Whitmer appoints judge to Michigan probate court
Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Dr. Amber Libby to the 6th District Probate Court, which serves Mackinac and Luce Counties. Libby, of Saint Ignace, previously served as a senior assistant public
Michigan commits $89 million to restore Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers
Michigan announced an $89 million commitment to clean up and restore the Detroit River, Kalamazoo River and other waterways across the state, addressing decades of industrial contamination. The
Michigan deploys new research vessel for Lake Michigan fisheries
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources commissioned a new research vessel on Sept. 30 to monitor Lake Michigan fisheries and replace an aging predecessor. The 66-foot steel-hulled Research
Ford, JPMorganChase launch platform to scale Michigan manufacturing
Ford Motor Company, JPMorganChase, the State of Michigan, Michigan Central and Newlab announced the Michigan Launchpad for Industrial Innovation & Transformation (Michigan LIFT), a platform designed
Michigan utility commission announces energy affordability targets
Michigan's public utility regulator is advancing concrete measures to lower energy costs for income-constrained households, according to the Michigan Public Service Commission. The MPSC said it is
Michigan announces 127 new jobs from three business expansions
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced three business expansion projects that will create at least 127 new jobs and generate more than $90.6 million in capital investment across Ingham, Kent,
Michigan adds restrictions on invasive plants and firewood
Michigan is restricting the sale and movement of several invasive species to prevent their spread throughout the state, according to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Water
Michigan opens $1 million in coastal resilience grants
Michigan is making approximately $1 million available in grant funding for projects that protect and restore coastal communities and natural resources, the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and
Michigan bans price optimization in insurance rates
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation banning price optimization in insurance, a practice in which companies charge different premiums to customers based on their willingness to pay
Michigan DNR rescues 27 lake sturgeon from stranded river pools
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources rescued 27 lake sturgeon from isolated pools in the Ontonagon River channel after hikers reported spotting the fish stranded in low-water conditions in
Michigan fundraiser raises $92,000 for foster youth scholarships
A fundraiser at a Detroit casino raised nearly $92,000 for scholarships for young people aging out of Michigan's foster care system, the Michigan Department of Treasury announced. The Sept. 18 event
Michigan awards $1.5 million to community violence intervention programs
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services awarded $1.5 million to five community organizations to support violence intervention programs in areas experiencing high rates of firearm
Michigan governor signs budget bills authorizing $1.3 billion for college upgrades
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed eight bipartisan bills authorizing $1.3 billion in capital outlay projects across Michigan's higher education institutions. The bills, which include an exception to
Three Automotive Suppliers Expand in Michigan, Creating 243 Jobs
Three automotive suppliers announced major expansions in Michigan that will create at least 243 jobs and generate more than $64.8 million in capital investment, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said. U.S.
Michigan governor concludes investment mission to South Korea and Taiwan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer concluded an investment mission to South Korea and Taiwan, meeting with companies already operating in Michigan and exploring new opportunities in semiconductors, robotics,
Michigan bans untreated firewood from outside state starting 2027
Michigan will ban untreated firewood from outside the state beginning January 1, 2027, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced. The quarantine is intended to block
Whitmer Returns to Taiwan to Attract Investment
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is on a mission to Taiwan to attract investment in Michigan's semiconductor, drone, and robotics industries. The visit, her third since 2023, includes meetings with
Gov. Whitmer Urges Tariff Changes in Wall Street Journal Op-Ed
Governor Gretchen Whitmer published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal calling for changes to federal tariff policy, arguing it is harming Michigan's economy and families. "A strong economy
South Korean automaker announces $93 million Michigan expansion
South Korean automotive components manufacturer Hansae Mobility USA Manufacturing, LLC announced plans to create 102 new jobs and invest over $93.2 million to expand operations in Chesterfield
Michigan Revises Forest Plan After Massive Ice Storm
Michigan's Department of Natural Resources opened its revised State Forest Management Plan for public review following a March 2025 ice storm that snapped trees and downed limbs across the northern
Michigan college savings program hits $10 billion milestone, cuts fees
Michigan's Education Savings Program (MESP) has surpassed $10 billion in assets under management, with more than 340,000 account holders saving for college, career training, and other qualified
Michigan seeks volunteers for final highway cleanup of the year
The Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking volunteers for the final scheduled Adopt-A-Highway cleanup period of 2026, which runs from Sept. 19 through Sept. 27. Sections of highway are
Michigan distributes first payments from $2 billion road funding plan
Local government agencies across Michigan are receiving their first payments from a new nearly $2 billion annual road funding program that dedicates money to roads, bridges, and transit. The
Governor leads Michigan delegation to South Korea seeking investment
Governor Gretchen Whitmer kicked off an investment mission to South Korea, where she and a delegation of business, government and industry leaders will meet with companies and officials to attract
Michigan extends deadline for storm-damaged food assistance
Michigan residents receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and affected by recent storms in Wayne County may be eligible for replacement benefits to cover food spoiled during
Michigan bridge project advances in national awards competition
The Michigan Department of Transportation's project to rebuild the Fruit Ridge Avenue bridge over I-96 in Walker has advanced to the finals of the American Association of State Highway and
Michigan regulators approve reduced DTE Gas rate increase
Michigan's Public Service Commission approved a $74.52 million annual rate increase for DTE Gas Company, rejecting more than half of the utility's request. The utility had sought a net rate increase
Michigan approves air permit for Ford's Blue Oval Battery Plant
Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy approved an air permit for Ford Motor Company's Blue Oval Battery Plant on September 10, 2026, without requiring changes to the
Michigan DNR Launches Rebuilt Interactive Hunting Lands Map
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources launched a new version of MiHunt, an interactive map showing lands open to public hunting, available at Michigan.gov/MiHunt. The map was released just as
Michigan updates fishing regulations for trout, salmon, and sturgeon
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission enacted regulation changes to Fisheries Orders 254 and 205, effective September 10, 2026, affecting inland trout, salmon, and lake sturgeon fishing
Michigan secures $778.8 million final financing for road program
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation has secured $778.8 million in final financing, ensuring completion of all remaining projects approved under the
Michigan Launches Online Database of Violence Prevention Programs
Michigan State Police and the University of Michigan have launched an online dashboard designed to help communities find violence prevention and intervention programs operating across the state. The
Michigan highway resurfacing project begins this month
The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing approximately $350,000 to resurface a section of westbound US-10 in Bay County, work that begins Sept. 13, the agency said. The resurfacing
Michigan grants $892,200 to support fish habitat improvements across 10 counties
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has awarded $892,200 in Fisheries Habitat Grants to 10 conservation projects across the state. The funding will support habitat rehabilitation and fish
Virus detected in Michigan white-tailed deer
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources confirmed epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus in free-ranging white-tailed deer across four counties — Branch, Ingham, Jackson, and Lenawee — marking the
Michigan reviews permits as court challenges proposed tunnel for aging underwater pipelines
Michigan must reconsider permits it issued in July for a proposed Great Lakes tunnel project in light of a recent state Supreme Court decision, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department
Michigan State Police launches searchable cold case database
Michigan State Police added online resources to help the public search unsolved crimes and share information with investigators. The dedicated webpages highlight selected cold cases on the state
34,000 people walk across Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day
Roughly 34,000 people participated in the 2026 Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The turnout was on the upper end for recent years, which have
$1 million bridge repair project to close ramps in Grand Rapids
The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing approximately $1 million to improve a bridge at the US-131 and I-196 interchange in Grand Rapids, beginning Sept. 8. Work on the southbound
Michigan to resurface 1.6-mile stretch of I-94 in four counties
The Michigan Department of Transportation and contractor Rieth Riley Construction Co. Inc. will begin resurfacing several sections of Interstate 94 between Sawyer Road in Berrien County and Helmer
Governor appoints 10 leaders to oversee Michigan's literacy initiative
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the Every Child Reads Champions Council, a new advisory body created to guide Michigan's statewide literacy plan. The council, created through
Michigan reopens highway after $300,000 flood repair project
The Michigan Department of Transportation has reopened M-119 between West Stutsmanville Road and Terpening Road after completing a $300,000 project to repair damage from April flooding. Contractors
Michigan launches Preparedness Month following severe weather
Michigan has declared September as Preparedness Month, with state officials encouraging residents to create emergency plans and supplies following recent flooding and tornadoes that have damaged
Michigan State Police completes trust-building certification program
The Michigan State Police has completed the Trust Building Campaign Pledge, a certification program from the International Association of Chiefs of Police designed to strengthen relationships between
Michigan agencies certify firewood sellers ahead of holiday weekend
The Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources are reminding consumers not to move firewood long distances before the Labor Day weekend to prevent the spread of
Michigan announces 125 new defense industry jobs in Sterling Heights
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a business expansion that will create at least 125 new jobs in the defense industry. Capture Group Inc., the U.S. entity of Capture Systems Ltd., will establish a
Michigan suspending most highway construction for Labor Day weekend
The Michigan Department of Transportation is suspending construction work on nearly 60 percent of its road and bridge projects statewide during Labor Day weekend to improve traffic flow and
Michigan lifts highway restrictions for Labor Day weekend
The Michigan Department of Transportation is temporarily removing lane restrictions on nearly 60 percent of its road and bridge projects statewide to ease traffic delays during Labor Day weekend
Michigan begins $2.8 million bridge repair project on US-31
The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $2.8 million project Tuesday, Sept. 8, to repair and improve northbound and southbound bridges on US-31 over Walsh Road and US-31 Business Route
Michigan opens $2.4 million invasive species grant program for 2026
Michigan's Invasive Species Grant Program is accepting proposals for its 2026 funding cycle, with $2.4 million available to applicants, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The