Michigan lawmakers and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hope to reshape the state’s economic development strategy by year’s end. Time is short for a bipartisan deal.
Jordyn Hermani
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Lions’ Sam LaPorta pushing to limit dog experimentation in Michigan
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta and his wife are among the high-profile backers of the proposed Michigan “Queenie’s Law.”
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Senate votes to hike hunting and fishing fees
Michigan Senators approves fee increases for hunting, fishing licenses. House leader opposed past attempts.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan gets a new state budget: Winners, losers in the $81B deal
Days after missing the deadline, Michigan lawmakers finally passed a budget at around 2 am Friday. Here’s what’s in the $81B spending plan.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan budget takes shape: Free school meals, $10K per student, nearly $2B for roads
Michigan lawmakers could vote on a new state budget today. Here’s what we know will – or won’t – be in it.
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Whitmer, legislative leaders: Michigan budget deal will avert government shutdown
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, House and Senate leaders say they’ve reached agreement to pass a state budget, boost road funding and avoid a government shutdown next week.
Posted inMichigan Government
Pot for potholes: Michigan House OKs marijuana tax to raise $420M for roads
The Michigan House approved a new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana projected to raise $420M a year for road construction and repairs.
Posted inEducation, Political and Public Policy Information
Michigan schools face tough calls as government shutdown looms
Michigan schools are taking out loans, limiting free meals and warning of preschool closures if the state government shuts down Oct. 1. A prolonged shutdown could cost them even more.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety, Political and Public Policy Information
Gretchen Whitmer: National Guard deployment in Detroit ‘unwarranted’
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she will not ask Trump to deploy the National Guard in Detroit to combat crime, calling the move ‘unwarranted.’
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‘Credible bomb threat’ cleared from Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist’s home
The threat came one day after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a college campus event in Utah.