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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 28, 20251 min read


Speaker Hall Weighs In On Heavy Trucks
Many lawmakers have tried to crack this nut but the state's trucking industry has beat back every effort to scale back truck weights.
Mar 28, 20252 min read


Foreign Influence On Education, Government Issued Devices Receives Testimony
The Gov Ops committee heard testimony on the remaining two bills of the foreign influence package.
Mar 27, 20252 min read


Brinks, Hall Have Yet To Meet Face To Face
The last time this town had a Dem. majority in one chamber and a Rep. majority in the other, the leaders were infamous for their "bromance."
Mar 27, 20252 min read


RNC Seeks Voter File Maintenance Info From States
The RNC sent public records requests to 48 states and D.C. seeking documents on how they maintain their voter registration lists.
Mar 26, 20251 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 26, 20252 min read


States Retail Sales Activity Falls Fast In February
February sales activity took a nosedive over an optimistic January and ended a four-month trend of strong scores.
Mar 25, 20251 min read


SBM Raises Flag On Unprecedented Threats To Rule of Law and Democracy
The State Bar of Michigan recently expressed concerns about "any and all threats to the judiciary, the Constitution and American democracy."
Mar 25, 20251 min read


Petitions Prepared For 'Only Citizens Vote' Constitutional Amendment
A citizens group filed petition forms on Friday for an “Only Citizens Vote” constitutional amendment.
Mar 24, 20251 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 24, 20252 min read


Progressive Women's Caucus Introduces Pay Equity Package
he Progressive Women’s Caucus announced a pay equity bill package Thursday morning.
Mar 21, 20252 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 21, 20252 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 20, 20252 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 20, 20252 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 19, 20251 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 19, 20251 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 18, 20251 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 18, 20252 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 17, 20251 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 17, 20252 min read
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