
Colin Jackson
Colin Jackson is the Capitol reporter for the Michigan Public Radio Network.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the budget standoff at the state Capitol is adding to the economic uncertainty created by federal tariffs. She delivered a short address urging the Legislature to get a state budget adopted before the end of the month. Rick Pluta reports.
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It’s now easier for jail inmates in Michigan’s largest county to get IDs upon release. Colin Jackson has more.
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Oral arguments in a lawsuit against some earmarks in the current state budget are taking place this week. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan Senate lawmakers discussed expanding the state’s Amber alert system to cover older and vulnerable adults in committee Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan Senate Democrats are sharing their thoughts on what it will take to fund roads in the upcoming state budget. Colin Jackson has more.
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The leader of the state health department appeared before the Michigan House Oversight Committee Tuesday for a tense hearing. Colin Jackson has more.
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President Donald Trump is reposting Republican claims about Michigan’s state budget on social media. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Michigan Court of Appeals will hear arguments this week in the state Senate’s lawsuit against the state House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more.
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Approval for Michigan projects to capture carbon dioxide emissions and store them underground could happen at the state level under bipartisan bills passed in the Michigan Senate Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.
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A bill to strengthen whistleblower protections in Michigan received a hearing Wednesday before the state House Judiciary Committee. Colin Jackson has more.