Small Business Policy Wins in a Busy Legislative Week
As spring comes to a close, Michigan’s legislature is nearing its peak productivity as budget negotiations begin in earnest.
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May 26, 2026
May 19, 2026
Poll: Duggan Pulls From Republicans; Rogers Beats El-Sayed, Ties McMorrow, Stevens
A Glengariff Group poll released Tuesday found that Democrat Jocelyn Benson is consolidating her base...
May 19, 2026
MEA Deadlocks On Gubernatorial Pick . . . For Now
The Michigan Education Association (MEA) hit the pause button on making an endorsement in the gubernatorial race...
May 12, 2026
Data Center Advocates Seek Messaging Help After Public Skepticism Builds
Data center advocates are trying to reframe the debate around the industry in Michigan...
May 12, 2026
AG Charges Beydoun With 16 Crimes In Connection To ‘Glass Slipper Grant’
Politically connected entrepreneur Fay Beydoun has been charged with 16 counts in connection with the way she spent a $20 million legislative grant.
May 5, 2026
James Up 18 Points In Primary; Stevens Does Better In Detroit Chamber Poll
A new survey of likely Republican primary voters shows U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) holding an 18-point lead in the 2026 GOP gubernatorial race
May 5, 2026
$63B Government Omnibus Budget Clears Senate; What Were The Republican Amendments?
Senate Democrats Wednesday adopted their $63 billion budget proposal for state departments and government programs
May 5, 2026
Michigan’s UIA Offers One-Time Waiver for Employers Who Missed Q1 2026 Wage Report Deadline
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is offering a one-time waiver for penalty and interest for employers who missed the April 27, 2026, deadline
April 28, 2026
61% Of Registered MI Voters Say Yes To Changing Regulations To Build More Homes
Sixty-one percent of registered voters in Michigan believe the state needs more housing, and that regulations should be altered to permit more home-building
April 28, 2026
Legislative ‘Pork’ Set At $145M In House’s Budget
A House subcommittee advanced a Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bill Tuesday that includes a $145.3 million fund for legislative “pork” projects
April 20, 2026
El-Sayed 24%, McMorrow 23.6%, Stevens 13.4% In New Poll; GOP Gov’s Race Is Johnson 21.4%, James 20.2%
Former Detroit public health official Abdul El-Sayed and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) are in a statistical dead heat in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary...
April 20, 2026
Savit, Gilchrist Are Dems’ Picks For AG, SOS
Progressive-backed candidates Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II were endorsed Sunday by Democratic Party delegates to be their nominees this November for Attorney General and Secretary of State.
April 14, 2026
Small Businesses Struggle To Manage Health Insurance Risks
Small businesses across Michigan are increasingly turning to risk pools to manage rising health insurance costs, but not every company is seeing the same benefits, experts say.
April 14, 2026
Michigan Unemployment Rates Rise Across All Regions in January
Unemployment rates increased across all 18 of Michigan’s labor market areas in January, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.
April 7, 2026
Hall Says Selfridge Runway Supplemental Must Be Done By Early May
If legislators don't grant the Selfridge Air National Guard Base funding by early May to construct a new runway accommodating the new fighter jets...
April 7, 2026
Gov’s Line 5 Appeal Dies At Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Michigan’s appeal challenging state sovereignty in Enbridge Energy’s lawsuit related to Line 5.
April 6, 2026
Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency Offers Seminars for New MiUI System
If you haven’t yet logged into Michigan’s new Unemployment Insurance platform, MiUI, now is the time.
March 31, 2026
Lloyd, Forlini Win Michigan Republican Party’s Endorsements For AG & SOS
Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd and Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini Saturday won the Michigan Republican Party's endorsements for Attorney General and Secretary of State...
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