politics
Jan. 9, 2026 | This Week in Government: Hall Vows Lawsuit After Nessel Opines House GOP Move to Cancel Work Project Funds was Unconstitutional
January 9, 2026Work project funds and the final bills of 2025 are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Chamber Recognizes Detroit’s New Leadership, Mayor Sheffield and City Council President Tate
January 6, 2026The Chamber congratulates Mary Sheffield on becoming the 76th mayor of the City of Detroit and James Tate on becoming…
Anjelica Miller
Dec. 19, 2025 | This Week in Government: PSC Approves Data Center Contracts Unanimously; Whitmer and Nessel Remain at Odds on Decision
December 19, 2025The hyperscale data center in Saline Township and Line 5 are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
Dec. 12, 2025 | This Week in Government: Bedlam Erupts as House Approps Axes $645M in Work Projects
December 12, 2025The House Appropriations Committee and SB 723 are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Dec. 5, 2025 | This Week in Government: Business Groups Back Bills to Codify Michigan Achievement Scholarship
December 5, 2025The Michigan Achievement Scholarship and Mayor Mike Duggan's proposed land value tax are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in…
12 Years of Transformation: Business Leaders, Duggan Reflect on His Time as Mayor
November 26, 2025Top business leaders share insights on Duggan’s impact, culminating with fireside chat with Rocket’s Dan Gilbert. Duggan’s leadership offers a blueprint for cities…
Allie Ciak
Nov. 21, 2025 | This Week in Government: Progress on Education, Growing People’s Income Levels Are Key to Helping Drive Improved Health Outcomes
November 21, 2025A new CRC report and a $250,000 grant for the state's universities and community colleges among the top Michigan Capitol…
Nov. 14, 2025 | This Week in Government: House GOP Unveils Plan to Create Tax Credit for Job Creation, Rollup MEGA Credits
November 14, 2025Economic development, job creation, Unemployment benefits are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Nov. 7, 2025 | This Week in Government: Sheffield Victorious in Detroit, Will Become City’s First Female Mayor
November 7, 2025Detroit's new Mayor-elect, Mary Sheffield, and the Michigan Reconnect program are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
Oct. 31, 2025 | This Week in Government | Michigan’s Legislative Standoff, Pandemic Debt Reckoning, and Historic Tech Investment For Michigan
October 31, 2025A new statewide voter poll and an earmarks transparency bill are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
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