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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...