New Youth Employment Permit Portal Opens Soon: The Ongoing Legislative Conversation
Michigan employers hiring minors will begin using a new statewide online permit system starting October 2, the Youth Employment Permit Portal, (YEPP).
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September 29, 2026
September 29, 2026
House Oversight Subcommittee Completes UIA Investigation, Recommends 10 Bills
A yearlong House investigation into the Unemployment Insurance Agency ended today with a 3-0 vote to approve the panel's findings...
September 29, 2026
MSU Survey: 70% Oppose Data Centers In Their Communities
Seven in 10 Michigan adults oppose building a data center in their community...
September 22, 2026
House TV Spending Nearly Even, But Parties Place Bets Differently
Michigan Republicans and Democrats have each booked slightly more than $6 million in television and video advertising...
September 22, 2026
Rogers, El-Sayed Both Back Gas Tax Pause, Split On Cause Of Price Spike
Michigan’s two major U.S. Senate candidates agree state and federal gasoline taxes should be temporarily suspended...
September 22, 2026
What to Know As UIA Launches New MiUI Benefits System
Michigan employers are being encouraged to take steps now to prepare for the next phase of...
September 15, 2026
Czuba: ‘Red Flags’ Everywhere For Republicans
If you find yourself playing the Word-Trigger drinking game this weekend and pick the term “red flag,”...
September 15, 2026
Senate Passes Last Term’s 9 Bills That Became Stuck In Limbo
The Senate Thursday passed new versions of nine bills Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed in July...
September 8, 2026
M-STEP Reading Hits New Low; Groups Split On What Comes Next
Michigan third-grade reading proficiency dropped to another record low this year...
September 8, 2026
Benson Floats Breaking Up MEDC, Creating Small Business Agency
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson said the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) may need to be “reformed, if not changed or broken up,”...
September 2, 2026
Trump At 30%, Whitmer Hits Record 55% Job Disapproval In EPIC-MRA Poll
President Donald Trump's job approval rating has fallen to 30%, another record low in EPIC-MRA polling, while Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is posting the highest job disapproval number of her governorship.
September 2, 2026
House Passes MMOP, Senate Leader Refuses To Take It Up
The House passed the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics (MMOP) initiative to prevent utilities and high-dollar state contractors from contributing to campaigns...
August 25, 2026
Jobless Rate Dips, Retailers Brace For Fall, Consumer Sentiment Sinks
Michigan's unemployment rate edged down in July, retailers reported relatively strong summer sales and consumers grew markedly more pessimistic about the economy...
August 25, 2026
Brinks Selected As Benson Running Mate
Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) was announced as Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson's running mate...
August 18, 2026
DeBoyer Named James’ LG Pick
House Oversight Chair Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay) is to be U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township)' pick for lieutenant governor...
August 18, 2026
Army Corps OK’s Line 5 Tunnel Permit; State Roadblock Remains
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) approved a key federal permit for Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 tunnel...
August 11, 2026
Ballot Question Committee Asks Supreme Court To Reverse MMOP Certification
A ballot question committee has asked the Michigan Supreme Court to reverse approval of the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics (MMOP) initiative...
August 11, 2026
Unknown MSU Professor Wins In SD-28; Skaggs, Byrnes Lose; Price, Hoskins Wins
Michigan State University assistant Professor Rashida Harrison, a literal political unknown, defeated Ingham County commissioners...
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