Michigan Drivers Hit With 21-Cent Gas Tax Hike: Here’s What It Means
Michigan’s gas tax is set to rise nearly 21 cents per gallon, pushing prices higher and wallets thinner.
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After Church Tragedy, Grand Blanc Fire Chief Gets His Badge Back
After a deadly church fire and weeks of tension, Grand Blanc Fire Chief Jamie Jent is back. The community rallied around him as leaders agreed to review staffing and budget concerns.
Who Qualifies for the $600M Flint Water Crisis Payments?
The long-awaited Flint Water Settlement payments are finally coming, but who actually gets the money?
This Michigan City Spends More on Groceries Than Anywhere Else in the U.S.
Grocery bills are hitting hard in Michigan. Low incomes make everyday items like milk and coffee cost more than ever.
Grand Blanc Strong: How to Support Church Attack Victims
The community is rallying after the Grand Blanc church shooting and fire. Secure donations can be made through ELGA Credit Union’s official victim fund.
Michigan’s 10-Cent Bottle Law Could See Its Biggest Change Yet
Michigan’s iconic Bottle Bill is nearly 50 years old, but redemption rates are falling and water bottles remain uncovered.
Could Michigan Families See $600 Checks From Tariffs?
A proposed “American Worker Rebate Act” could deliver stimulus-style payments funded by tariffs. For Michigan, most households would be eligible for the full amount.
Could Michiganders Pay More for Concerts & Games? City Leaders Say Yes
A proposed admissions tax could generate $15M–$50M a year. Fans, already paying steep ticket prices, may not welcome another hike.
Michigan Leaders Clash Over Budget, State Shutdown Looms
Michigan could face its first government shutdown since 2009 if leaders don’t reach a budget deal by Oct. 1. Lawmakers remain divided over how to fund $3 billion for road repairs.
No More Government Paper Checks: How Michiganders Can Still Get Benefits
Most physical federal checks end Sept. 30, 2025; those already on electronic payments need do nothing. Michiganders without accounts should visit MI Open Accounts for help opening one.
What Are Your Real Odds of Winning the Michigan Lottery?
From Daily 3 to Powerball, Michigan Lottery players face odds ranging from 1 in 1,000 to over 1 in 292 million. Here’s how each game stacks up.
Michigan Lawmakers Investigate Mundy Township Megasite
Michigan lawmakers are investigating after SanDisk abandoned a $55B semiconductor plant in Mundy Township despite $6B in incentives. Local leaders will testify as the state faces scrutiny over its use of subsidies.