Michigan's Senate passed House Bill 4002 revising the state's sick time policy, with measures beneficial for small businesses. The bill now awaits Gov. Whitmer's signature.

Detroit pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr. announces his candidacy for the 2025 Detroit mayoral race, focusing on ending food deserts and increasing affordable housing.

Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement announced she will leave her seat, enabling Governor Whitmer to appoint a successor, potentially increasing the Democratic-nominated majority on the court.

Todd Bettison was unanimously approved as Detroit's police chief by the city council, after being interim chief and serving in the department for 27 years.

The Heron Cove Association appeals to Michigan's Supreme Court over $218 million in special assessments for dam reconstruction, claiming they are unequal and unconstitutional.

John Gibbs, after a lawsuit settlement following his Ottawa County dismissal, joins HUD as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research.

Judge Sorokin issues a preliminary injunction blocking a Trump executive order aiming to limit birthright citizenship, in response to a multi-state lawsuit.

Michigan's stricter gun laws, including the ERPO, have shown impact one year after enactment, with judges granting most ERPO requests and community groups like Cease Fire Detroit distributing free gun locks.

Kalamazoo City Manager James Ritsema announced his retirement after 34 years in public service. He led significant city initiatives and improvements in financial health.

Detroit's latest financial forecast sees a growth uptick to 2029, with higher revenue, payroll employment, and resident incomes, according to city officials and economic experts.

Mayor Mike Duggan nominates interim chief Todd Bettison as permanent Detroit police chief after a nationwide search and a 20% drop in homicides under Bettison's recent leadership.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel joins 21 attorneys general to back federal workers opposing the Trump administration's "Fork in the Road" buyout plan, seeking a temporary restraining order on the directive.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker humorously proclaimed the renaming of Lake Michigan to "Lake Illinois" and the annexation of Green Bay, Wisconsin, mocking President Trump's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico.