politics

June 13, 2025 | This Week in Government: Higher Education Budget Limps Out of House
June 13, 2025A higher education budget and 'polluter pay' legislation are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.

June 6, 2025 | This Week in Government: Municipal Leaders Plead for Hazardous Waste Changes in Committee
June 6, 2025Hazardous waste legislation and a lawsuit filed against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines…

May 23, 2025 | This Week in Government: State Revenues Down, Which Could Factor Into Budget Fight Ahead
May 23, 2025The 2025-26 fiscal year state budget and the Trump-backed federal budget dubbed "One Big Beautiful Bill" are among the top…

May 16, 2025 | This Week in Government: State Has Less Money to Work With in Upcoming Budget
May 16, 2025The 2025-26 fiscal year state budget and the General Sales Tax Act are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in…

May 9, 2025 | This Week in Government: Senate Approps Moves Budget Bills to Full Chamber
May 9, 2025President Donald Trump's latest visit to Michigan and the Public Safety and Violence Prevention Fund alternatives are among the top…

May 2, 2025 | This Week in Government: New fighter mission for Selfridge
May 2, 2025President Donald Trump's latest visit to Michigan and the Public Safety and Violence Prevention Fund alternatives are among the top…

April 25, 2025 | This Week in Government: House OKs Public Safety Trust Fund
April 25, 2025The Public Safety and Violence Prevention Fund and the Michigan Supreme Court are the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer…

April 18, 2025 | This Week in Government: Election Materials Subpoena Issued
April 18, 2025Election materials and the Public Safety and Violence Prevention Fund are the top Michigan Capitol headline in Gongwer News Service.

April 11, 2025 | This Week in Government: US Senate Confirms Hoekstra for Ambassador to Canada
April 11, 2025Hoekstra's confirmation for Ambassador to Canada and Whitmer's call for a new arsenal of democracy are the top Michigan Capitol…

April 4, 2025 | This Week in Government: Detroit Regional Chamber Praises Benson Ruling on Mackinac Conference Tickets, Singh Says Broader Legislative Fix Needed
April 4, 2025Bensons' ruling on the Mackinac Policy Conference and the U.S.'s trade relationship with China are the top Michigan Capitol headline…

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