Troy Mayor Ethan Baker launched a bid for Michigan's open 11th District, pitching Great Lakes protection and lower costs as core priorities. He has filed with the FEC and holds federal commission experience.

OPM circulated a draft NDA that would bar federal workers from sharing a wide range of internal government information and opens a 30‑day comment window this week.

Former Gov. Rick Snyder is speaking at the Mackinac Policy Conference on a K‑12 panel, drawing renewed attention because of his role in the Flint water crisis. His return offers a test of whether Michigan's policy community will reengage him.

The Supreme Court on May 26 sided with the Trump administration on a procedural question in a suit by immigration judges over a speech‑approval rule, sending the case back to lower courts. The ruling was unsigned and leaves the constitutional fight unresolved.

A new EPI/LaborLab analysis and federal filings show employers spent roughly $1.7B on union‑avoidance last year — and Central Florida consultants collected millions. The filings expose who’s being paid to fight organizing drives.

Three HR employees allege age, gender and race discrimination at the Washington Department of Commerce, saying HR leaders retaliated and pushed them out of their roles.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened "one way or the other" as ceasefire talks and U.S. strikes continue.

Columbus is studying whether to shift Columbus Water & Power to a regional authority while the union vows to fight. The review comes as rates rise and a $2B plant advances.

Developer-backed PACs poured more than $200,000 into the last Folsom council race. A charter committee proposes lifting the $150 cap to $750 to help residents compete.

A state bill that would let big users build private power grids and sell excess electricity has stalled as utilities, regulators and lawmakers spar over amendments. The clock is ticking on the legislative session.

Sen. Chuck Schumer unveiled the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act, saying it would force big packers to slim down and help local processors — a bid to lower meat costs. The bill arrives as beef prices and federal antitrust scrutiny are both rising.

Council wants to staff up the Fair Housing Commission — adding investigators and a deputy director — as new renter protections expand the commission’s caseload.

The Governor’s Council voted 4-3 to block Maura Healey’s parole board nominee, Vincent DeMore, setting off a fight over prosecutorial representation and public safety.