Does

House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) says he's hopeful the state government won't shut down after September. But if it does, "it will be because of Senate Democrats standing up and defending waste, fraud and abuse in this state budget."

Sep 22, 20251 min read

Government Shutdown Would Be Sobering For Liquor Sales

The Michigan Liquor Control Commission put out a warning at Thursday’s meeting that a state shutdown would be sobering for the source of spirits throughout the state, which would trickle out as supplies dwindled.

Sep 19, 20253 min read

Rep. Jaime Greene in front of a michigan flag and tree she planted while in Israel.

Greene's Committee Stripped Of Bills For Taking Israel Trip

This past week, Rep. Jaime Greene (R-Richmond)’s seat in the chamber sat empty as she traveled to Israel with a delegation of state legislators. Now, her committee sits empty of any bills. They were all removed Thursday.

Sep 19, 20252 min read

Seal of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources

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 18, 20252 min read

Attorney testifies about the false electors case brought by Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Attorneys Tell House Committee GOP Electors Case Was Political

Sep 18, 20254 min read

State Board of Education members Dr. Judith Pritchett, secretary, and Dr. Pamela Pugh, president, look on as Dr. Glenn Maleyko signs a contract to become Michigan's next state superintendent.

New State Superintendent To Start In December

Sep 17, 20251 min read

Blanchard: Duggan Wins If Government Shuts Down, Calls Hall's Proposals 'Show Business'

Sep 17, 20254 min read

Gov: Tariffs Choking Out MI Farmers; Reason To Pass Balanced Budget Now

Soybean meal exports have fallen by 46 percent since this time in 2024, wheat exports are down 89 percent, fresh cherry exports are down 62 percent, and fresh apple exports 58 percent in response to the higher federal tariffs, according to a Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) report released Monday ahead of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's speech on tariffs and the state budget.

Sep 16, 20252 min read

With Schuette Out, Who Gets In?

With Rep. Bill G. Schuette (R-Midland) deciding against a 35th Senate District run on Friday, Republicans are left without a presumed frontrunner in the open Tri-Cities seat, but not without options.

Sep 16, 20253 min read