Lansing
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Michigan Dems win special elections to regain full control of state government
Democrats won back a majority in the Michigan House and restored their party’s full control of state government with victories in two special elections.
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Former Michigan House leader and wife charged with financial crimes for misuse of political funds
State prosecutors charged former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield (and his wife) with several financial crimes on Tuesday.
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Report: Biden’s clean energy investments turn Michigan into ‘manufacturing powerhouse’
Legislation signed by President Joe Biden has led to $21.5 billion in clean energy projects announced in Michigan, creating more than 20,000 jobs.
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Report calls for stricter regulations on animal feeding operations to protect water quality
The Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) is calling for stricter regulations on large animal feeding operations in Michigan.
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Lansing uses American Rescue Plan funds to empower Black-owned businesses
Funding from President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act still paying dividends for Black-owned businesses in Michigan.
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Granholm announces EV battery training program in Lansing
A $5 million investment from the US Department of Energy is set to support up to five new training programs and boost the electric vehicle battery supply chain.
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‘Hate that lives next door’: Senate OKs expansion to Michigan hate crime laws
Bills that passed the state Senate would change the laws surrounding hate crimes, expanding the definition from “ethnic intimidation” to “a hate crime.”
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Michigan lawmakers pass bills to help students overcome dyslexia
Bills working their way through the state Legislature aim to ensure public schools in Michigan have the resources needed to help teach children with dyslexia.
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Teen dating violence survivors and allies call for more education on abuse
Domestic violence at any age can turn lethal—and some say schools need to do a better job of equipping kids to recognize early signs of abusive behavior.
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How Michigan lawmakers helped turn $4.5M into $450M—and erase debt for 180K people
State lawmakers earmarked $4.5 million to forgive medical debt. Those funds have gone on to help erase about $450 million in debt for 180,000 Michiganders.
