As approved Tuesday by the US Senate, the ‘big, beautiful bill’ could have a big impact on Michigan. It proposes major changes to federal taxes, Medicaid, food assistance, energy, student loan programs and more.
From ranked choice voting to a ‘tax the rich’ plan, Michigan voters could soon be asked to sign at least six petitions for potential 2026 ballot proposals. Here's what you need to know.
Records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act show a secret security upgrade at the Michigan Capitol will cost $2 million and include replacement of ballistics windows for the governor’s ceremonial office.
Michigan’s Democratic-led Senate approved bills to crack down on untraceable guns and bump stock attachments. The plans will go nowhere in the Michigan House, says Republican Speaker Matt Hall.
A big ICE detention center just opened in a small Michigan village. With an 1,800 bed capacity, it could become one of the largest in the country. Supporters see an economic boon, while detractors fear the isolation and conditions for detainees.
Reaction to the US’ escalation of Israel’s war in Iran fell along party lines, with Republicans praising President Donald Trump and some Democrats questioning the decision.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and fellow Trump administration officials are “not letting our guard down” at the US-Canada border, she said Friday in Detroit.
Exports to Canada and consumer retail sales are down across the country amid ongoing tariff talks, which could spell trouble in Michigan. Economic experts say many businesses and consumers appear to be pausing major spending as they wait for the dust to settle.
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall ‘very supportive’ of federal proposals to curb federal spending on health and food assistance programs. Democrats call plans ‘callous.’
In a rare move, the attorney general executes a search warrant on the state agency that oversees economic development when its director is in Australia on a trade mission with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
