Michigan Government

Michigan is sitting on more than $2 billion in unclaimed property, waiting for owners to claim it. Less than half gets reunited with its owners.

Michigan voters will decide a new governor, a new US Senator and much, much more in 2026. These are the top races to watch.

Michigan’s top legislative Democrat wants to expand the Freedom of Information Act in 2026. The top Republican wants to cut property taxes. In an election year, can anything get done?

It was a monumental political year in Michigan, with the return of a divided state government and the return of President Donald Trump. These are the stories that defined the year, from the Michigan Capitol to the White House.

A new study from U-M finds most residents speaking at city council public comment periods in 15 communities are concerned primarily with local problems such as housing, public works and zoning, while a smaller proportion raise broader social concerns such as affordability, anti-racism and homelessness.

There are more than 2,000 state prison inmates 65 years or older. Officials say the aging population requires specialized services, equipment and costs.

Michiganders are saving an average of $357 on auto insurance because of 2019 reforms, according to one new analysis. Critics say the study doesn’t show the full picture.

The ruling affirms Adam Alharbi’s controversial and narrow victory in the race for mayor of Hamtramck but the legal wrangling may be far from over.