News Summary As the October 1 deadline looms, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and bipartisan lawmakers in Michigan are working diligently to finalize the 2026 budget. With crucial components like the School Aid budget and road funding almost in place, the urgency is high to avoid a possible state government shutdown. Recent
News Summary Michigan lawmakers have failed to meet the budget deadline for the 2025 fiscal year, with ongoing negotiations led by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, House Speaker Matt Hall, and Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks. Despite this standoff, state operations will continue without an immediate shutdown. Past experiences suggest a continuation
News Summary The Michigan House and Senate voted early Wednesday to approve a one-week budget extension, preventing a government shutdown that would have started on October 1. Governor Gretchen Whitmer confirmed that state services would remain uninterrupted. Lawmakers are now focused on negotiating a more permanent budget plan, which potentially
News Summary As of October 1, 2025, Michigan’s state government begins its fiscal year without an approved budget for the first time in 16 years. Governor Gretchen Whitmer assures state employees their jobs are secure, and operations continue normally. Legislative leaders are working to finalize the budget with ongoing discussions
News Summary In a significant ruling, District Court Judge Kristen D. Simmons dismissed criminal charges against 15 Republicans accused of trying to falsely certify Donald Trump as the election winner in Michigan. The defendants faced serious felony charges, but the judge determined that the prosecution failed to prove intent. The
News Summary House Republicans in Michigan have introduced House Bill 4938, the ‘Anticorruption of Public Morals Act,’ aiming to ban online pornography statewide. Sponsored by Representative Josh Schriver, the bill enforces strict penalties for distribution, including potential prison sentences of up to 25 years. Additionally, it mandates internet service providers
News Summary Michigan lawmakers have introduced House Bill 4938, known as the ‘Anticorruption of Public Morals Act,’ aiming to ban all online pornography. The bill presents severe penalties, including imprisonment and hefty fines for offenders, particularly targeting materials related to sexual acts and aimed at protecting children. It requires internet
News Summary Representative Haley Stevens of Michigan has announced plans to introduce articles of impeachment against HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Citing significant health care chaos and rising costs, Stevens points to cuts in cancer research and reduced efforts against addiction as key issues. She accuses Kennedy of undermining
News Summary The Michigan state House has approved the Comprehensive Road Funding Tax Act, imposing a 24% tax on wholesale marijuana prices to raise funds for road construction. Projected to generate $420 million annually, the tax has raised concerns among industry representatives about its potential impact on the struggling cannabis
News Summary A federal judge has ruled in favor of Hamtramck’s ban on the display of Pride flags on public property, stating it does not violate constitutional rights. The city’s all-Muslim council justified the decision citing concerns about conflicting beliefs. Although local businesses can still fly Pride flags, the new
