Consumers Energy Asks For $240M Hike On MI Gas Customers, Nessel Intervenes

Consumers Energy sells gas to 1.8 million Michigan households, including in southeastern Michigan.

States Will Keep Pushing AI Laws Despite Trump's Efforts To Stop Them

Congressional Republicans tried twice this year to pass moratoriums on state AI laws, but both efforts failed.

Michigan Supreme Court Asked To Grant Hearing On Rights Of Chimpanzees At Upper Peninsula Zoo

Ultimately, the lawyers are seeking the seven chimpanzees in question to be released to a designated sanctuary.

As Michiganders Consider Ballot Measure, Report Flags Big Costs Of Proof Of Citizenship Rules

A report from a trio of organizations focused on racial justice and democracy warns that enacting these laws would carry a hefty price tag.

House Health Policy Committee Advances Michigan Abortion Reporting Requirements To Full Chamber

The bill package was lauded as “common sense laws” by Genevieve Marnon, legislative director for Right to Life of Michigan.

Michigan's Minimum Wage Will Go Up On Jan. 1: Here's How Much

​Minimum wage workers in Michigan​ will see a pay bump on the first day of 2026​.

Anti-Trump PAC Targets Huizenga's 4th Congressional District In Midterm Election Spending Campaign

The spending in the campaign could reach $100 million, according to POLITICO.

Michigan Judge Rejects Benson's Election Guidance On Mail-In Ballots With Mismatched Numbers

“While the Secretary can issue instructions and guidance, they must be fully consistent with the Michigan Law,” Judge Schwartzl wrote.

New Details On $1K 'Trump Accounts' For Michigan Babies

Here’s what Michigan parents need to know about the Trump Accounts and how to claim them.

Democratic Candidates For Michigan Governor Set To Appear For Spring Forum On Gun Violence

GOP gubernatorial candidates were invited but did not respond, the group says.

MI Residents Without REAL ID To Face New Fee

The updated ID has been required since May, but passengers without it have so far been allowed to clear security with a warning.

Lions Tight End Sends Letter To State Legislators In Support Of Law To Ban Experimenting On Dogs

Other celebrities who also expressed support for the legislation appeared in a TV ad in support of the bill.

FBI Seeks Interviews With Democrats Who Urged US Troops To Defy Illegal Orders

Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin called the inquiry a "scare tactic."

Bird Flu Cases Rising Across MI: What Waterfowl Hunters Need To Know

The disease has been found in every Michigan watershed, leading officials to believe that the virus has traveled across the state.

Republicans Want ‘Comprehensive Oversight' Of Michigan's 2026 Election. What Does That Mean?

The letter doesn’t specify what “comprehensive oversight” means. And it’s not clear that those who signed the letter agree on the meaning.

Palisades Opponents Pursue Federal Lawsuit Over Restart Of Nuclear Plant On Lake Michigan Shoreline

Prema Chandrathil, a public affairs officer for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, said the body does not comment on ongoing litigation.

Five Below Accused Of Price-Gouging At 20 MI Stores

​Michigan Attorney General Dana warned the retail chain to stop overcharging customers and clearly display item prices.

Trump Accuses MI Lawmaker Of Crime 'Punishable By Death'

President Donald Trump has alleged that a Michigan U.S. Senator is guilty of sedition, a crime that can result in execution.

Michigan Democrats Push To Label War On Gaza A Genocide As Party Moves Closer To Their Position

Last week, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) introduced a House resolution officially recognizing the situation in Gaza as a genocide.

Woman Says Michigan County GOP Shared Flyer Justifying Force, Even Use Of Cars, Against Protesters

The Advance was able to review the document, which states that protestors have “shown disdain and contempt for motorists and passengers."

Michigan Regulators To Host Public Hearing On DTE Contracts For Saline Township Data Center

The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold the hearing on Wednesday, Dec. 3, on Microsoft Teams.

MI AG Nessel To Fight DTE Energy's Latest Gas Hike Request

DTE Energy said the proposed increase is needed for pay for infrastructure, maintenance and workers salaries.

Leaders Urge Dearborn Residents To Ignore GOP Gubernatorial Candidate's Planned March Through City

Gubernatorial candidate Anthony Hudson, who said on X that he planned the march “to protect Americans from Sharia law.”

House Votes To End Shutdown: See How MI Delegation Voted

The House narrowly passed the spending package to reopen the government in a 222-209 vote Wednesday. Here's how Michigan reps voted:

Congress Pushes Hemp Crackdown After Pressure From States, Marijuana Industry

A provision significantly limiting the sale of intoxicating hemp products made its way into legislation to reopen the federal government.

Complaint Argues DTE-Tied Group Aimed To Funnel $100k Into Unlock Michigan Campaign

Unlock Michigan aimed to repeal the law Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used to issue emergency health orders during the pandemic.

Flight Cancellations Disrupting Travel In MI, With No Relief In Sight

The FAA last week ordered domestic airlines to drop 4 percent of their flights at 40 major U.S. airports, including Detroit Metro Airport.

Trump Pardons Michigan's Alleged False Electors For 2020 ‘Offenses' Seeking To Overturn Election

The pardons are largely symbolic, as they only apply to federal charges, which none of the individuals on the list were facing.

Trump Proposes $2K Tariff Dividend: Who Would Qualify In MI

The president suggested giving most Americans at least $2,000 from tariff revenue collected by his administration

Lawmakers Move To End Shutdown: How MI Senators Voted

If the deal is to be approved, it must pass the House, and President Donald Trump then must sign it.

MDOT Protest Rules Raise Eyebrows, First Amendment Concerns Among Lawyers, Political Advocates

The proposed rules also block individuals from making sales or soliciting funds except for charities that receive permission from MDOT.

MI Plans To Pay Full SNAP Benefits Once State Receives Federal Funds

​Michigan says it will issue full SNAP benefits to recipients as soon as the state receives funding from the federal government.

What MI Travelers Should Know About Their Rights Amid Flight Delays

Here is what to know for travelers facing canceled or delayed flights at Detroit Metro Airport due to the lengthy government shutdown.

States' Death Penalty Policies Are Heading In Sharply Different Directions

Twenty-seven states allow the death penalty, but four — California, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania — have paused executions.

MI Airport Among 40 That Will See Flight Reductions

The Federal Aviation Administration plans to announce on Thursday 40 "high-volume markets" where flights will be reduced by 10 percent.

Democrats Who Back Reproductive Rights Win Key Races

“Governors have never mattered more,” she said Tuesday night. “In this state, I am determined to build prosperity for all of our citizens.”

MI Car Dealership Accused Of Selling Used Cars As New, Gets License Suspended

Investigators said they found more than two dozen instances of the dealership selling used vehicles as new.

SNAP Benefits Partially Restored: What It Means For MI

The administration had a Monday deadline to tell a federal judge whether it would resume SNAP funding to recipients in MI and nationwide.

Michigan Lawyer Says Halloween Terror Plot That FBI Director Kash Patel Described Never Existed

Patel said more information would be coming soon, but the FBI and Michigan authorities have offered few details about the case.

Judges Order SNAP Benefits Must Continue: What It Means For MI

Two federal judges ordered that the SNAP program must be at least partially continued.