Federal civil‑rights officials have opened directed probes into Detroit, Pontiac and Taylor after 2023‑24 federal data flagged questions about how they handled staff‑on‑student misconduct.

JoAnne Huls, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s longtime chief of staff, is stepping aside after 7½ years; principal deputy Zack Pohl is expected to take over.

Mike Cox sued Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson after a FOIA request for SPLC-linked records was assessed a $10,309.94 fee and remained unfulfilled. The suit asks the Court of Claims to force release before ballots are cast.

Clerks across Michigan have begun public logic‑and‑accuracy tests of voting machines ahead of the Aug. 4 primary. Tests are open to observers and run before early voting starts.

A Detroit News–WDIV/Glengariff poll puts Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson at 72% and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson at 12% in the Democratic primary. The numbers show Benson widening an already‑large lead as Michigan heads toward the Aug. 4 primary.

The IRS raised the standard business mileage rate to 76 cents per mile effective July 1, 2026, citing volatile fuel prices. The rare midyear change will affect reimbursements and recordkeeping through year‑end.

Rep. Haley Stevens introduced the Tariff Refund Act to send rebate checks to households hit by Trump-era tariffs, proposing payments up to $1,700 per family.

Warren’s City Council voted 4‑3 to extend a two‑year, $132,000 contract with Flock Safety after a councilwoman asked to reconsider an earlier vote. Supporters tout investigative benefits; critics demand tighter audits and access controls.

Proposal S would transfer collection of Detroit's 18‑mill operating tax to DPSCD and is projected to raise about $112M for school operations in 2026‑27. Here’s what to know.

A dispute over import records has pulled the James family's Detroit logistics firm into the GOP gubernatorial primary, with Mike Cox alleging hundreds of China shipments and John James defending the company.

Sen. Gary Peters has endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens, sharpening the race against progressive Abdul El‑Sayed ahead of the Aug. 4 primary.

Consumers Energy told Michigan’s high court a tax rule on grid sales could add roughly $10–$12M in annual taxes and may be passed to customers. The company has asked the state’s highest court to weigh in.

Ford tapped former Sen. Debbie Stabenow aide Matt VanKuiken to run its Washington government‑affairs shop as the automaker presses D.C. on EV credits, trade and emissions rules.