Colin Jackson

The Ontario government announced it’s charging an extra 25 percent on all electricity exports to the U.S. Monday.The provincial government says that’ll impact 1.5 million homes spread across Michigan, Minnesota, and New York. Ontario said that could cost up to $400,000 each day the surcharge is in place, blaming tariffs from the Trump Administration for the move.

The State of Michigan is starting to prepare unemployment resources for federal workers who may be losing their jobs.The Trump administration has been trying to downsize the federal government through layoffs, firings, and offering benefits to employees who choose to resign.

The Michigan Senate voted Thursday to extend protections for health care systems that take part in a federal drug affordability program.

Michigan groups that help provide public assistance with federal grant money testified before the state Senate Oversight Committee Wednesday. The committee focused on how groups that work in areas like public health and childcare handled a pause in their federal grant funding in late January, and are preparing for possible future cuts to that money.

A new bill introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives would lower the state’s income tax rate by a fraction of a percent, from 4.25% to 4.05%.It’s a callback to a couple years ago. That’s when strong state revenue triggered a law that temporarily lowered the tax rate in 2023.

The Michigan House voted Tuesday to keep lawmakers from signing non-disclosure agreements.The practice has come under scrutiny in recent years as some lawmakers and state officials have signed NDAs as part of talks to bring some economic development projects.

Online gambling revenue in Michigan was up by over 25% last month compared to the month before. The update from the Michigan Gaming Control Board says online gaming providers reported making over $330 million total in January.

Michigan state Senator Jim Runestad won the race for Michigan Republican Party Chair, beating the candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump.

The bill cut the extra 32 hours of unpaid sick leave for small businesses but kept the 72 hours of paid leave for larger businesses. It also gives small businesses until October to comply with the sick leave law.

Under the bills, lawmakers, statewide elected officials, and department heads would have to wait at least two years after their term to become a lobbyist.