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Jan 2, 2025 · As two years of full Democratic control of the Michigan Legislature come to an end, we can now look back on what the party accomplished. The first Democratic trifecta since before I was born enacted a litany of new laws that substantially raise …

Dec 31, 2024 · It is the end of another productive year for Michigan Capitol Confidential. As investigative journalists and government watchdogs, we constructed stories that ranged from the seat of state power in Lansing to local governments in Michigan.

Oct 22, 2024 · A coalition of 79 townships and counties has sued the Michigan Public Service Commission in the state Court of Appeals, seeking to stop it from overriding local control of large-scale wind and solar energy projects.

Dec 25, 2024 · It’s early Christmas morning. The children rush downstairs, expecting Santa’s perfect handiwork, with presents arranged in a semicircle around a well-lit Christmas tree, all wrapped in bright colors and patterns.

Dec 17, 2024 · The Legislature approved Senate Bill 40 Dec. 13 to increase unemployment insurance benefits. If Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs the bill into law, it will also increase the amount of time a person can claim unemployment from 20 weeks to 26 weeks.

Jan 3, 2025 · Officials of Union Charter Township slowed the development of a gymnastics center in 2023, marking another in a series of hurdles that have stymied development in the Isabella County community.

Jan 8, 2025 · Michigan ranked 34th for population growth among the 50 states from April 2020 to January 2024, according to the United States Census Bureau. The state’s population grew by 57,103, a 0.6% increase. Hawaii, Arkansas and Missouri were among the 16 states that experienced lower growth than Michigan ...

Jan 1, 2025 · Happy New Year and welcome to 2025. It’s a new year, and a new legislative term is beginning in the Michigan House of Representatives. Last term the Democrats held a trifecta – they controlled the House, Senate and executive branch.

Dec 23, 2024 · Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan High Speed Internet office announced last month that the state will spend more than $3,000 in taxpayer funds for each high-speed internet connection it subsidizes statewide.. The program has connected 10,000 homes and businesses through funding forecasted to connect 71,500 previously underserved locations, the press release said.