Nesbitt, Cox Take on James for Passing on Debate
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November 4, 2025
November 4, 2025
Appeals Court: House Must Present 9 Lame Duck Bills to Governor
A Michigan Court of Appeals panel ruled Oct. 27 the nine bills passed during lame duck must be sent to the Governor’s desk.
October 28, 2025
Senate OKs Special Spending Disclosure, Hall Not Satisfied
The Senate October 21 passed SB 596, legislation requiring lawmakers' special spending requests to be detailed and uploaded online for the public to review at least 10 days before budget agreements are voted on by both …
October 28, 2025
MSF Tells Gotion That It Looks Like The Deal Is Off
The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) alerted Gotion last month that it was defaulting on its obligations to move forward on its planned electric vehicle battery plant near Big Rapids and that it expects repayment of …
October 28, 2025
The Numbers Are In: Which Gubernatorial Candidate Leads the Field in Fundraising
Monday marked the most recent filing deadline for statewide candidates in Michigan, meaning voters have new insight into the candidates vying for their votes next November.
October 21, 2025
What’s The Deal With Provider Taxes In FY ’26 Budget?
The Citizens Research Council (CRC) reports that the state's current budget is worth $84 billion when money from provider taxes is considered.
October 21, 2025
Democrats Run Away With Q3 Fundraising, Except In MI-10
Michigan Democrats running for federal office significantly outraised Republicans over the last three months with a combined more than $11.6 million raised compared to nearly $4.7 million, according to Federal Election Commission reports filed Wednesday.
October 21, 2025
Michigan Unemployment Will Soon Have a New Home: What Employers Need to Know Before Launch
Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has been engaged in a multi-year modernization effort that will soon culminate in the launch of a new tool.
October 14, 2025
What Small Businesses Need to Know: Going PRO’s Future
The Going PRO Talent Fund provides competitive, performance-based grants directly to employers to fund training for both current and new employees.
October 14, 2025
Governor Signs $81B Budget Behind Closed Doors
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday signed an $81 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget behind the locked doors of her ceremonial office with the four legislative leaders who crafted the final deal.
October 14, 2025
Payroll Tax Cuts For New Jobs May Become Michigan’s Next Big Business Incentive Tool
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) said Tuesday he's open to working with the Governor on something that's been a part of her economic development wishlist since early 2024: the "HIRE Michigan" program. The plan …
October 7, 2025
Hall: Earmark Transparency Shutdown Government; Anthony: GOP Inserted Chaos Into Process
So, why exactly did the state government operate for four hours Wednesday morning without a budget? Not surprisingly, it depends on who you ask.
October 7, 2025
A Lot Of People Jumping On Board Late School Bus
A $21.3 billion School Aid Fund budget that increases the per-pupil allowance 4.6 percent to $10,050 per pupil, retains the free breakfast and lunch and increases by 25% funding for “at-risk” school districts and English …
October 6, 2025
The Michigan Legislature Passed their Budget: What it Means for Small Business
Midnight September 30th came and went this year without a budget in place in Michigan for the first time since 2009. However, the state only went without funding for about four hours, when Governor Whitmer …
October 1, 2025
Midnight Comes And Goes With No Budget
Michigan government crossed the Rubicon into Fiscal Year 2026 without a budget Tuesday night – a dynamic that presumably should result in a government shutdown.
October 1, 2025
Senate, House Pass One-Week Continuation Budget; Federal Government Shut Down
After failing to reach final budget deals before the start of the new fiscal year, the Senate and House voted to temporarily fund the government until Oct. 8.
September 23, 2025
Nesbitt Leads The MI GOP’s Conference Straw Poll For ’26 Candidates For Governor
Among 492 attendees at the Michigan Republican Leadership Conference, Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) led the Midwesterner-run poll as the gubernatorial candidate most attendees preferred.
September 23, 2025
House Labor Caucus Seeks Strengthened Protections For Workers
The House Labor caucus has introduced a nine-bill package that raises unemployment benefit payment amounts, makes correspondence from the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) easier to understand, lowers the wage garnishment rate and more.
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