Michigan energy regulator considers penalties for mass power outages
Public asked to weigh in on proposals to punish Michigan utilities for poor performance Read more
Whitmer: Governor’s residence went days without power after storms
Not even the governor’s residence was spared the mass power outages of the last week Read more
Nessel: AG opinion premature, but MiLEAP constitutional on its face
Facial review does not preclude future action, Nessel writes Read more
No, Michigan climate policy won’t improve the weather
Protecting the vulnerable means keeping their lights on Read more
McMorrow blames racism for out-of-control state spending
...or something like that; it’s hard to tell Read more
UAW says it is ‘strike-ready,’ supported by 97% of members
Sept. 14 ‘is a deadline, not a reference point,’ union president warns as practice pickets begin Read more
Two Michigan lawmakers join Mackinac Center’s tax cut lawsuit
Some $714 million in state tax revenue at stake in action to restore lawful tax cut Read more
Biden takes swipe at Mackinac Center in student loan announcement
Admits student loan payments will resume in fall but attacks ‘special interests’ for fighting debt-cancellation schemes Read more
Whitmer ignores inflation woes, says that things have gotten cheaper
It’s easy for those who live in the governor’s mansion to dismiss concerns about the cost of living Read more
Gotion is ‘wholly owned’ by a Chinese company, and 2 other takeaways from its foreign-agent filing
Gotion’s FARA declaration contradicts its articles of association Read more
Skilled trades foundation, hip hop academy get $500K each in 2024 Michigan budget
Lansing gives out more pork to selected nonprofits Read more
The house always wins: Michigan’s coming housing crisis will be man-made
Help today for Michigan’s renters will bring headaches tomorrow Read more
‘Charging can be a challenge’ says Ford CEO as EVs gather dust
Farley’s reality check comes as Dearborn automaker is set to lose $4.5B on electric vehicles in 2023 Read more
Under new Michigan law, schools can value seniority over quality
For a decade, merit pay policies were beyond collective bargaining negotiations. That changes with Public Act 115 of 2023. Read more
Michigan grants $500K for electric boat charging solutions
Michigan Tech will study how far boaters can travel from their home docks before needing to recharge Read more
There are no free school lunches
Michigan’s universal free lunch program gets glowing media hype, but you’re still paying for it Read more
Michigan House bill would restrict landlord use of credit scores
Landlords report increase in fraudulent applications for rent Read more
Michigan senator says Democrats copied and pasted his veterans legislation
Four versions of the same bill sit in committee Read more
‘Renters rights’ legislation is about optics, not solutions
Renters may acquire new rights, but will they have affordable quality housing? Read more
Michigan budget gives $5M for collection of racist images
Ferris State’s Jim Crow Museum has taken in $6M from taxpayers over two years Read more
State Board of Ed seeks ‘constitutional clarity’ on second Michigan department of education
By unanimous vote, board questions legality of Whitmer’s MiLEAP department Read more
Déjà vu: Michigan going all-in on taxpayer-subsidized battery plants
State battery subsidies have been an enormous bust so far Read more
Insurance ‘Bill of Rights’ would create uncapped liability for emotional distress
Claimants could get cash settlements for ‘anxiety and humiliation’ they don’t even feel Read more
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Freeway floods, power outages show Michigan failing at what matters
Pride precedes fall as weather event shuts down boastful state Read more