Latest Michigan Headlines
All the headlines from our Michigan Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Michigan Property Owners Win Key Court Ruling in Failed Dams Lawsuit
May 23 2021 // Property owners near dams that failed in the Midland area won a key decision in lawsuits against the state. Judge Cynthia Stephens said the lawsuits can go forward, rejecting a request to dismiss by the Department of...
After Breaches, Michigan Lawmakers Propose $500M to Repair Dams
May 21 2021 // Michigan lawmakers have proposed spending $500 million to repair aging dams a year after a hydroelectric dam failed to hold back floodwaters in the Midland area, causing more than $250 million in damage, draining lakes and...
Attorney: Michigan Flood Victims May Have to Wait for Accountability
May 19 2021 // A lawsuit that accuses the state of Michigan of failing to regulate and enforce safety regulations on a dam that failed, causing an estimated $200 million in damages and destroying 2,500 structures, may not be resolved...
Michigan Man Must Pay Nearly $775K Restitution in Insurance Fraud Case
May 17 2021 // A Michigan man has been ordered to pay restitution of nearly $775,000 for an alleged insurance scam, the state insurance department says. Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) Fraud Investigation...
U. of Michigan Missed Chances to Stop Doctor’s Abuse, Report Says
May 13 2021 // Staff at the University of Michigan missed many opportunities to stop a doctor who committed sexual misconduct for decades with long-term consequences for hundreds of patients, including generations of student athletes, a...
New Michigan Rules Target Contractor Payroll Fraud
Apr 22 2021 // Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced changes in the state’s contracting process to ensure construction and other companies are not rewarded with government money for payroll fraud such as misclassifying...
Michigan Company Fined $15M for Safety Violations at Hydro Projects
Apr 19 2021 // A federal agency has assessed a $15 million civil penalty against a company for safety violations at three Michigan hydroelectric projects, including a dam that collapsed last year and contributed to flooding that forced...
People Moves: Burkhart to Lead Michigan Big ‘I’; J.M. Wilson Promotes 3, Adds VanderMaiden
Apr 19 2021 // Big ‘I’ of Michigan Jared Burkhart will be the next CEO of Big “I” Michigan (MAIA), the association announced. Burkhart joins the Big “I” team on May 3 and succeeds the current CEO, Bev...
Abry Partners Acquires Michigan’s High Street Insurance Partners
Apr 16 2021 // Abry Partners (Abry), a Boston-based private equity firm, has acquired High Street Insurance Partners (HSIP), a full-service insurance brokerage, located in Traverse City, Michigan. Abry is acquiring HSIP from Huron...
Michigan Workplace Virus Rules, Office Restrictions Extended for 6 Months
Apr 15 2021 // Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration has extended workplace coronavirus restrictions for an additional six months, including a requirement that Michigan employers prohibit office work if employees’ jobs can...
CDC Chief to Michigan: ‘Close Things Down’ Amid Virus Spike
Apr 14 2021 // The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Michigan should “close things down” to help address the country’s worst coronavirus outbreak, days after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer instead...
Menards in Michigan to Pay $25K to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit
Apr 6 2021 // A Michigan-based home improvement store operator will pay $25,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit, federal officials say. In its sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Menards Inc., which operates over 300 home...
Michigan’s Acrisure Launches New Asset Management Division
Mar 30 2021 // Grand Rapids, Mich.-based insurance broker, Acrisure, has launched a new Asset Management division that it says will further diversify the company’s portfolio as it continues to leverage artificial intelligence (AI)...
Feds Investigating Tesla/Police Cruiser Crash in Michigan
Mar 19 2021 // For the second time in a week, the U.S. government’s road safety agency is sending a team to investigate a Tesla crash in Michigan. This time, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is sending a special...
Alera Group Acquires Michigan’s Specialized Insurance Services Agency
Mar 19 2021 // Deerfield, Ill.-based insurance and financial services firm, Alera Group, has acquired Specialized Insurance Services Agency Inc. (SISA), an independent insurance agency headquartered in Milford, Michigan. SISA provides...
Former Michigan Agent Sentenced for Embezzling from Client; Must Repay $70K
Mar 18 2021 // A Michigan former insurance agent charged with embezzling from an elderly client has been sentenced to 36 months’ probation – with six months under house arrest – and ordered to pay restitution, state officials...
Hertz Sued by Michigan Man over Receipt That Cleared Him of Murder
Mar 11 2021 // A Michigan man who spent nearly five years in custody is suing a car rental company for failing to produce in a timely manner a receipt that would have proved his innocence long before he was convicted of a 2011...
Judge Strikes Down Parts of Michigan Towing Law
Mar 8 2021 // A judge struck down portions of a Michigan towing law as unconstitutional after low-income Detroit residents shared extraordinary stories of high fees and frustration about the whereabouts of their vehicles. The case...
Virus Limits for Businesses, Nursing Homes Eased in Michigan
Mar 4 2021 // Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced the further loosening of Michigan’s coronavirus restrictions, easing capacity limits in restaurants and a host of other businesses while also allowing for larger indoor and outdoor...
Judge Strikes Down Parts of Michigan Towing Law
Feb 26 2021 // A judge has struck down portions of a Michigan towing law as unconstitutional after low-income Detroit residents shared extraordinary stories of high fees and frustration about the whereabouts of their vehicles. The case...
