Troy Mayor Ethan Baker launched a bid for Michigan's open 11th District, pitching Great Lakes protection and lower costs as core priorities. He has filed with the FEC and holds federal commission experience.

Former Gov. Rick Snyder is speaking at the Mackinac Policy Conference on a K‑12 panel, drawing renewed attention because of his role in the Flint water crisis. His return offers a test of whether Michigan's policy community will reengage him.

The Detroit district’s proposed $1.1B budget funds pay raises and adds counselors and attendance supports, but leaders warn settlement dollars ending will create fiscal uncertainty.

Rep. Jack Bergman is defending his seat as a GOP primary and a House ethics complaint collide in northern Michigan. The Aug. 4 primary now looks as much about accountability as about ideology.

Lawmakers in Lansing want to move nominations for AG, secretary of state and three university boards out of party conventions and into partisan primaries. Supporters call it a fix for delegate-driven surprises; critics say it would invite big-money primaries.

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.