State records show federal immigration agents placed plate‑scanning cameras on Michigan highways. Civil‑liberties groups and lawmakers warn the move raises privacy and constitutional concerns.

A University of Michigan student has sued the school, alleging covert surveillance and retaliation after pro‑Palestinian organizing. The complaint names university leaders, campus police and a private security firm.

David Northern resigned amid a Houston spending probe and now heads Flint's housing agency on a $200K base contract with bonus and perks that have raised oversight concerns.

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan suspended his independent 2026 governor bid, saying national political headwinds, polling and fundraising shortfalls made victory unlikely.

Bureau staff recommended that Kim Thomas and Ralph Rebandt lack enough valid signatures to qualify for Michigan's August primary; the board will decide.

Two bills would let Michigan districts waive seat‑time and some graduation rules to pilot internships and competency‑based programs, drawing equity and funding concerns. Supporters tout flexibility; critics want guardrails.

A coalition says it has the signatures to ask voters whether utilities and major state contractors should be barred from campaign donations. Opponents warn the measure could prompt court fights.

Detroit councilwoman Mary Waters was listed as disqualified from the Aug. 4 Democratic primary after election officials said her nominating petitions failed review. Her campaign has appealed to the state Bureau of Elections.

Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, adding a heavyweight surrogate while polls show the race still unsettled.

Shelbie Campbell’s TikTok twerks and campaign mugshots have put her in the national spotlight as she runs in Michigan’s 13th. She says the stunts are strategy, not spectacle.

At a UAW forum in Dearborn, Jocelyn Benson and Mike Duggan traded barbs over fundraising and labor ties in front of about 150 union members.

Bay City will host a public meet-and-greet and interviews for four city manager finalists next Tuesday evening. The commission is taking community input as it evaluates candidates.

FEMA is awarding $86.4M to Henry Ford Health, Corewell Health and Detroit Public Schools to reimburse pandemic response costs. The grants come through FEMA's Public Assistance program.