Michigan's SNAP benefits are on hold due to a federal shutdown, affecting 1.4 million residents, with state officials offering alternatives and expressing concern for the impacted families.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel took over prosecutorial duties in Luce County after the departure of the former prosecutor, to ensure continuous justice and public safety.

A man in St. Clair Shores was sentenced for double voting after pleading guilty; he received six months delayed probation and his charge may be dismissed upon its completion.

The Detroit Secretary of State office on Mack Avenue is closing from October 27 to November 17 for remodeling, but services are available online and at self-service stations.

Cannabis entrepreneur Mark Savaya from Michigan was named Special Envoy to Iraq by President Trump, raising questions due to his non-traditional background.

Election fraud charges against Hamtramck council member Muhtasin Sadman were dropped due to absent witnesses. Sadman still faces a misdemeanor charge.

Michigan AG Nessel joined 20 other attorneys general to file an amicus brief supporting Stanford Daily in a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's policy targeting noncitizen students and faculty for political speech.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel joined 22 state attornies to sue the EPA for terminating the 'Solar for All' initiative, which affected low-income households' access to affordable solar energy.

Michigan's Invasive Species Grant Program faces a $1.2 million budget cut but remains committed to supporting state-wide invasive species management despite reduced funds. Grant proposals are due by November 1.

At the State Board of Education meeting, Michigan's student attendance rates and the new state budget's educational impacts were discussed, highlighting increased attendance and decreased chronic absenteeism.

Michigan AG Nessel secured a court order to halt the Trump administration's effort to collect data from SNAP recipients, citing privacy violations and potential loss of funding for noncompliance.

Detroit mayoral candidates Sheffield and Kinloch debated issues such as crime and economic development, rejecting the use of National Guard for policing.

Michigan Gaming Control Board reschedules their meeting to October 21, to be held at Cadillac Place in Detroit and available virtually via Zoom or phone.