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News from September 2025

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Attorney general warns Texas company over alleged deceptive ticket sales for Mackinac Island

By A. U. Ward | Sep 26, 2025

Attorney General Dana Nessel has sent a cease and desist notice to MTVRS, LLC, a Texas-based company, alleging it used deceptive practices to sell tickets online to Mackinac Island attractions.

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Michigan lawmakers reach tentative state budget deal with increased business taxes

By J. F. Curtis | Sep 26, 2025

On Thursday night, Michigan legislative leaders and the Governor announced a tentative agreement on the 2025–26 state budget.

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Michigan attorney general announces national awards for two senior prosecutors

By D. T. Byrd | Sep 26, 2025

Two prosecutors from the Michigan Department of Attorney General have received significant recognition for their work in the legal field.

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Who are the former high school athletes from Lansing Metro area competing during the week of Monday, Sept. 29?

By V. N. Seeley | Sep 26, 2025

These ex-Lansing Metro area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Sept. 29.

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How many H-2A petitions made by Capitol News publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By C. B. Dorsey | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by an employer in the Capitol News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Michigan urges hunters to help stop spread of invasive aquatic plants

By Y. S. Spence | Sep 25, 2025

As waterfowl hunting season begins in Michigan, the state's Invasive Species Program is urging hunters to take steps to prevent the spread of invasive plants that threaten wetland habitats.

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Secretary Benson opposes DOJ demand for unredacted Michigan voter files

By F. K. Keen | Sep 25, 2025

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has responded to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice against Michigan and five other states regarding access to unredacted voter files.

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Congressman Tom Barrett highlights local meetings and legislative efforts in recent posts

By A. R. Hartman | Sep 25, 2025

Congressman Tom Barrett shared updates on September 24 and 25, 2025 about discussions on water infrastructure in Livingston County, the passage of his Military Helicopter Training Safety Act within a national defense package, and a banking...

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Attorneys general oppose proposed Capital One settlement over unpaid interest

By I. J. Gardner | Sep 25, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan group of 17 other state attorneys general in opposing a proposed class action settlement involving Capital One.

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Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist honored with Shirley Chisholm Award by NCBW

By F. K. Keen | Sep 25, 2025

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II has received the Shirley Chisholm Award from the National Congress of Black Women (NCBW), an honor that recognizes his work on behalf of working-class residents in Michigan.

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Michigan leaders reach bipartisan deal on state budget with increased road funding

By D. R. Lanham | Sep 25, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, and Speaker of the House Matt Hall have announced an agreement to pass Michigan’s School Aid and state budgets before the start of the new fiscal year on October 1.

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MDOT permits utility work on US-12 in Jonesville for September 26

By Y. S. Spence | Sep 25, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has granted Consumers Energy a permit to conduct utility work on US-12 (Chicago Street) at Evans Street in Jonesville, Hillsdale County.

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Court blocks linking emergency aid to state immigration enforcement

By I. J. Gardner | Sep 25, 2025

A federal court has ruled in favor of Michigan and 20 other states in a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s attempt to tie federal emergency funding to state cooperation with immigration enforcement.

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Attorneys general seek injunction against Medicaid funding cuts targeting Planned Parenthood

By I. J. Gardner | Sep 25, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the State of Pennsylvania, has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to prevent the Trump Administration from enforcing a provision in the latest...

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Elissa Slotkin comments on foreign policy and health care in latest social media posts

By A. R. Hartman | Sep 24, 2025

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Michigan Democrats criticize Mike Rogers after anti-abortion group endorses Senate bid

By D. R. Lanham | Sep 24, 2025

Following the endorsement of Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, a group known for supporting a national abortion ban, the Michigan Democratic Party has criticized Rogers’ record on reproductive...

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Michigan Avenue roundabout near I-94 in Jackson closing for two weeks during reconstruction

By Y. S. Spence | Sep 24, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close the Michigan Avenue roundabout southeast of I-94 in Jackson for reconstruction starting Monday, September 29.

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Attorney General Nessel urges Michigan communities to join opioid settlement before October deadline

By D. T. Byrd | Sep 24, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is encouraging local governments to join a national settlement with eight opioid drug manufacturers before the October 8 deadline.

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Trump administration sets $100K fee for new H-1B visa applications

By J. F. Curtis | Sep 24, 2025

President Trump has signed a presidential proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions.

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Michigan DNR anticipates strong statewide deer harvest despite disease outbreaks and storm impacts

By F. K. Keen | Sep 24, 2025

Deer hunters in Michigan are preparing for the upcoming archery season, which runs from October 1 to November 14.