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Michigan creates additional marijuana tax to fund Whitmer’s plan to ‘fix the damn roads’ — REUTERS / ixx511

Gretchen Whitmer · Lansing

Michigan creates additional marijuana tax to fund Whitmer’s plan to ‘fix the damn roads’

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Michigan’s housing authority avoids funding cuts

Lansing, Michigan · Lansing

Michigan’s housing authority avoids funding cuts

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(The Center Square) – Funding will remain steady for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority going into the new fiscal year.See the Story

Benton Township Police Chief attends gun violence summit in Lansing

Gun Violence · Lansing

Benton Township Police Chief attends gun violence summit in Lansing

Benton Township Police Chief Greg Abrams is hoping to help prevent gun violence in the community with some of the things he learned at the 2025 Gun Violence Intervention Summit in Lansing last week. Speaking on the latest Chat with the Chief podcast, Abrams said he learned a lot of surprising things about gun violence. One of them was that a lot of gun owners still don’t know about the state’s new safe storage law. “Public Act 17 of 2023 require…See the Story

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Michigan’s housing authority avoids funding cuts

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(The Center Square) – Funding will remain steady for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority going into the new fiscal year.Lansing, Michigan · Lansing See the Story

Whitmer Won’t Run for President, and Lansing Reporters Are Stuck

No one gets to make the big jump to the Capitol to cover a President Whitmer, and now they're left with Duggan and Benson The post Whitmer Won’t Run for President, and Lansing Reporters Are Stuck appeared first on Michigan Enjoyer.Lansing, Michigan · Lansing Read Article

Michigan Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy & Commodity Division

LANSING, Mich. — On Friday, the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies announced Vermeesch will oversee the development of legislative and regulatory initiatives shaped by member-driven policy, working closely with elected officials, industry leaders, and Farm Bureau members. In his new role, effective Oct. 20, Vermeesch will lead the division’s strategic efforts to engage policymakers and champion the organization’s grassroots advocacy priori…Lansing, Michigan · Lansing Read Article

Democrat Donor Faces Embezzlement Probe over $20M Grant from Gretchen Whitmer's Administration

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's (D) chief of staff reportedly apologized after a $20 million grant was not given to the correct group.Gretchen Whitmer · Lansing Read Article

Lansing becomes LGBTQ welcoming city, but stops short of sanctuary status

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The resolution is largely symbolic but calls for City Council members to develop pro-LGBTQ policies, ensure that city programs are inclusive and appoint LGBTQ community members to city boards.LGBTQ+ · Lansing Read Article

Happening today: road closure, Queso for a Cause, non-motorized transportation plan

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(WSYM) - FOX47 News is helping inform you of the top local stories in your neighborhood. Happening Today helps neighbors know what is going on throughout the day. Here's a look at what's happening today Holt road closureHolt neighbors, if you drop off your kids at school, you could be impacted by a road closure next to the junior high school this morning.Aurelius Rd. between Weswilmar Dr. and Wilcox Rd. will be closed from today until Sunday for…Breast Cancer · Lansing Read Article

Benton Township Police Chief attends gun violence summit in Lansing

Benton Township Police Chief Greg Abrams is hoping to help prevent gun violence in the community with some of the things he learned at the 2025 Gun Violence Intervention Summit in Lansing last week. Speaking on the latest Chat with the Chief podcast, Abrams said he learned a lot of surprising things about gun violence. One of them was that a lot of gun owners still don’t know about the state’s new safe storage law. “Public Act 17 of 2023 require…Gun Violence · Lansing See the Story

Lansing powers ahead with one of Michigan’s fastest-growing job markets

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Lansing is ranked as one of Michigans top regions for job growth, with recent CES data revealing thousands of new positions added in just the past year. From innovative biotech companies to a booming battery plant, the Lansing region is proving itself to be a major player in the states economic engine. Lansing added 5,400 jobs from June 2024 to June 2025, making it the second-highest job growth region in Michigan. Manufacturing led the growth wi…CES · Lansing Read Article

MDARD Director Shares Budget Statement

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring shared the following statement Friday on the Fiscal Year 2026 bipartisan budget signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer this week: “This bipartisan budget ensures we can continue protecting Michiganders through our food safety efforts, creating economic opportunities for farmers and producers who put food on the table and preparing for future emer…Gretchen Whitmer · Lansing Read Article

No Kings protests will contest Trump. What are your rights in Michigan?

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The ACLU and Human Rights Campaign offer safety tips, information on rights during protests.Donald Trump · Lansing Read Article