Michigan senators question DTE profits, state regulatory power
For a second straight week, Michigan lawmakers question whether DTE’s profits come at the cost of reliability Read more
Michigan Democrat tests positive for COVID, then votes in Lansing
Third time’s the charm: A Democrat once again attends session while positive for coronavirus Read more
Oakland County district vows to eradicate racism, then guest speaker uses ‘antisemitic rhetoric’
‘Our students are watching us,’ Bloomfield Hills superintendent says in apology letter to school district Read more
Whitmer would violate her own directive by signing right-to-work repeal
An appropriation attached to the bill gives it immunity to a voter referendum, something Whitmer once opposed Read more
Biden signs bipartisan COVID origins bill
Congress presented a united front on the COVID-19 Origin Act, and Biden signed it into law Read more
Michigan lawmakers have not tried to solve union ‘free rider’ problem
One in three bills in Michigan in 2023 has been labor-related. None try to solve a long-claimed problem. Why? Read more
Hohman: Michigan media asks the wrong questions, fosters bad policy
On roads, energy, schools and corporate welfare, bad questions lead to bad outcomes. These are four alternatives. Read more
‘National Popular Vote’ scheme would let California choose Michigan’s president
House Bill 4156 would disenfranchise Michigan voters in presidential elections Read more
Could Michigan schools teach kids to read before trying to fix society?
Michigan’s education complex fails in its mandate, then embraces diversity and equity initiatives Read more
Michigan regulator seeks proposals for audit of DTE, Consumers
First-of-its-kind audit seeks root causes of Michigan’s unreliable energy grid Read more
The Whitmer agenda is a sop to the rich
Governor proposes EV subsidies that would benefit the well-off Read more
Whitmer budget would slash funding for online charter schools
Whitmer’s 2024 budget proposes a 20% funding cut for Michigan’s online charter schools Read more
Michigan House energy work group aims to address power outages
And three other takeaways from the House Energy Committee’s hearing on mass outages in Michigan Read more
Michigan Senate passes public sector right-to-work repeal; Whitmer to sign
In consecutive weeks, Michigan House and Senate pass repeal efforts Read more
Michigan Senate committee advances right-to-work repeal
Full Senate could take up bill as early as Tuesday afternoon Read more
On CNN, Whitmer misrepresents COVID record, suggests Florida data inaccurate
Whitmer echoes a debunked talking point and admits to seed-section folly in 9-minute interview Read more
DTE makes 5,170-page case for $619 million rate increase
Five takeaways from DTE Energy’s February 2023 rate case Read more
Congress votes to declassify origins of COVID
Unanimous vote includes all Michigan lawmakers Read more
DTE, Consumers’ peak-hour pricing plans have it all backward
Stanford study undermines utility peak-hour rate planning Read more
Michigan Legislature still lacks energy reliability bills, but House hearing comes Wednesday
Lawmakers promised oversight for Michigan’s biggest utility companies, then rammed through right-to-work repeal instead Read more
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Michigan can have workers’ rights or mandatory union dues, but not both
Right-to-work repeal in Michigan would diminish workers’ freedom and empower labor unions Read more
Two Michigan House bills shower favors on unions
House Democrats aim to make union dues tax refundable, give organized labor extra political privileges Read more
Why this Michigan paraprofessional left AFSCME
AFSCME has seen its Michigan membership fall by 49% since 2012, when right-to-work was signed into law Read more
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The CapCon Guide: How to be an effective citizen-advocate in Michigan
Things are changing fast in Michigan. Here’s how to make your mark on the state Read more