Local politics, development, sports, and daily life across Michigan

This cluster tracks a busy stretch of Michigan news, from Governor Whitmer’s final State of the State address and GOP responses on taxes and household costs to new legislative pushes on the bottle deposit law and marijuana taxation. In metro Detroit, redevelopment and community investment stand out with a $16M Veterans Village, a solar-powered church project, new Michigan Central Station coworking space, and business reopenings alongside ongoing struggles with housing, infrastructure failures, crime, and public safety incidents. Sports headlines feature Detroit Tigers roster and uniform changes, Lions offseason decisions and an upcoming game in Germany, and big stages for the Red Wings and Claressa Shields, reflecting the region’s strong sports identity. Together, these stories paint a picture of a state balancing economic growth and civic innovation with political contention and everyday challenges for residents.