Michigan government news

Michigan to Distribute $34 Million to Unemployment Claimants

News Summary Michigan will distribute about $34 million to 23,000 unemployment claimants following a class-action lawsuit settlement. The settlement addresses…

4 weeks ago

Senator Peters Introduces Bipartisan Preventing Power Outages Act

News Summary U.S. Senator Gary Peters has proposed the Preventing Power Outages Act to enhance power grid resilience in Michigan…

1 month ago

Michigan Launches New Unclaimed Property Website

News Summary Michigan has introduced a redesigned Unclaimed Property website to assist residents in locating lost assets, including bank accounts…

1 month ago

Michigan Launches Redesigned Unclaimed Property Website

News Summary On May 13, 2025, Michigan unveiled a new website for its Unclaimed Property Program, aimed at assisting residents…

1 month ago

Michigan CRA Proposes Live Surveillance Rules for Marijuana Businesses

News Summary The Cannabis Regulatory Agency in Michigan is proposing new rules that would enable real-time surveillance of marijuana businesses…

1 month ago

Genesee County Plans New Long-Term Care Facility for Veterans

News Summary Genesee County is moving forward with plans to establish a long-term care facility for veterans in the Flint…

1 month ago

Legal Battle Erupts Over Ludington Pumped Storage Plant Upgrades

News Summary DTE Energy and Consumers Energy have filed a lawsuit against Toshiba America Energy Systems Corp. over an $800…

1 month ago

North Lake Correctional Facility to Reopen as Detention Center

News Summary The North Lake Correctional Facility in Baldwin, Michigan, is set to reopen as an 1,800-bed immigration detention center,…

1 month ago

Michigan Strengthens Protections Against Elder Financial Exploitation

News Summary Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced significant changes to the state's Uniform Securities Act, requiring investment professionals…

1 month ago

Michigan Attorney General to Sue Fossil Fuel Industry

News Summary Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is initiating legal action against major fossil fuel companies, targeting them for their…

1 month ago