Thursday’s Political News Briefing

Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A national anti-corruption group has just named a Michigan congressman to its 2026 list of the most corrupt politicians in America. According to the group, long-time West Michigan congressman Bill Huizenga has taken millions in corporate donations while supporting policies that benefit industries…

Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan just had its biggest online gambling month ever, bringing in a record $372 million in March alone. But while platforms like DraftKings and FanDuel keep booming, the state is falling behind on protecting its residents from addiction. Today, The ’Gander’s Kyle Kaminski…

Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Immigration arrests in Michigan have surged since President Donald Trump returned to office, but new data shows most people detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement didn’t have criminal convictions. The crackdown is instead sweeping up families and nonviolent immigrants—a far cry from…

Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Your electric bill is about to go up again, and it’ll probably go up again soon after that.  That’s because of a system in Michigan that critics say is broken, with regulators signing off on continuous rate increases while customers have no alternative.…

Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The Trump administration and state Republicans keep pushing for Michigan to adopt a new school voucher-style program—but it’s something voters here have already rejected before. While supporters say the program expands educational options, critics warn it would divert funding from our already-struggling public…

Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, I’m stepping in for Karel today. And we’re starting with something that might not be on your radar. There’s a quiet land rush happening across Michigan right now. Tech companies are racing to build out massive data centers statewide, and local communities are…

Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, You might not be aware, but Michigan officials and the federal government are currently in a huge fight over your personal data. The Trump administration is trying to access sensitive details from every registered voter in the state under the guise of election…

Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There’s an issue in Lansing that’s becoming more urgent by the day, because it could be the difference over whether thousands of Michiganders are still able to see their doctors by the end of the month or not. It has to do with…

Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s race for governor is already shaping up to be one of the most closely watched elections in the country this year. And while most people focus on the top contenders—Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James—the entry of former Detroit Mayor Mike…

Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan spends more than $2 billion a year on its prison system. But a bipartisan group of lawmakers now says serious questions are swirling around conditions inside the state’s only women’s prison. At a recent hearing, testimony detailed allegations of toxic mold, delayed…