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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at budget signing with legislative leaders.
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Whitmer signs Michigan’s $81 billion budget: More road funds, but at what cost?

Avatar photo by Bridge Michigan October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

The Michigan budget boosts road funding by $1.8 billion annually, prioritizing local roads. It introduces a 24% wholesale marijuana tax, expected to generate $420 million yearly. Additionally, the budget ensures free school meals for all students, allocating $201.6 million for those not covered by federal programs.

Michigan State Capitol dome
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Michigan budget bills dial back GOP environmental cuts as shutdown deadline approaches

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Red Great Lakes freighter passes the Mackinac Bridge.
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Trump administration steps into Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline lawsuit

Avatar photo by Michigan Advance September 23, 2025September 23, 2025
The Belle Isle Aquarium
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Belle Isle could shut down without Lansing budget deal: ‘That would be terrible’

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok September 20, 2025September 20, 2025
Construction workers gather in front of Michigan Capitol to demonstrate in favor of long-term road funding ahead of the state budget deadline.
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Whitmer calls on Michigan lawmakers to finish budget as shutdown creeps closer

Avatar photo by Associated Press September 17, 2025September 17, 2025
Michigan State Capitol building
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House GOP budget slashes Michigan’s water, health care spending: Whitmer calls for ‘serious and fast negotiations’

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt August 28, 2025August 28, 2025
Protestors outside Belleville Area District Library hold signs such as "our community is not a nuclear dump site!"
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Lawmakers urge Whitmer to act on hazardous waste as Wayne Disposal landfill expansion nears approval

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt August 20, 2025August 20, 2025
Construction cones lined up in a row
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What we’re reading: MDOT hits brakes on $500 million I-375 project after community pushback

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 14, 2025August 14, 2025
Michigan Public Service Commissioner Shaquila Myers
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Michigan utility commissioner appointment sparks environmental justice concerns

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt July 23, 2025July 23, 2025
Gretchen Whitmer delivers State of the State address.
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DTE, Consumers could influence utility regulator appointment, advocacy groups warn

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

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