Michigan Leaders React to Trump’s State of the Union Address
Michigan lawmakers are weighing in following President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday night.
7th District Republican Congressman Tom Barrett attended the speech and later shared a video on social media applauding the president’s remarks. Barrett said he is optimistic about the remainder of the legislative term, highlighting what he described as larger tax cuts, stronger income growth, improved border security, and a decline in fentanyl-related deaths.
Meanwhile, Michigan Democrats offered a sharply different assessment. Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel criticized the president and congressional Republicans, saying families are facing higher grocery and health care costs while manufacturing jobs continue to disappear.
During the address, President Trump also announced plans to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Michigan native Connor Hellebuyck. The Commerce Township native and Team USA goalie recently led the Americans to a gold medal at the Winter Olympics, sealing a 2-1 overtime victory over Canada.
Whitmer to Deliver Final State of the State Address
From Washington to Lansing, attention now turns to the Michigan Capitol.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is set to deliver her eighth and final State of the State address before a joint session of the Michigan House and Senate.
Whitmer is expected to propose the creation of an affordable housing development tax credit, along with efforts to streamline zoning rules and eliminate certain construction regulations. The address is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in the House chamber at the state Capitol.
Search Continues for Missing NMU Student
Authorities in the Upper Peninsula resumed their search Wednesday morning for 21-year-old Trenton Massey, a Corunna High School graduate and current student at Northern Michigan University.
Police in Marquette say Massey, a native of Langsburg, was last seen on surveillance video early Sunday morning and appeared disoriented. A candlelight vigil is planned for Wednesday night in Corunna as family, friends, and community members continue to hope for his safe return.
Sentencing Delayed in Owosso Mass Shooting Plot
Sentencing has been postponed for 22-year-old Mack Davis of Owosso, who previously pleaded guilty to planning a mass shooting at the Shiawassee Democratic Party headquarters and a local Irish pub in 2024.
Prosecutors said the planned attack targeted members of the LGBTQ community. The sentencing hearing has been delayed by 30 days.
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Line 5 Arguments
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday concerning the future of the Line 5 pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is seeking to shut down the pipeline, citing environmental concerns. Energy company Enbridge argues that the attorney general does not have the legal authority to take that action.
At issue before the high court is whether the case should proceed in federal or state court — a decision that could significantly shape the pipeline’s future and Michigan’s broader energy policy debate.
