Michigan gas tax hike coming in 2022
Michigan gas tax hike coming in 2022
The increase is prescribed by a 2015 law that indexes the gas tax to the rate of inflation.
Dan Patterson
Dan Patterson
"I thought these issues were things you read about in history books that we moved on from as a country. Now, as an adult, I’m fighting this battle on behalf of my kids and it feels like the country is moving backwards."
Michigan’s “independent” mapmaking commission
Michigan’s “independent” mapmaking commission
Detroit City Hall Raided in FBI Corruption Investigation
Detroit City Hall Raided in FBI Corruption Investigation
Once again, public officials in Michigan have been indicted for bribery and other serious charges.
Lawmaker to introduce bill on Whitmer campaign finances
Lawmaker to introduce bill on Whitmer campaign finances
A Michigan state senator is drafting legislation that would eliminate a recall loophole the governor has used to exceed the ordinary limit on campaign fundraising.
Whitmer’s economy in flames
Whitmer’s economy in flames
Forest Hills school board rejects parent calls for transparency
Forest Hills school board rejects parent calls for transparency
Board President Mary Vonck told dozens of parents the district would not livestream board meetings or make recordings available online, as it did during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden administration extends Canadian travel ban
Biden administration extends Canadian travel ban
Michigan lawmakers in both major parties have criticized the move, which aims to prevent the spread of the coronavirus but delivers substantial negative economic impact for the state.
Forest Hill school board secrecy
Forest Hill school board secrecy
Michigan’s lousy lemonade laws
Michigan’s lousy lemonade laws
Whitmer’s campaign cash loophole
Whitmer’s campaign cash loophole
Bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers repeal Whitmer’s emergency powers
Bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers repeal Whitmer’s emergency powers
The House and Senate voted to repeal the law giving the governor unilateral authority to impose emergency measures like public health restrictions.
Whitmer’s emergency powers stalled
Whitmer’s emergency powers stalled
Michigan regulators could shut down your child’s lemonade stand
Michigan regulators could shut down your child’s lemonade stand
As states around the country pass laws to protect kids’ lemonade stands from vague and overreaching regulations, Michigan’s legal landscape remains murky.