Mary Sheffield became the first female mayor of Detroit in a private ceremony, her inauguration to be celebrated publicly on January 9. She has visited first responders and aims to focus on affordable housing and neighborhood development.

Michigan and Indiana are to receive over $173 million and nearly $207 million, respectively, from the Rural Health Transformation Program to enhance rural health services.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel sues to block a federal attack on transgender youth healthcare, challenging an HHS declaration that could threaten access to essential treatments.

Michigan AG Nessel secured a court order blocking illegal conditions on FEMA grants imposed by the Trump administration, safeguarding emergency funding for states.

Michigan's AG Dana Nessel leads a multistate PSA campaign with the GCFPA against gift card fraud, educating consumers on recognizing scams during the holidays.

An appeal challenges a Michigan court's decision not to count 37 absentee ballots in the Hamtramck mayoral race, which could affect the election outcome.

Gov. Whitmer signs the "Taylor Swift bills" to prohibit bots from bulk buying and inflating ticket prices, with civil penalties for violators up to $5,000 per occurrence.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bills to combat ticket-buying bots, known as the "Taylor Swift bills," aiming to ensure fair access to event tickets.

Detroit announces a $105 million budget surplus, marking the 11th consecutive year of surplus since emerging from bankruptcy in 2014, with credit given to strong expense management and department efficiency.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel sues the Trump administration to prevent the defunding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), with other states joining the effort.

Michigan's Human Trafficking Commission, led by AG Dana Nessel, sets its 2026 meeting schedule to increase stakeholder engagement in anti-trafficking efforts.

Dearborn secured a $101,570 grant for gun safety, focusing on responsible ownership and prevention of firearm-related injuries, with Mayor Hammoud stressing its significance for public health.

Michigan AG Nessel opposes the Trump Administration's proposal to weaken PFAS regulations, joining a coalition of 15 attorneys general advocating for the maintenance of strong data reporting requirements.