East Lansing drops fines for homeowners who allow long-term guests

Ballot measure overturns daily fines of $500 Read more

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Michigan could make it almost impossible for parents to challenge library books

Proposal would ban out-of-district removal requests Read more

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Michigan Legislature gives $1 million to mystery golf nonprofit

Budget’s $1.25 million Sault Ste. Marie grant also includes quarter-million for a snowmobile track Read more

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Outgoing House bets on state-run venture fund, research subsidies and tax credits

Lawmakers plan to vote on Hollywood ‘giveaways’ and other costly items in lame-duck session Read more

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Detroit school district took 73 days to produce public records

CapCon sought records on $1.2B of COVID spending Read more

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Film credits, SOAR renaming, other bills likely in lame-duck session

Unclear what Michigan lawmakers will prioritize during last session of Democratic trifecta Read more

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Clean fuel proposal would drive up gas prices 34 cents per gallon by 2035

Michigan households could see gas costs rise by $350 per year Read more

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State’s early education plan could shutter private child care

Michigan seeks pre-kindergarten for all 4-year-olds Read more

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Hydra-Lock employees vote to decertify their union

Forced into a union by the repeal of right-to-work, they opted out Read more

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Whitmer boasts of Michigan’s energy prices, which are high for its region

Net zero mandates will drive up costs even more Read more

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Legislators avoid constitutional requirement through opaque descriptions

‘It’s trickery,’ legislative critic says Read more

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Plainwell Community Schools seeks $40M bond for new building six months after last rejection

School district wants new track, gyms, HVAC and preschool building Read more

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Michigan election misinformation hotline stuffed with spam

Nearly all complaints were jokes, spam, or attacks, CapCon review shows Read more

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Michigan employment numbers have been falling since May

Nearly 32,000 jobs lost as state jobs lag most of the nation Read more

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Net zero goals likely to turn off Michigan’s electricity grid

Grid operator projects insufficient electric capacity by 2032 Read more

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Green energy nonprofit bank collects $5 million from taxpayers

Majority of past donations from Michigan Saves fund a Lansing lobbying and consulting firm Read more

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National energy association warns of higher winter heating bills

Colder weather, bad policies to blame Read more

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Grand Rapids seeks feedback on climate action plan

Proposal calls for eliminating greenhouse-gas emissions by 2040 Read more

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Cato Institute gives Gov. Whitmer a ‘D’ grade for fiscal policy

Report grades governors on tax cuts, spending history Read more

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Saline educator blames 10-point drop in math scores on new algorithm

New results reflect a more accurate test, one expert replies Read more

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Taxpayers rejecting pricier school bonds

Bond issue asking prices doubled over 24 years, but more spending hasn’t brought better academic results Read more

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House bill would bring back rejected ergonomic standards

Government could impose a $250 fine for each aggrieved employee Read more

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Court to hear short-term rental dispute

Park Township officials, landlords, seek rental resolution Read more

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Security guards deauthorize union; payments now optional

Outcome of unfair labor charge still uncertain Read more

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Michigan agencies staffed by fellows from climate advocacy group

State sought ‘hundreds’ of members in future years Read more

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