March 27, 2026 | This Week in Government: One Fair Wage Fails to Turn in Signatures for Referendum
March 27, 2026One Fair Wage and the Medical Compact bill are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Beyond the Bill: Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn)
March 20, 2026Get to know Rep. Alabas Farhat.
Ashley Mathews
Powering Progress: Google Plans Investments in Van Buren as Chamber Joins New Coalition
March 20, 2026The Detroit Regional Chamber has joined the Michigan for Responsible Data Centers coalition, a new cross-sector coalition launched March 19 to address a…
March 20, 2026 | This Week in Government: After Months of Dysfunction, House and Senate Reach Deal on Medical Compact
March 20, 2026The interstate medical licensure compact and moving up Michigan’s primary election date are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in…
March 13, 2026 | This Week in Government: Invest in MI Kids Organizers Suspend Petition Drive; Look Instead to 2028 Ballot
March 13, 2026Invest in MI Kids and Going PRO funding are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
March 5, 2026 | This Week in Government: House Moves $152M for Selfridge Supplemental
March 6, 2026Selfridge supplementals and the state budget are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Securing the Talent Pipeline: The Push to Restore Going PRO, Expand Dual Enrollment
March 5, 2026With the next state budget process underway, the Detroit Regional Chamber is championing the restoration of the Going PRO Talent…
Adam Majestic
Feb. 27, 2026 | This Week in Government: A Reflective Whitmer Offers Proposals on Housing, Medical Debt in Her Final State of the State
February 27, 2026Gov. Whitmer’s final State of the State address and a massive tax overhaul are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines…
Feb. 20, 2026 | This Week in Government: Hall Floats $4B in Tax Cut Plan, Eyes Reductions in Property Taxes, Utility Bills
February 20, 2026Property tax cuts and bills to address the housing crisis are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
Feb. 13, 2026 | This Week in Government: Whitmer Wants to Address Budget ‘Challenges’ With New Taxes, Rainy Day Fund Withdrawal; Republicans Balk
February 13, 2026Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s budget recommendations and the Gordie Howe Bridge are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
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