Michigan budget finally signed: $81 billion package is now official
It includes $2 billion for roads and hundreds of millions more for other infrastructure improvements, $26 million for future projects at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, another $150 million for recovery efforts following a devastating ice storm up north, and just under $30 billion in money for Medicaid.
It includes $2 billion for roads and hundreds of millions more for other infrastructure improvements, $26 million for future projects at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, another $150 million for recovery efforts following a devastating ice storm up north, and just under $30 billion in money for Medicaid.
Michigan lawmakers pass $81B budget with road funding plan and cuts elsewhere
It required compromise between each chamber, yielding a new road funding program, a massive wholesale tax on marijuana, while other parts of previous funding deals like universal free school lunches were maintained.
It required compromise between each chamber, yielding a new road funding program, a massive wholesale tax on marijuana, while other parts of previous funding deals like universal free school lunches were maintained.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
Belle Isle faces severe cuts as Michigan government shutdown looms
Belle Isle is caught in the crossfire of a budget showdown between Michigan Senate Democrats and House Republicans. Even as it weighs potentially drastic cuts to its services, officials aren't sure what a shutdown would do to services.
Belle Isle is caught in the crossfire of a budget showdown between Michigan Senate Democrats and House Republicans. Even as it weighs potentially drastic cuts to its services, officials aren't sure what a shutdown would do to services.
Rashida Tlaib's 'fascist' comment sparks wild House hearing shouting match
"I think if people want to start talking about being responsible with their rhetoric, it should start with Congresswoman Tlaib."
"I think if people want to start talking about being responsible with their rhetoric, it should start with Congresswoman Tlaib."
Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms
On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.
On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.
Judge tosses 'fake electors' case brought against 15 Michigan Republicans
A judge has tossed criminal charges against several individuals who were accused of attempting to falsely certify President Donald Trump as the winner of the 2020 election in Michigan.
A judge has tossed criminal charges against several individuals who were accused of attempting to falsely certify President Donald Trump as the winner of the 2020 election in Michigan.
$3.4B in earmarks could be contested topic in state budget battle
The House has approved its plan, but deep divisions remain over billions in spending and the deadline is looming.
The House has approved its plan, but deep divisions remain over billions in spending and the deadline is looming.
State budget deadline is ticking for Lansing with possible shutdown looming
And if there is no budget by then. It's the governor calling the shots on what happens next, according to a former legal advisor to past Gov. Jennifer Granholm.
And if there is no budget by then. It's the governor calling the shots on what happens next, according to a former legal advisor to past Gov. Jennifer Granholm.
Michigan lawmakers want ICE 'safe zones' at schools, churches
Michigan state senators want to create ‘safe zones’ that would prevent federal immigration officials from entering without a warrant.
Michigan state senators want to create ‘safe zones’ that would prevent federal immigration officials from entering without a warrant.
Whitmer calls special election for vacant Michigan senate seat
After months of sitting vacant, the constituents of Michigan's 35th District in the state Senate now have a date to vote for their next senator.
After months of sitting vacant, the constituents of Michigan's 35th District in the state Senate now have a date to vote for their next senator.
Michigan Republicans pitch budget cuts of $5B with October 1 deadline looming
"Everyone said there is absolutely no waste in this budget," he said. "The actual fraud, waste and abuse is rampant in state government. Everyone knows it."
"Everyone said there is absolutely no waste in this budget," he said. "The actual fraud, waste and abuse is rampant in state government. Everyone knows it."
Michigan House approves $78B budget plan as shutdown looms
The measure passed with 59 votes, while 45 others voted against the plan.
The measure passed with 59 votes, while 45 others voted against the plan.
Michigan Democrats push to ban federal troops, amid DC crackdown
“You know I think that we can’t assume that any state is out of bounds for this," Pohutsky said.
“You know I think that we can’t assume that any state is out of bounds for this," Pohutsky said.
Competing Michigan property tax plans include both reform and elimination
Competing plans targeting Michigan's property tax system are evolving in Lansing, with one pitching reform and another pushing for their outright elimination.
Competing plans targeting Michigan's property tax system are evolving in Lansing, with one pitching reform and another pushing for their outright elimination.
Michigan property tax relief on the horizon, Republican Speaker says
The Michigan House Speaker wants to reform Michigan's decades-old property tax system. But there's a reason lawmakers haven't touched it in years.
The Michigan House Speaker wants to reform Michigan's decades-old property tax system. But there's a reason lawmakers haven't touched it in years.
Michigan cell phone ban proposal dies in state House
Michigan House Democrats voted against the bill, despite the Democratic-led Senate passing a similar version and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expressing support for the bill.
Michigan House Democrats voted against the bill, despite the Democratic-led Senate passing a similar version and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expressing support for the bill.
Detroit small businesses being impacted by tariffs
A group of small business owners are speaking out over growing concerns about what is being called a crisis that is hurting the bottom line of many. Business owners gathered on Wednesday to express concerns over tariffs put on by the Trump Administration.
A group of small business owners are speaking out over growing concerns about what is being called a crisis that is hurting the bottom line of many. Business owners gathered on Wednesday to express concerns over tariffs put on by the Trump Administration.
Board approves Ranked Choice Voting summary that residents will see on petitions
Ranked Choice Voting is not how Michigan chooses its elected officials. But it could be as a ballot proposal works its way through the process. Here's where things stand
Ranked Choice Voting is not how Michigan chooses its elected officials. But it could be as a ballot proposal works its way through the process. Here's where things stand
New bill package regulating ghost guns passes state Senate despite GOP backlash
"This ultimately will punish legitimate gun owners rather than address the root causes of gun violence," said State Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake).
"This ultimately will punish legitimate gun owners rather than address the root causes of gun violence," said State Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake).