House Republicans, led by Rep. James DeSana (R-Carleton), launched on Thursday a Department of Government Efficient (DOGE)-like task force that's been charged with recommending sniffing out public assistance fraud and efficiencies within state government.

As many as 163 community enhancement grants and infrastructure projects asked for by legislators last year were included in the $644.9 million in carryover programs and projects denied by House Republicans on Wednesday, including 20 asked for by seven Senate Republican members, according to a list obtained by MIRS.

The House will remain out of session for the rest of the week as the caucus remains in Fort Worth, Texas, for the annual American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) meeting, where members receive an award based on their work with the state budget.

Polling of the 38th Senate district in the Upper Peninsula shows former Rep. Beau LaFave, the Iron Mountain conservative, defeating Rep. Dave Prestin (R-Cedar River) in a head-to-head matchup with 59.78 percent of the vote.

Maybe you've heard of Genevieve Peters Scott.

When asked how the 2026 Republican nominee for governor will take on Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's massive name I.D., candidate Mike Cox says he's "willing, able, and I will beat the shit out of them."

William Null, one of three defendants acquitted for allegedly trying to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has filed paperwork to run for governor as a Republican next year.

Twenty-two Michigan Republican legislators have asked U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to have the Department of Justice oversee the state’s 2026 primary and general elections.