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Cuts, Tax Increases Make Up Road Funding Deal, Paving Road For The Rest Of The Budget
The Governor’s office, House and Senate announced Thursday a $1.85 billion road funding agreement that includes a new wholesale tax on marijuana, directing all state taxes paid at the gas pump to road funding and defunding Michigan's grant program to corporations.
Sep 26, 20255 min read
Justice Department Sues Michigan, 5 Other States For Failing To Provide Voter Registration Rolls
The federal government Thursday filed a lawsuit against six states – including Michigan — for failing to produce their statewide voter registration lists upon request.
Sep 26, 20252 min read
Civil Service State Shutdown Would Be Temporary Layoff, As Unions Call For Budget
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 09/24/2025) If the state Legislature and Executive fail to pass a budget or continuation resolution before...
Sep 25, 20253 min read
House, Senate R's Meet In Joint Caucus; 8 Session Days Added To House Calendar
House, Senate R's Meet In Joint Caucus; 8 Session Days Added To House Calendar
Sep 25, 20253 min read
Renewed Optimism On Budget Deal As Framework Taking Shape
Renewed Optimism On Budget Deal As Framework Taking Shape
Sep 23, 20254 min read
Non-Partisan City Clerk's Race Gaining State Party's Attention
Non-Partisan City Clerk's Race Gaining State Party's Attention
Sep 23, 20253 min read
Justice Department Says Whitmer Can't Revoke Enbridge's Easement
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
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
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
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
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 17, 20252 min read
Attorneys Tell House Committee GOP Electors Case Was Political
Attorneys Tell House Committee GOP Electors Case Was Political
Sep 17, 20254 min read
New State Superintendent To Start In December
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'
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
Moss Says He Received 'Detailed And Specific' Bomb Threat Thursday
Moss Says He Received 'Detailed And Specific' Bomb Threat Thursday
Sep 15, 20252 min read
Schuette Opts Out Of SD-35; New Polling Shows 'Jumpball'
Schuette Opts Out Of SD-35; New Polling Shows 'Jumpball'
Sep 15, 20253 min read
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