GLWA’s board approved a trimmed FY2027 wholesale rate schedule that raises average water and sewer charges after a public hearing and budget adjustments.

Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid warned that inflation remains the Fed’s main problem and said the central bank’s mortgage bond holdings are lowering home-borrowing costs.

Ann Arbor has sued major fire‑truck makers and their trade group, alleging coordinated steps to suppress supply and inflate prices that left departments waiting years for new rigs.

Six of seven Wyandotte trustees urged a colleague to resign after a Facebook comment that compared Muslims to dogs, rejecting her written apology at a packed special meeting.

State lawmakers are drafting bills to license and require accreditation for stand‑alone hyperbaric clinics after the deadly Troy chamber fire, with sponsors pointing to UHMS and NFPA standards.

A new bill would outlaw kratom in every form across Michigan, citing dangers tied to concentrated derivatives such as 7‑hydroxymitragynine.

Startup groups and incubators are urging state leaders to free $4.2M in Michigan Innovation Fund grants stalled by a larger $645M budget dispute.

Mel Tucker asked a federal judge to consider a Jan. 28 dismissal of Brenda Tracy's lawsuit as evidence in his wrongful‑termination fight with Michigan State.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced the Head Start for America’s Children Act to expand Head Start to 11 million children, raise educator pay and extend program hours. Detroit advocates say the plan addresses long wait lists and worn facilities.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel is disputing a DOE order which mandates the operation of the J.H. Campbell coal plant beyond its retirement date, citing unnecessary financial burdens on Michiganders.

Reps. Garcia and Tlaib demand transparency over meeting between Ambassador Bridge owner Moroun and Secretary Lutnick, with concerns over influence on Gordie Howe Bridge operations.

Attorney General Nessel and 12 attorneys general oppose the SAVE America Act, warning it threatens democracy by limiting voter registration access and disproportionately affecting certain voter groups.

Local departments across Michigan are reviewing agreements and procedures with ICE as federal interior enforcement and at‑large arrests surge.