Michigan Advance Trivia: On July 25, 1932, the renowned “Detroit Industry” murals were begun. Who was the artist? Check back later for the answer.

Both EGLE and the DNR have issued permits for the Line 5 tunnel project through the Straits of Mackinac, each dealing with different sections of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protections Act.

Gov. Whitmer orders flags flown at half-staff for U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.

Inbox: U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield) endorses Haley Stevens to replace him.

BREAKING: Kevin Guskiewicz has told Clemson he is staying at Michigan State University.

Inbox: El-Sayed gets nod from AOC

Attorney General Dana Nessel visits the Michigan Advance booth at Lansing Pride, and tells us what Pride means to her in 2026. The Advance will be here all day. Come on by and say hi!

Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall tells reporters today that he, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks have a framework of a deal for budget targets (individual department spending). Hall: If they can agree today, that would help the Legislature meet its July 1 deadline.

According to a press release from Michigan AG Dana Nessel, an update filed Monday in federal court in Detroit confirms ICE has abandoned plans to convert the Romulus warehouse into a detention center and will sell the property. The parties agreed to file another update by July 17.

SEIU Michigan throws its support behind @jocelynbenson.bsky.social for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. It follows Friday’s endorsement of her rival, @swanson4mi.bsky.social by the @teamsters.bsky.social

Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief - Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien has personally endorsed Chris Swanson for Governor of Michigan. michiganadvance.com/2026/06/19/y...

Ralph Rebandt's appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court about his gubernatorial petition signatures was officially denied Monday.

They’re underway on Mackinac Island. Story to follow from @bensolis1.bsky.social at MichiganAdvance.com

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan calls off his independent bid to be Michigan’s governor. Story on the way at www.MichiganAdvance.com

BREAKING: Republican Jason Tunney has conceded the Special Election for Michigan’s 35th Senate District, leaving Democrat Chedrick Greene as the winner, and keeping Democrats in control of the chamber through 2026.

Per @bensolis1.bsky.social at the Friends Up North GOP Lincoln Day Dinner event: Perry Johnson won the straw poll, while John James wins 2nd (in absentia) and Mike Cox came in 3rd. Aric Nesbitt and Ralph Rebandt bring up the rear. (Ralph got 0 votes)

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says ruling instituting a nationwide ban on prescribing mifepristone via telehealth is a “dangerous, partisan attempt to erode reproductive freedom” and that “It’s clear that extremists have no intention of stopping at Roe.“ Vows to keep “fighting like hell” to protect access.

This isn’t the first musical march that @abdulelsayed.bsky.social has seen at a convention as @umichvoter.bsky.social pointed out in this clip from 2018.

Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-White Lake) filed signatures on Friday in Lansing in his bid for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. “We have already hit 60,000 doors across the state. This thing is only ramping up,” he said. Pictures and text from @kdailey.bsky.social

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson officially filed to run in the Democratic primary for governor on Friday, submitting 26,752 signatures four days ahead of the filing deadline. “I’ve been counted out from the beginning. Not today.” Pictures from @kdailey.bsky.social

Last but certainly not least, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate @abdulelsayed.bsky.social delivered his nominating signatures to the Michigan Department of State on Tuesday with a crowd of supporters cheering him on. Photos and video by @bensolis1.bsky.social

Michigan Sen. @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social was the second among three Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate to deliver her nominating signatures on Monday, April 13, capitalizing on the momentum she's gained since entering the race this time last year. Photos & video by @bensolis1.bsky.social

We collected data on how 779 Michigan school districts regulate cellphones − here are the trends michiganadvance.com/2026/04/11/w... From @theconversation.com

A new gold rush: States stockpile bars, encourage gold-backed debit cards michiganadvance.com/2026/04/11/r... From @stateline.org

Investigation says Monroe Public Schools did not violate Title IX, no decision on reinstating AD michiganadvance.com/2026/04/10/i... From @kdailey.bsky.social

Medicaid expansion boosted access to opioid addiction treatment medication, study says michiganadvance.com/2026/04/10/r...

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens was the first among her Democratic primary opponents to deliver 30,000 nominating signatures to the Michigan Department of State on Friday in her bid for the U.S. Senate this year. Photos and video by @bensolis1.bsky.social .