Michigan Senate Proposes New Method for University Board Selections
June 5, 2026
Michigan Senate proposes governor-appointed university boards to address criticism; House plan for bipartisan boards.
Michigan Senate proposes governor-appointed university boards to address criticism; House plan for bipartisan boards.
Senate Republicans advanced $70 billion for immigration enforcement, facing internal rifts and controversy over funds.
Governor Whitmer spoke in Kalamazoo about gun violence prevention, signing an order re-establishing a task force.
Residents of a Detroit suburb oppose rezoning a 10-acre plot for a cold storage facility, citing the loss of green space.
The state is nearing the July 1 deadline for a balanced budget, with lawmakers keen to avoid last year’s standoff.
Work began on a $35M project in Oakland County to address housing needs for Michiganders with developmental disabilities.
Republican Rep. Tom Barrett’s campaign t-shirts, claimed as “Made in USA,” are actually produced in Haiti, conflicting with his job creation stance.
A proposal to change how board members are appointed at Michigan’s “Big Three” universities failed in the state House.
Asylum-seeker Yerlys Moreno López was injured in an encounter with ICE agents in Detroit, leading to surgery and disputes.
Democratic Michigan lawmakers push for a renters’ “bill of rights,” including 90-day notice for rent hikes and relocation aid.
Energy costs in the U.S. have increased due to military actions on Iran, with prices projected to rise further.
Michigan residents can vote for their favorite “I voted” sticker design until June 30, with three votes per category.
