Michigan Politics 2026: Economy, Elections, and High-Stakes Decisions
January 9, 2026
Michigan politics faces a high-stakes 2026 with tight budgets, statewide races, and potential constitutional changes.
Michigan politics faces a high-stakes 2026 with tight budgets, statewide races, and potential constitutional changes.
A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows 61% of Americans want the U.S. as a moral leader, but only 39% believe it currently is.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson outlines a health policy platform focused on access, affordability, and fairness
Tom Leonard’s campaign for Michigan governor focuses on utility regulation reform, aiming to lower rates and boost choice.
U-M students are invited to the Campus of the Future Student Idea Showcase to propose transformative learning ideas.
Women’s health topics like breast cancer and menopause are now mainstream, but beware of oversimplified information.
Governor Whitmer appeals a court ruling on Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline, citing safety concerns in the Great Lakes.
Michigan AG Dana Nessel reverses GOP-led budget cuts, citing constitutional violations. House Republicans plan to sue.
Flu cases in Michigan are rising sharply, with a 40% increase in hospitalizations. The CDC reports 11M cases nationwide.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan bills to curb ticket bots in Michigan, aiding fair access to live events.
Michigan health officials urge parents to follow AAP’s immunization schedule despite CDC’s reduced vaccine guidelines.
The Michigan Senate’s top Republican calls for an audit of the state’s Child Development and Care Program amid fraud concerns.
