State Events
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Absent Tom Barrett, 7th District town hall meeting lets constituents express concerns, frustrations
Dozens of constituents of US Rep. Tom Barrett gathered at the UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 333 in South Lansing to vent their frustrations about the policies and changes initiated by the Trump administration.
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‘Love Your City Month’: Flint launches campaign for cleaner neighborhoods
The City of Flint has designated May 2025 “Love Your City Month.” The campaign will feature free supplies, garbage collection, and events.
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Hundreds march at the Michigan Capitol against Trump policies
Hundreds of Michiganders gathered outside the Michigan State Capitol Saturday to protest against the Trump administration and its actions, especially as they pertained to immigration.
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5 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
The grass is always greener in the Mitten, especially when it comes to cannabis news.
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10 places for Michiganders to get high and hang out this 420
It’s the holiest of high holidays, and Michigan has no shortage of places to light up and vibe out.
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Thousands of Michiganders join nationwide protests opposing Trump agenda
Rallies taking place throughout the country Saturday were meant to oppose Trump and Elon Musk’s sweeping changes to the federal government, which include “everything they can get their hands on,” according to a statement from organizers.
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Northern Michigan—no stranger to wild weather—tries to cope with days of no power
The tip of Michigan’s mitten struggled through another day without electricity Tuesday as restless residents tried to stay warm while utilities scrambled to restore power in a region waylaid by weekend freezing rain that brought down countless trees and poles.
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Whitmer declares emergency in ten northern Michigan counties following severe ice storms
After a string of ice storms swept across the northern lower peninsula, leaving tens of thousands of residents without power, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center on Sunday to help coordinate response and recovery efforts.
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9 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of cannabis news in Michigan.
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Republican congressman from Michigan won’t meet with voters—so Dems are doing it for him
Republican US Rep. John James won’t sit down to meet with voters in his district. So Democratic US Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) and US Congressman Maxwell Frost (D-Florida) are flying into Michigan on Saturday to hold a town hall meeting with Michiganders instead.
