politics
April 3, 2026 | This Week in Government: 9 Bills From 2023-24 Term Headed to Supreme Court
April 3, 2026Leftover bills and high gas prices are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
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.
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.
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…
Feb. 6, 2026 | This Week in Government: Snyder Encourages Legislature to Find Common Ground as Former Govs Talk Civility
February 6, 2026A discussion on civility and the 35th Senate special general election are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer…
Jan. 30, 2026 | This Week in Government: Gubernatorial Candidates Head North to Talk Economic Development, State Agencies and the Path to the Primaries
January 30, 2026Michigan's 2026 gubernatorial candidates and the future of road funding are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
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