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East Lansing’s finances have the city on track for a structural deficit in coming years, but it is properly funding its ...
11/30/2025

East Lansing’s finances have the city on track for a structural deficit in coming years, but it is properly funding its pension, according to state law.

Five years left on an income tax meant to shore up city’s retirement system

The Rochester Community School District Board of Education has censured a board member for informing the public of an up...
11/30/2025

The Rochester Community School District Board of Education has censured a board member for informing the public of an upcoming proposal for a tax increase.

Woman censured for sharing public information

As schools see record budget, prominent Democrat says that’s not enough.
11/29/2025

As schools see record budget, prominent Democrat says that’s not enough.

State board member alleges schools underfunded by $4.5 billion one year after Dem leadership praises funding

State to buy, raze $18M century-old hunting ranch in Cheboygan County.
11/29/2025

State to buy, raze $18M century-old hunting ranch in Cheboygan County.

Property includes a ranch, cabins, pole barns, and an airstrip

Michigan clawing back $2.7B from 350,000 people.
11/29/2025

Michigan clawing back $2.7B from 350,000 people.

Five years later, Michigan wants billions back

The 2025-26 Michigan budget that took effect last month contains many fewer earmarks than budgets of recent years, and i...
11/29/2025

The 2025-26 Michigan budget that took effect last month contains many fewer earmarks than budgets of recent years, and it brings some significant changes to the earmarking process.

New procedures in place for requesting earmarks, receiving funds

Michigan taxpayers are paying the salaries of more than 4,000 six-figure employees at the state health department, even ...
11/29/2025

Michigan taxpayers are paying the salaries of more than 4,000 six-figure employees at the state health department, even as the agency’s failures have produced fraud and hundreds of millions in erroneous benefit payments.

Payroll surges over 4 years, while errors cost taxpayers millions

Barn ban: Ingham farmer clears first legal hurdle.
11/28/2025

Barn ban: Ingham farmer clears first legal hurdle.

Equestrian barn got pass, Ingle’s didn’t, records show

Ann Arbor Summertime Festival rakes in the cash from U of M, state taxpayers.
11/28/2025

Ann Arbor Summertime Festival rakes in the cash from U of M, state taxpayers.

City of Ann Arbor also sends funds to event organizers

The East Lansing City Council is grappling with budget woes that could spiral into insolvency over the next five years, ...
11/28/2025

The East Lansing City Council is grappling with budget woes that could spiral into insolvency over the next five years, according to a local publication that closely studied the city's funding issues.

Treasury placed city’s underfunded pension on corrective plan in 2017

House passes bills to curb DNR’s warrantless property searches.
11/27/2025

House passes bills to curb DNR’s warrantless property searches.

Bill inspired by CapCon story might secure private property rights

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