Michigan Dems want to fight Trump. First they have to stop fighting each other
When Democrats gathered this week in a West Michigan congressional district they’re trying to flip blue, they wanted…
Michigan’s anti-trust case against fossil fuel companies is absurd – Mackinac Center
This article originally appeared in Real Clear Energy February 20, 2026. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has shifted the…
House GOP looks to diminish power of Attorney General opinions
The GOP-led state House passed a politically-charged bill Wednesday to ratchet down the legal authority of formal opinions…
Supreme Court gives Michigan a win in pipeline case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with Michigan in ruling that the state’s lawsuit seeking…
Michigan regulators approve $276.6M Consumers Energy rate hike — What that means for residents
Michigan’s utility regulator has approved another rate hike for Consumers Energy customers, allowing the company to collect an…
Temple Israel synagogue shooting leaves gunman dead, kids safe
West Bloomfield Township — A gunman rammed his truck into a West Bloomfield Township synagogue Thursday afternoon and…
Why the economy, yet again, is likely to decide Michigan’s 2026 election
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2025 was a big year for Michigan politics
It’s Just Politics’ Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta welcome back Emily Lawler, Politics Editor of the Detroit Free…
Consumers Energy wins approval for $157 million natural gas hike | Business
Consumers Energy and Attorney General Dana Nessel are disgareeing about the Consumer Energy’s proposed $248 million natural…
Michigan judge dismisses criminal charges in Trump election case
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan judge dismissed criminal charges Tuesday against a group of people who were…
Justice Department sues Michigan, New York and other states over climate plans
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department filed lawsuits against four states this week, claiming their climate actions…
Scrutiny of nonprofit payments kicks off testimony in Lee Chatfield case
EAST LANSING — Reimbursement payments made by a political nonprofit tied to former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield…