Thursday’s Political News Briefing

Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Last year, Michigan regulators were working to shut down a coal plant in Ottawa County. The plan was set to save ratepayers hundreds of millions of dollars in the following years. But one week before the plant was set to close, the Trump…

Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A new study has found that Rx Kids, a Michigan program that gives cash directly to new moms, helped reduce child welfare investigations among Flint infants by 32% in its first year. So, why is it under attack in Lansing? Today, The ‘Gander’s…

Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan farmers are getting squeezed right now, and it’s not because of bad weather or bad crops. After President Donald Trump’s war with Iran triggered the closure of a major global shipping route, fuel and fertilizer costs in Michigan have exploded. Now, as…

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…