https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-government Michigan Government en-US Copyright Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:47:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/michigan-only-one-of-two-states-that-cant-request-documents-from-its-legislature State lawmakers and the governor's office are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act and certain open meetings regulations. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:47:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/michigan-only-one-of-two-states-that-cant-request-documents-from-its-legislature David Nicholas https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-25/mike-duggan-makes-michigan-gubernatorial-pitch-to-cmu-students Duggan is running as an independent candidate. He cited his success as Detroit mayor in bringing down crime and attracting business during his pitch to young voters. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:59:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-25/mike-duggan-makes-michigan-gubernatorial-pitch-to-cmu-students Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-04/mich-house-gop-blasts-nessel-plan-to-sue-oil-and-gas-industry Republicans are pushing back against Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s plan to deputize private practice attorneys to pursue climate lawsuits against oil and gas companies. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:19:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-04/mich-house-gop-blasts-nessel-plan-to-sue-oil-and-gas-industry Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-01-03/michigan-politics-and-state-government-had-its-ups-and-downs-in-2021 Michigan politics and state government had its ups and downs in 2021. Mon, 03 Jan 2022 23:40:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-01-03/michigan-politics-and-state-government-had-its-ups-and-downs-in-2021 Jake Neher, Cheyna Roth https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2021-06-03/governor-whitmer-vetoes-bill-that-prohibits-suspension-of-transparency-during-emergencies Governor Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed a bill its west Michigan sponsor says was drafted providing greater transparency during a State of Emergency. The… Thu, 03 Jun 2021 22:46:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2021-06-03/governor-whitmer-vetoes-bill-that-prohibits-suspension-of-transparency-during-emergencies Patrick Center https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2021-05-21/appeals-court-ruled-that-parts-of-northern-michigan-are-not-a-reservation Treaty signed by Michigan tribes did not create a reservation in Northwest Michigan Appeals court ruled. An appeals court ruled this week that sections of… Fri, 21 May 2021 18:29:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2021-05-21/appeals-court-ruled-that-parts-of-northern-michigan-are-not-a-reservation Gena Harris https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-07-16/governor-whitmer-increases-oversight-for-state-contracts-larger-than-250-000 Under a rule change, more state contracts will now need additional oversight in order to receive approval.The new rule requires contracts larger than… Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:38:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-07-16/governor-whitmer-increases-oversight-for-state-contracts-larger-than-250-000 https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2018-05-01/thanedar-files-formal-challenge-to-el-sayed-eligibility A Democrat running for governor is challenging the eligibility of another Democrat to appear on the August primary ballot. Shri Thanedar says he is not… Tue, 01 May 2018 22:07:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2018-05-01/thanedar-files-formal-challenge-to-el-sayed-eligibility https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-06-01/lawmakers-show-a-bipartisan-lack-of-enthusiasm-toward-part-time-legislature Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley is getting pushback for his big announcement earlier this week. Calley says he’ll push for a ballot proposal that would… Thu, 01 Jun 2017 21:39:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-06-01/lawmakers-show-a-bipartisan-lack-of-enthusiasm-toward-part-time-legislature