Federal buildings in Battle Creek, Detroit, Saginaw and Port Huron were flagged for potential sale this week amid ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to cut government costs. Among them: Michigan’s oldest federal building and a Battle Creek complex that employs up to 2,000 people.
Trump argues tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China will ultimately benefit states like Michigan and its dominant auto industry. But foreign leaders are fighting back with retaliatory tariffs.
Nearly 70 employees of Veterans Affairs medical centers in Detroit and Ann Arbor have been fired by the Trump administration. VA officials say the impacted employees were not in ‘mission-critical’ positions, but critics argue the firings could impact veterans both working for the government or seeking medical care.
Former state House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife are accused of using nonprofit, campaign and taxpayer funds to cover their lavish lifestyle. His lawyer says there’s not enough evidence to warrant a trial.
The former House speaker is accused of using political funds to pay for a jet set lifestyle. A court heard testimony Thursday from associates who said they gave him money after cashing checks from political accounts.
More than 20 Michigan State University research projects receiving federal foreign aid funding have halted amid the Trump administration’s efforts to slash government spending. Some were notified this week that their funding is terminated entirely.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for a roads fix, education funding, housing and more — while making questionable claims about jobs and a tipped wage deal.
Testimony began Wednesday in a preliminary exam for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife. Both have pleaded not guilty to corruption-related charges.
In bipartisan vote, Michigan House OKs plan to ban lawmakers from signing nondisclosure agreements, which dozens have done to learn about economic development projects in line for corporate subsidies.
Michigan governor will use her State of the State address to propose limits on cellphone use in schools ‘to improve student mental health and outcomes.’
The Michigan governor talks tariffs with Trump this weekend and offers praise for Republican House Speaker Matt Hall, saying he has the ‘guts and brains’ to propose a plan to fix Michigan’s roads.
State Sen. Jim Runestad will serve as Michigan GOP chair after beating Trump-endorsed Meshawn Maddock at convention. Democrats pick Curtis Hertel Jr. to lead the state party headed into 2026 elections.
Almost $100 million will be distributed to 302 Michigan municipalities, including cities and tribes, from the state's marijuana tax revenue to fund local projects like schools and roads.
With less than an hour before paid sick leave and wage increase were set to take effect, Michigan lawmakers took final votes on a bipartisan deal to change them.
With huge races looming in 2026, Michigan’s major parties will select new leaders on Saturday. Frontrunners include a ‘fake elector’ still battling criminal charges and a recently failed congressional candidate.
