Waterford voters will decide on Aug. 4 whether to renew a 10‑year non‑homestead operating millage that affects businesses and rentals; homeowners' primary residences are exempt.

A Michigan congressman has introduced the "Deport the Terrorists Act," which would revoke citizenship of naturalized Americans convicted of terrorism and speed deportation. Supporters cite recent attacks and DOJ denaturalization actions; legal experts warn of constitutional hurdles.

Brandon Township’s Aug. 4 ballot includes a renewal of a 4.25‑mill police levy estimated to raise roughly $3.52M in the first year. The measure would fund contracted sheriff patrols from 2027–2035.

ICE has rescinded a 2021 rule requiring reports of detainee deaths that occur within 30 days of release, a move critics say will obscure accountability and prompt fresh oversight demands.

The UAW International union endorsed Abdul El‑Sayed for Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary, giving the progressive a major labor boost as polls remain mixed. The pick could change who wins the Aug. 4 primary if the union turns support into turnout.

Jocelyn Benson declined FOX 2’s debate invite, leaving an empty chair while Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson answered questions on data centers, education and Gretchen Whitmer’s record. The forum ran before a live studio audience and took viewer questions via QR code.

Sheriff Mike Murphy confirmed the county's contract with Flock Safety, prompting residents to warn the cameras could create a searchable surveillance dragnet.

A Detroit News analysis found about one in six Michigan lawmakers accepted trips paid by outside groups as the Legislature’s lawmaking hit historic lows. The finding has reignited disclosure debates in Lansing.

A Lansing bill would force cash totals to round down to the nearest nickel as pennies go out of circulation. The change would apply only to cash payments.

Consumers Energy has asked Michigan regulators for roughly $456 million a year more from electricity customers, and Attorney General Dana Nessel says her office will intervene. The filing would fund reliability and clean‑energy projects but has drawn sharp pushback from consumer advocates.

A 4‑3 council vote removed a planned drag story time from Madison Heights' Pride festival; the performer says she'll move her reading to Ypsilanti.

A presidential proclamation retools Section 232 metal tariffs, shifting duties to full product value and adding tiered rates that could deepen costs for Detroit automakers and suppliers.

The Michigan Department of State will mail opt‑out notices and prepaid return forms to people automatically registered during Secretary of State transactions. The mailer explains how to decline registration.