Michigan lawmakers race to finalize the budget to prevent a state government shutdown, with major funding disagreements persisting between House Republicans and Senate Democrats.

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield is involved in an ethics inquiry regarding free Jeezy concert tickets from Comerica Bank. Her rival, Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr., has raised concerns about corruption, while Sheffield denies any violation.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel urges local governments to claim part of the $7.6 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement before the September 30 deadline to address the crisis.

Michigan's Attorney General secured settlements for White Pigeon mill's PFAS pollution, requiring remediation and fines for past and current operators.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel has praised the House's approval of bills to simplify surrogate medical consent, a move that could reduce court involvement for families of incapacitated adults.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel vows to challenge an upcoming DTE Energy natural gas rate hike, after the company's recent $113 million increase. Nessel's past interventions have saved consumers nearly $4 billion.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a directive to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines, calling on state agencies to collaborate on improving availability and mandating insurance coverage for the vaccines.

Kimberly Andrews Espy resigns as Wayne State University's president amid administrative challenges and controversy relating to School of Medicine governance.

Michigan faces a government shutdown if the budget isn't passed by October 1st. Governor Whitmer criticizes lawmakers for inaction and aligns with Senate Democrats, urging for resolution as state services are at risk.

Michigan GOP lawmakers introduced a bill aiming to ban porn and material promoting a "disconnection between biology and gender," with severe penalties for violators.

Vice President JD Vance will visit Howell, Michigan, to tout Trump’s new tax law, facing sharp pushback from Democrats in this battleground state.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel was named inaugural partner of the GCFPA, aiming to combat gift card fraud which cost Americans $228 million in 2023.

Patrick Waterman was selected as Ottawa County's new administrator, succeeding John Gibbs after a split 7-4 vote by the county's Board of Commissioners.