Michigan Government

A service that helped immigrants navigate the deportation process has been shuttered by President Donald Trump.

Amid warnings they could lose federal funding or face prosecution for failing to comply with Trump immigration orders, some Michigan officials are disputing ‘sanctuary’ designations.

Three weeks into Michigan’s newly divided government, Senate Democrats prepare to sue House Republicans over bills approved last year but not yet sent to the governor for potential signature.

Michigan voters will elect a new governor in 2026. See which candidates are already lining up to run.

Michigan lawmakers aim to change minimum wage and sick leave laws before they take effect next month. Here’s how.

House lawmakers are expected to vote on amending minimum wage, sick leave laws in the coming days. Their plan would exempt 1 of 3 workers from sick leave mandates.

In his inauguration speech, President Trump vows swift action to roll back EV-friendly policies and a climate spending law that is funding dozens of projects in Michigan.

On his first day back in the White House, President Donald Trump pardons January 6 prisoners and takes action on immigration, inflation, gender identity and more. Here’s how Michigan could be affected.

Despite last-minute changes due to the weather, ebullient Republicans who traveled to Washington for the inauguration were overjoyed by the return of Trump.

An overnight bus ride was a satisfying end of four years of frustration for Michigan fans of Donald Trump. ‘I view him as the savior of the country just like George Washington,’ one says.

New House GOP leaders signal focus on 'election integrity.' Said one lawmaker: 'We don’t need a lot of fraud to want to prevent it.'

Whitmer is seeking bipartisan cooperation on economic incentives and road funding in Lansing but warns proposed Trump tariffs could hurt the state’s auto industry.

The Department of State office has denied more than 25,000 personalized license plates due to the letter and number combinations forming inappropriate words or phrases.

Michigan’s business, restaurant industry officials flock to Lansing urging changes to pending sick leave, tipped wage laws.

Michigan lawmakers get most of their campaign cash from PACs that represent industries and other special interests, including labor unions and business groups. Experts ask: Who will they listen to in Lansing?

Michigan will offer businesses up to $100 million a year in research and development tax credits and spend $60 million on startups under legislation signed Monday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Michigan has a projected tax surplus. Democrats say that shows they’ve built a strong economy. Republicans say give it back to taxpayers.

Beginning in February, Michigan motorists will be able to buy the vintage Great Lakes blue plate from the 1980s and 90s, along with a white-on-black plate from the late 70s.

Michigan Democrats approved the bills last month but didn’t send them to the governor. House Republicans aren’t doing it for them.

Michigan is one of two states that fully exempts the governor and lawmakers from public records requests. House Speaker Matt Hall says he is focused on other transparency measures.