State Leaders
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Elissa Slotkin assails Trump’s early actions, offers Democrats a way to fight back
First-term Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin accused President Donald Trump of driving up costs while pushing for an “unprecedented giveaway to his billionaire friends” in Tuesday night’s Democratic response to his first joint congressional address of his second term.
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University of Michigan braces for funding cuts as feds terminate Social Security project
The University of Michigan has begun preparing for potential budget cuts following an announcement from the Social Security Administration.
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9 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Michigan’s cannabis industry is always evolving, with new headlines rolling in faster than a fresh joint at a smoke session.
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Opinion: Moving Michigan forward means holding the drivers accountable
Executive Director of Common Cause Michigan Quentin Turner calls on state lawmakers to pass legislation that blocks legislators from lobbying for one year after leaving office.
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Lawmakers finalize bipartisan deal on tipped wage and sick time hours ahead of deadline
The Michigan Legislature negotiated late into the night on Thursday as members sought to finalize a deal on a pair of policies trimming back changes to the state’s minimum wage and paid sick time policies set to take effect the following day.
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Report: 6 ways Michigan families will pay the price for Trump’s ‘unlawful’ funding freeze
The Trump administration’s decision to freeze a wide array of federal funding is poised to bring about significant economic consequences for Michigan families
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Whitmer fields thousands of complaints from Michiganders over Trump’s tariff plans
Thousands of Michiganders are voicing their concerns to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over the impact of President Donald Trump’s plan to enact new tariffs.
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Anti-Line 5 coalition raises alarms as tunnel project is placed on emergency permitting list
Opponents of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline are warning that a January 20 executive order could fast track the permitting process for the pipeline’s controversial tunnel project.
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Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice announces she is stepping down
The chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court announced Wednesday that she is stepping down from the court by the end of April.
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Despite below freezing temps, protesters rally against Trump, urge Dems to take action
Hundreds of protesters braved subzero windchills Monday to attend a President’s Day protest at the Michigan Capitol on Monday.
