State Leaders
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Michigan Dems introduce bill to ban cops from wearing masks
State Rep. Betsy Coffia unveiled Thursday new legislation aimed at banning the use of face masks and requiring clear identification for all law enforcement officers interacting with the public in Michigan.
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MSU Extension union members say SNAP-Ed cuts will result in layoffs by end of July
The anticipated expiration of SNAP-Ed funding in October is likely to result in the permanent elimination of jobs at the Michigan State University Extension program, the full scope of which will be known by July 31, the Extension United Local 1855 announced Monday.
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Michigan petition drives: What to know before signing your name on a clipboard
Signatures are being collected by groups that want to change state laws or amend the state Constitution. This is your guide to the petition drives.
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6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Between the lawsuits, the loopholes, and the low prices, Michigan’s cannabis scene stays anything but boring.
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Why Michigan weed is cheaper than ever—and how that’s a huge problem
Michigan weed sales are slowing. Prices are crashing. Big-name companies are pulling out. Here’s what that means for stoners.
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Report: Trump’s plan to offload national parks would cost Michigan millions
From massive repair bills to lost tourism revenue, Michigan would be stuck paying the price if Republicans move forward with their plans to dump national parks onto the states.
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Lawmakers respond as Sandisk pulls out of Mundy Township semiconductor project
A California-based company set to utilize a Genesee County megasite for a massive semiconductor project has reportedly dropped the effort citing “massive uncertainty” at the federal level.
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Michigan literacy center begins layoffs amid Trump education funding freeze
A surprise move by the Trump administration to freeze $7 billion in congressionally-approved federal education funding has triggered layoffs and class cancellations across the country.
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Detroit boutique owner details impacts of tariffs as deadline for deals passes without ceremony
With President Donald Trump’s administration once again pushing back its deadline for negotiating new international trade deals, small business owners—including a Detroit boutique owner—voiced their concerns on a Wednesday press call, outlining how continued uncertainty around global trade had impacted their business.
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Michiganders grill Trump after administration freezes $157 million in federal education funding
As school programs are being reviewed to ensure they align with President Donald Trump’s priorities, Michiganders and education advocates from across the state are speaking out.
