Thursday’s Political News Briefing

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…

Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, While grocery prices climb for everyday Michiganders, new records show lobbyists are picking up plenty of tabs for state lawmakers, spending a record amount last year. Today, The ’Gander’s Kyle Kaminski follows the money to break down who’s getting wined and dined, and…

Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Did you know that foreign investors now own roughly 5% of all land in the state? This major shift is now sparking debate in Lansing over whether these purchases are part of something more concerning. Today, The ’Gander’s Kyle Kaminski breaks down who’s…

Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Take a peek into a Michigan classroom and you might be shocked to learn that at least one in 20 people leading instruction doesn’t have a teaching certificate. That’s the new reality uncovered by a recently released study. And as The ’Gander’s political…