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House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) has removed Representative Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) from his role as Minority Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee.

Small Business Briefing covers HR tools, legislative updates, and disaster aid

The latest edition of the Small Business Briefing, hosted by Kelli Saunders and Sarah Miller, provided updates relevant to small business owners in Michigan.

Northern Michigan University announces Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony for September

The Northern Michigan University Athletic Department has announced that the 2025 NMU Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on September 19, 2025.

Genesee County man claims $25,000-a-year-for-life Michigan Lottery prize

A Genesee County resident has claimed a significant prize from the Michigan Lottery after winning $25,000 a year for life through the Lucky For Life game.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Michigan declines from Q4 FY2024 to Q1 FY2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Michigan during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $292,558, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

FDA Inspection: What type of Michigan companies were under most scrutiny during July?

By R. M. Arnold | Aug 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Biologics companies from Michigan in July.

Burkman and Wohl plead no contest in Michigan voter intimidation robocall case

John Burkman and Jacob Wohl have entered no contest pleas to charges related to a robocall campaign aimed at discouraging Black voters in Detroit from participating in the 2020 general election.

Saginaw man faces trial for 2003 murder after new DNA evidence

Jason Cabello, 47, of Saginaw, will stand trial in Saginaw County’s 10th Circuit Court for the alleged 2003 murder and sexual assault of Jeanette Wilton.

Michigan joins multistate lawsuit challenging restrictions on transgender youth healthcare

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate lawsuit that challenges recent federal actions aimed at limiting access to health care for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary youth.

Guidance updated on workplace recording rules after recent NLRB decisions

With the widespread use of cell phones and listening devices, employers are facing new challenges in managing situations where employees record conversations at work.

Serial armed robber sentenced after multi-agency investigation links him to shootings and rapes

Deandre Martece Williams has been sentenced to 327 months in prison for charges including felon in possession of a firearm and kidnapping, following a series of violent crimes he committed in 2023.

Former WMU exchange student arraigned in cold case sexual assault after extradition

Al Allan De Los Santos Mueses, a 40-year-old former exchange student from the Dominican Republic who attended Western Michigan University, was arraigned in Kalamazoo on July 28 after being extradited from Miami.

Small business group urges clarity in Michigan graduated income tax petition language

Small business representatives raised concerns at a Michigan Board of Canvassers meeting regarding the summary language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would introduce a graduated income tax in the state.

CEO and medical director charged in $500M COVID-19 test billing fraud scheme

Two individuals have been charged in connection with a $500 million scheme involving fraudulent billing for COVID-19 testing services, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr.

Birmingham financial advisor faces insurance fraud charges involving senior clients

A Birmingham man, Todd Bernstein, 67, has been charged with four counts of insurance fraud, each carrying a possible four-year sentence.

Northern Michigan lacrosse releases full schedule for upcoming 2026 season

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) lacrosse team has released its schedule for the 2026 season, with games set to begin in February.

Sen. Nesbitt on Traverse City crime: 'This unspeakable violence has no place in Michigan'

Aric Nesbitt, a Senator from Michigan, said that he is closely monitoring the situation in Traverse City and has called for unity and support for those affected by recent violence.

Michigan House Republicans say school phone ban bill failed with no Democratic votes

Michigan House Republicans announced that State Representative Noah Arbit expressed support for Representative Mark Tisdel's bill to limit cell phone use in schools but ultimately voted against it.

Michigan marks six decades since start of medicaid healthcare coverage

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) marked the 60th anniversary of Medicaid, a program that has provided health care coverage to millions in the state since its creation.

Oakland County man wins top Colossal Cashword prize from Michigan Lottery