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Petitions Prepared For 'Only Citizens Vote' Constitutional Amendment
A citizens group filed petition forms on Friday for an “Only Citizens Vote” constitutional amendment.
Mar 241 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


Progressive Women's Caucus Introduces Pay Equity Package
he Progressive Women’s Caucus announced a pay equity bill package Thursday morning.
Mar 212 min read


House Panel Hears Foreign Influence Package
The House Government Operations Committee took testimony on bills that aim to reduce the influence of “foreign countries of concern."
Mar 212 min read


'Keep It Fresh' This Spring With Pure Michigan Campaign
Pure Michigan would be renewing a new season of the "Keep It Fresh" advertising campaign this spring and summer to the tune of $14 million.
Mar 202 min read


Whitmer Sets New Mark In Still Not Calling Special In SD-35
In 2005, Sen. Bernero became Lansing's mayor, and he resigned his state senate seat. Gov. Granholm called a special election 2 days later.
Mar 202 min read


Senate D's Go On Record Supporting DEI
All 19 Senate Democrats went up on the voting board in support of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
Mar 191 min read


10-Cent Deposit On Water, Gatorade Bottles May Be Going To Ballot
The Michigan Environmental Council is seeking a campaign manager to run a November 2026 campaign revamping Michigan's “Bottle Bill.”
Mar 191 min read


Detroiters Gets Extra Area Code In November
The numbers in the famous 313 area code have run out and starting Nov. 7 the new 679 area code will be implemented.
Mar 181 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


Thanedar's Son To Run Michigan Campaign Finance Network
Neil Thanedar, the son of U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar was unanimously elected to serve as the Michigan Campaign Finance Network director.
Mar 171 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


Nine Limbo Bills To Sit In Clerk's Office
House Clerk Starr was instructed to only present bills to the Governor that passed both chambers in the 103rd Legislature, not the 102nd.
Mar 132 min read


Runestad In D.C. Trying To Erase $600K Debt
The MRP is grappling with $600,000 in debt after the last campaign cycle, and newly elected Chair Runestad is in DC attempting to erase it.
Mar 122 min read


Benson Threatened With House Panel Subpoena
Oversight Committee did not use its subpoena powers on Secretary Benson to get the last bit of info for the Election Integrity Committee.
Mar 123 min read


Grieving Family Farms Face Reduced Penalties For Not Filing Paperwork Timely Under Bill
Penalties would be lowered by 80% for family farms that don't report the workplace death of an immediate family member within eight hours.
Mar 111 min read


Detroit Chamber Can't Comp Lawmakers For Mackinac Conference
The Detroit Regional Chamber is not allowed under the Lobby Act to give lawmakers free admission to their annual Mackinac Policy Conference.
Mar 112 min read


New Polling Looks Good For Benson, Whitmer
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson leads both the potential primary and general election field by double-digit margins.
Mar 102 min read


Cybersecurity, Internet Access, Emerging Tech Will Be Main Focuses Of Comms & Tech
The Comms & Tech Committee will focus on safeguarding digital infrastructure, expanding internet access, & development of emerging tech.
Mar 102 min read
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