David Eggert
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Lansing, MI, United States
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Whitmer signs $1.1 billion spending bill that has funding for businesses, housing
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed $1.1 billion in supplemental spending, touting new funding to support economic development, affordable housing and community revitalization.It was the first time a governor and lawmakers enacted a bill this early in a legislative term in… → Read More
Whitmer's State of the State tonight: Watch live now
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is poised to give her fifth annual State of the State speech, her first in person since before the pandemic and her first to a Legislature that is now controlled by her party. It is the Democrat's opportunity to update the public on where Michigan stands and to present a vision for leading the state forward. What to know: → Read More
Michigan Legislature to be led by a woman and a Black lawmaker for the first time
LANSING — Democrats on Thursday elected Rep. Joe Tate and Sen. Winnie Brinks as the next leaders of the Michigan Legislature, the first time the chambers will be led by a Black lawmaker and a woman.Tate, of Detroit, won support from House Democrats, who took control in Tuesday's election… → Read More
Who's donated to groups supporting Dixon, Whitmer
Major Republican donors including Devos, Van Andel families bet on campaign to unseat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. → Read More
Bill to protect Airbnb-style rentals approved by Senate panel
LANSING — A Michigan Senate panel on Wednesday advanced legislation that would prevent local governments from passing or enforcing ordinances that have the effect of prohibiting short-term rentals.The bill, which the House narrowly passed nearly a year ago, was sent to the Senate on a 6-3… → Read More
Michigan judge orders restoration of minimum wage hike, paid leave law that Republicans weakened in 2018
Michigan Republicans' lame-duck maneuver to weaken voter-proposed minimum wage and paid sick leave laws was unconstitutional and the original initiatives remain in effect, a judge ruled Tuesday. → Read More
Consumers Energy will raise natural gas rates after securing regulators' approval
Consumers Energy will raise natural gas bills by $170 million in October — an average of $6.98 per customer — after regulators approved a scaled-back rate increase. → Read More
10 things to know about the new state budget lawmakers passed overnight
New spending includes education, shoring up pension funds and nonprofits, money for UM's Detroit Center for Innovation. → Read More
Tudor Dixon nabs primary endorsement from Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Michigan business group backs TV host in Republican primary → Read More
Whitmer vetoes Republicans' $2.6 billion tax cut bill, flags constitutional issues
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday vetoed Republicans' $2.6 billion tax cut legislation, citing constitutional defects over how it was amended before being passed by the Legislature.Republican lawmakers did not negotiate the bill with Democrats before sending it to her.Whitmer said… → Read More
FBI arrests Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley on charges tied to Jan. 6 riot
The FBI arrested Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley on misdemeanor charges at his West Michigan home Thursday for allegedly participating in the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Kelley, 40, is accused of unlawfully entering a restricted building or grounds, disorderly… → Read More
Swim-up bars, more self-serve booze will be legal under bills Whitmer will sign
LANSING — Michigan will authorize self-serve "tap walls" that allow customers to dispense beer, wine and mixed drinks for themselves under a bill that lawmakers advanced closer to the governor's desk Wednesday.They also finalized legislation to legalize swim-up bars at resorts, waterparks… → Read More
Whitmer will sign bill to make Michigan 2nd state to let 17-year-olds bartend, serve alcohol
LANSING — Lawmakers voted Tuesday to make Michigan the second state in which 17-year-olds could tend bar and bring alcoholic drinks to tables, passing a bill that is intended to help address a labor shortage in the hospitality industry as the busy summer season nears. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans… → Read More
Michigan approves $135 million in incentives for Ford expansion
Michigan on Thursday awarded Ford Motor Co. $135 million in incentives as part of the automaker's plan to add about 3,200 jobs and spend an additional $2 billion over the next two years. The package, which was approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund board, includes a $100.8 million Critical… → Read More
Johnson, Craig sue to get on the ballot for governor
LANSING — Republican gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson sued the state Friday in a bid to be placed on the August primary ballot, a day after he and four other contenders were ruled ineligible due to massive signature fraud. Johnson is a Bloomfield Hills businessman and self-proclaimed … → Read More
Michigan Senate votes to pause fuel taxes
LANSING — The Michigan Senate voted Thursday to temporarily waive the state's fuel taxes, with proponents citing high prices and recent projections of an even higher budget surplus.The bills would, for three months starting June 15, lift the 27.2-cents-a-gallon gasoline and diesel taxes and… → Read More
Primary problem: Michigan GOP governor candidates short signatures
Michigan’s elections bureau says five Republican candidates for governor, including two leading contenders, failed to file enough valid nominating signatures and shouldn't qualify for the August primary. → Read More
Michigan elections bureau says Craig, Johnson should not qualify for primary
Michigan’s elections bureau said late Monday that five Republican candidates for governor, including two leading contenders, failed to file enough valid nominating signatures and should not qualify for the August primary. → Read More
Michigan bureau: 2 top GOP governor candidates short sigs
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s elections bureau said late Monday that five Republican candidates for governor, including two leading contenders, fai... → Read More
Michigan GOP governor candidates short signatures
The state elections bureau said late Monday that five Republican candidates for governor, including two leading contenders, failed to file enough valid nominating signatures and should not qualify … → Read More