Author: Great Lakes Commission
Gretchen Whitmer: I want to find âcommon groundâ with Donald Trump
The Michigan governor talks tariffs with Trump this weekend and offers praise for Republican House Speaker Matt Hall, saying he has the âguts and brainsâ to propose a plan to fix Michiganâs roads….
Hertel, Runestad win chair races as Michigan Republicans reject Trump pick
State Sen. Jim Runestad will serve as Michigan GOP chair after beating Trump-endorsed Meshawn Maddock at convention. Democrats pick Curtis Hertel Jr. to lead the state party headed into 2026 elections….
Michigan municipalities getting nearly $100 million from marijuana tax
Almost $100 million will be distributed to 302 Michigan municipalities, including cities and tribes, from the state’s marijuana tax revenue to fund local projects like schools and roads….
Michigan high school graduation rates reach new high
Michigan leaders cite several reasons for the increase: opportunities to make up class credit, career and tech classes that students enjoy and more….
Iron Mountain eyes novel plan to cut iconic deer park: castration
Iron Mountain may castrate bucks to spur closure of its historic deer park, which has lost its luster as herds now roam local yards….