Michigan Judge Rules Stalled Bills Should Go to Governor, Avoids Mandate in Legislative Standoff
A Michigan judge ruled that nine bills should have been sent to Governor Whitmer but did not order the House to do so. The Senate and House, controlled by different parties, are in conflict over the bills' passage.
Michigan AG Dana Nessel Leads 38-State Coalition Urging Congress to Combat $121 Billion Organized Retail Crime Wave
AG Dana Nessel and a coalition from 38 states urge Congress to address the surge in organized retail crime, advocating for legislation to enhance penalties and establish an information-sharing center.
Detroit Fire Department Honors Patti Kukula with Reverend McNeely Humanitarian Award for Public Safety Contributions
Patti Kukula receives the 2025 Reverend McNeely Humanitarian Award from the Detroit Fire Department for her contributions to public safety and support for first responders.
Michigan Lawmakers Push for School Code Reform After Neglected Pontiac Children Found in Squalor
Lawmakers in Michigan propose reforms to the school code to prevent neglect after three children were found abandoned in Pontiac, requiring schools to confirm new enrollments before unenrolling students.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Democrats Stand Firm Against GOP Resolution to Challenge Same-Sex Marriage
Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Democrats oppose a resolution by Republican Rep. Josh Schriver to challenge the legalization of same-sex marriage, citing discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community.
Grand Haven's Mary A. White Elementary to Transform Into Early Learning Center Amid Enrollment Decline Concerns
Grand Haven Area Public Schools is converting Mary A. White Elementary into an early learning center due to enrollment declines. The plan has sparked community concerns over lack of involvement in the decision.
Reinstatements Offer Hope Amid Ongoing VA Layoff Struggles in Ann Arbor, Senators Call for Action
Following VA layoffs, some employees are reinstated, but many remain jobless. Dismissals criticized for disrupting services to veterans; Senators urge rehiring all affected staff, emphasizing the negative impact on essential services.
President Trump Reappoints Michigan Governor Whitmer to Council of Governors in Show of Bipartisan Unity
President Trump reappointed Michigan Governor Whitmer to the Council of Governors, highlighting her cross-party collaboration and focus on national security and emergency response efforts.












