This Week in Government
Slim Board Decision Paves Way to Disarm Advocacy Rights and Threatens Competitiveness
July 31, 2026The Detroit Regional Chamber strongly supports “Protecting MI Free Speech." Learn more.
Beyond the Bill: Rep. Tom Kunse (R-Clare)
July 31, 2026This week, Beyond the Bill features Michigan Rep. Tom Kunse. Learn more about Kunse and the 100th district.
July 31, 2026 | This Week in Government: Michigan Officials Celebrate the Gordie Howe Bridge Opening
July 31, 2026The Gordie Howe Bridge opening and nine bills from the 2023-24 term are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in…
July 24, 2026 | This Week in Government: Budget Will be Balanced Once SOAR Fund, COVID Contingency Dollars are Lapsed
July 24, 2026The Michigan state budget and brownfield redevelopment are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Navigating Michigan’s 2026 Unemployment Insurance Law Revisions
July 24, 2026Significant updates to Michigan's unemployment insurance framework are taking effect this month, introducing new compliance measures for claimants and operational…
Beyond the Bill: Sen. Lana Theis (R-Brighton)
July 17, 2026This week, Beyond the Bill features Michigan Sen. Lana Theis. Learn more about Theis and the 22nd district.
July 17, 2026 | This Week in Government: The Top 10 House Seats Most Likely to Flip
July 17, 2026House seats and the Gordie Howe Bridge's opening are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
July 10, 2026 | This Week in Government: Fund Shifts, Smattering of Cuts, Spending Alignment Stitched Budget Together
July 9, 2026The state budget and the transformational brownfield program are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
July 2, 2026 | This Week in Government: Conference Committees Set, Members Still Hoping Budget Votes Possible This Week
July 2, 2026The state budget and Michigan's state energy emergency are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
This Week in Government | Legislative Gridlock, Trade Reviews, and Utility Protections Confront Regional Commerce
July 2, 2026A series of rapid legislative developments and executive actions in Washington, D.C., has created an unpredictable landscape as lawmakers head toward…
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