Michigan has nearly doubled electric vehicle registration fees for 2026 as part of last year’s road funding deal, which triggered an overlooked provision of state law. As EV drivers call foul, a legislative fix seems unlikely.
Political and Public Policy Information
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Violent crime continues to drop in Detroit. What to watch in 2026
The city’s homicide rate is at its lowest rate since 1965. Here’s more Detroit public safety issues to watch in 2026.
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Hamtramck’s 37 mishandled ballots shouldn’t be counted, judge rules
The ruling affirms the result of the Michigan city’s close mayoral race but may not resolve the dispute.
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Criminal probe targets toxic dirt; Detroit could face $8M cleanup
The city is in the process of testing the Gayanga and Iron Horse sites of concern and plans to replace the dirt at all sites found to be contaminated.
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As the Detroit Pistons sought millions in tax breaks, team insiders gave thousands to Sheffield’s mayoral bid
Contributions highlight challenges she faces balancing corporate, community interests
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New Detroit police commissioners sworn in at historic home
The board is responsible for representing civilian interest in police misconduct cases, essentially policing the police.
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Michigan set to lose millions under Trump SNAP reforms
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says “significant” changes are occurring as the federal government prepares to penalize states for food assistance error rates.
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After government sold their home, Michiganders take fight to Supreme Court
A Michigan family’s dispute with Isabella County could help set the national precedent on what homeowners are entitled to if their property is seized and resold by the government to cover back taxes.
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Federal panel rolls back hepatitis B birth dose recommendation. Michigan will keep vaccinating
The vote effectively returns the country to a policy framework abandoned in 1991, after risk-based screening repeatedly failed to identify infected mothers and stop transmission to their babies.
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Bills spurred by Michigan hospital killing would allow free PPO service
Victims of domestic violence or stalking wouldn’t have to pay police to serve the perpetrator with a personal protection order under the state Senate-passed legislation.