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MSF Approves $6.7M For Volkswagen, Detroit; Creates New Program
The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) board approved more than $4 million for Volkswagen Group of America, $2.7 million for an innovation district in Detroit and $1.5 million for a new community program.
Jan 282 min read


James Supports FOIA Expansion, Full COVID-19 Exonerations
If elected governor, U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) said he would support expanding the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to records in the governor's office and publicly disclose all of his personal finances in the same manner he's required to do so in Congress.
Jan 282 min read


New Civil Rights Commission Chair Condemns Trump Administration, ICE
The Michigan Civil Rights Commission voted Luke Londo to serve as chair during the meeting on Monday and the new chair took time at the end of the meeting to call out President Donald Trump’s administration and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Jan 272 min read


Camilleri Most Visibly Running To Be Next Senate Dem Leader, Singh Contemplating Reelection
The race to become Senate Democrats' next leader consists of some unknowns. While Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) is the senator most publicly and actively running for the job, another talked-about contender, Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam Singh (D-East Lansing), might not be running for reelection this year.
Jan 274 min read


Duggan Gets High Marks As 6 Guber Candidates Speak To Northern Michigan Business Leaders
Lansing is making it too “doggone hard” to do business, make a living, innovate and provide for families, and if elected governor, U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) told the Northern Michigan Policy Conference on Friday that he's going to “strip down” government regulation and redirect the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to focus on retention as part of a culture change.
Jan 266 min read


'The Dollhouse': Four Transgender Women Run For The Michigan House
Four Democratic candidates running for the Michigan House are making history this election cycle — and they call themselves the Dollhouse.
Jan 266 min read


James: I'm Trump's Best Hope To Carry The Republican Ticket
The gubernatorial campaign of U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) released a 63-second video on Thursday that makes the case that their candidate is President Donald Trump's best chance to see Republicans carry Michigan for its congressional candidates. Otherwise, if James is not successful, Republicans are at risk of losing the U.S. House and Trump will be impeached.
Jan 231 min read


Brinks Endorses Benson For Governor; Benson Outlines Positions On Health Care, Data Centers
Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) endorsed Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for governor Thursday afternoon during a campaign stop at Copper Moon in Lansing, saying Benson has proven she can deliver results and stand up for Michigan families amid rising costs and uncertainty at the federal level.
Jan 234 min read


Senate D's Want Stricter Limits On What Kids Can Do On Social Media, AI
Social media companies and “Big Tech” would be legally required to do more to limit kids 17 and younger from accessing “addictive feeds” or artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, under a four-bill package rolled out Wedensday by Senate Democrats.
Jan 222 min read


Should Wayne County Count As Being Rural?
Frustrations over how the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) classifies “rural” dominated Tuesday's House Appropriations hearing, as Rep. Phil Green (R-Millington) and Rep. Cam Cavitt (R-Cheboygan) challenged the department on the criteria used to determine whether Michigan counties for sweeping new federal Rural Health Transformation dollars.
Jan 222 min read


House R's Report Low Morale, Distrust, Bad Management Plague State Police
Significant leadership and operational challenges within the Michigan State Police (MSP) have created low employee morale, internal mistrust and management practices that a House Republican report says have affected the department’s stability and effectiveness.
Jan 213 min read


Carra, Wegela Vote Together Nearly 50% Of The Time
So far in the 103rd Legislature, Rep. Steve Carra (R-Three Rivers) – one of the chamber's conservative members – has voted with the most progressive member – Rep. Dylan Wegela (D-Garden City) – nearly 50% of the time.
Jan 213 min read


Michigan Workers Used To Make A Lot More Than National Average. Now We Don't
Shortly before Michigan’s top fiscal hawks markedly downgraded revenue projections Friday in response to recently enacted tax policy tweaks, a group of economists turned their attention to a more systemic issue that's hampering the state’s fiscal potential.
Jan 202 min read


Analog Generation Holds Levers Of Power In A Digital Age
The push-and-pull between youth and their elders has played out over time immemorial. Every generation says theirs is different.
Jan 207 min read


Experts Udder Benefits Of Raw Milk To Committee
A glass jar of raw milk sat on the testimony table alongside Oreo cookies Thursday morning as Rep. Matt Maddock (R-Milford) kicked off a Government Operations Committee hearing on legislation that would allow a direct farm-to-consumer producer or designated agent to sell raw milk.
Jan 163 min read


Posthumus Not Seeking Re-Election; More Election News
House Majority Floor Leader Bryan Posthumus (R-Rockford) announced Thursday he would not seek another term in the state House in 2026, opening up the possibility of pursuing other roles entering the 2026 election season.
Jan 163 min read


Slotkin Raising Money Off Being A Target Of Federal Prosecutors
U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) confirmed on Wednesday that she’s been asked to volunteer for an interview with federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C. over her participation in a video reminding military and intelligence communities they can refuse illegal military orders.
Jan 152 min read


Hall: ‘We're Going To Take Risks, We’re Going To Do Bold Things'
The Republican-led House is prepared to do “big things” in 2026 despite it being an election year, said House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) during Wednesday’s first press conference of the year.
Jan 153 min read


Michigan Democrats Deploy Populist Playbook In Rebuking Rogers' Healthcare Stance
The Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) blasted Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Mike Rogers for his perceived position on healthcare Tuesday, framing it as supportive of the insurance premium hikes that thousands of Americans are encountering early this year.
Jan 143 min read


Barrett Calls Out Attack Dog 501(c)4 As Being Fed By 'Dark Money'
U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) rejected attacks made by a 501(c)(4) that he's cut Medicaid and Medicare funding, and shot back by questioning how the “dark money” group is organized.
Jan 143 min read
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