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Justice Department Says Whitmer Can't Revoke Enbridge's Easement
Justice Department Says Whitmer Can't Revoke Enbridge's Easement
Sep 233 min read


Untaxed Synthetic THC May Be Where Lawmakers Look Next For Road Money
Untaxed Synthetic THC May Be Where Lawmakers Look Next For Road Money
Sep 235 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 222 min read


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 221 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 193 min read


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 192 min read


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 172 min read


Attorneys Tell House Committee GOP Electors Case Was Political
Attorneys Tell House Committee GOP Electors Case Was Political
Sep 174 min read


New State Superintendent To Start In December
New State Superintendent To Start In December
Sep 171 min read


Blanchard: Duggan Wins If Government Shuts Down, Calls Hall's Proposals 'Show Business'
Blanchard: Duggan Wins If Government Shuts Down, Calls Hall's Proposals 'Show Business'
Sep 174 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 162 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 163 min read


Moss Says He Received 'Detailed And Specific' Bomb Threat Thursday
Moss Says He Received 'Detailed And Specific' Bomb Threat Thursday
Sep 152 min read


Schuette Opts Out Of SD-35; New Polling Shows 'Jumpball'
Schuette Opts Out Of SD-35; New Polling Shows 'Jumpball'
Sep 153 min read


Mom Who Scalded Kid In 140-Degree Bath Finds Out That Water Is ‘Weapon’
Is water a weapon under Michigan’s sentencing guidelines?
Sep 123 min read


Credible Bomb Threat Made To Gilchrist's House
A “credible” bomb threat was made to the Detroit residence of Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, the Lieutenant Governor disclosed Thursday.
Sep 121 min read


Children Living In A Tent Dominates Hertel's Hearing
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 09/09/2025) The House Oversight Committee’s questioning Tuesday of Department of Health and Human Services...
Sep 104 min read


Speaker Hall: 'We're Getting Closer But Not There Yet'
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 09/09/2025) For the first time in what seems like a long time, there's something that looks like positive...
Sep 102 min read


Legal Quirk Lets School Officials Smoking Pot Near School Off The Hook
Legal Quirk Lets School Officials Smoking Pot Near School Off The Hook
Sep 82 min read


AG Contends Legal Actions Against Trump Admin Preserves $1.8B In Funding
AG's Legal Actions Against Trump Admin Preserves $1.8B In Funding
Sep 82 min read
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