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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is calling the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship a “monumental victory” for Michigan families and all Americans.

Currently MHSAA policy allows transgender girls to compete in female sports following the approval of a waiver. The Supreme Court decision upholds that policy.

“If individuals with disabilities need to live with an emotional support animal, housing providers cannot use ‘No Pet’ policies to circumvent the requirements of the Federal Fair Housing Act,” said FHC Director of Enforcement Niki Green. 

In The City of Owosso, a two-story building at 207 N. Washington will be rehabilitated, with first-floor commercial space and three ADA-compliant two-bedroom apartments on the second floor. This is part of the Revitalization and Placemaking program, which provides access to gap financing for place-based infrastructure development and real estate rehabilitation and development.

The chief reason for delay on the project is not receiving tax credits Venture needed for financing from the MI State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) until April 2024. The company recently received a letter of intent from a syndicator to buy tax credits needed to further Venture’s plan for a development of the 219 N. Water St. property. The project should move forward

The building currently remains district property, OPS Superintendent Steve Brooks confirmed to The Argus-Press, though the district receives money from Venture for its upkeep through a contract between the parties.

Venture’s plan is for an adaptive reuse of the property called Riverview Flats, which will create 53 affordable housing units. The plan is for 39 one-bedroom units and 14 two-bedroom units, with apartments targeted to persons at or below 80%, 60% and 30% of the area’s median income.

Venture anticipates having financing closed on the property by the end of the year, in which case work would begin immediately on Riverview Flats. He said the extension allowed Venture to renew its tax credits from the MSHDA and demonstrate support for the project to the syndicator.

City of Owosso cleared a homeless camp, leaving many without a place to live.

Hundreds of people wandered through rainbow festooned tents on the grounds of Curwood Castle May 30, viewing handmade wares and political material. Drag queens read stories to children while a Lansing company helped children and adults alike fill the area with bubbles.

Across the street stood a small group of men, quoting the Bible and yelling at attendees through a small, amplified speaker. Three people by the river sat holding signs warning about the danger of exposing children to drag queens. 

The Michigan Voting Rights Act is a four-bill package (Senate Bills 961-964) that passed the state Senate today. The legislation is explicitly a state-level response to what Democrats describe as weakened federal protections, particularly following the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which rolled back key protections under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The four main things the MVRA would actually do:

Prohibit voter denial, dilution, and suppression, with explicit remedies available for violations.

Create a nonpartisan voter institute and database to serve as a central hub for research, training, and information on voting systems and election administration.

Expand language access by requiring more jurisdictions to translate election-related materials into languages other than English, aimed at ensuring language minority groups have an equal opportunity to participate.

Strengthen protections for voters with disabilities or those who need assistance casting a ballot.

The bill passed the Senate and now heads to the House. This is state legislation and would apply statewide, including Shiawassee County.

Links to the bills:
https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0961
https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0962
https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0963
https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0964

The city held its fourth annual Pride celebration Saturday, drawing community members to Curwood Castle Park for a day of activities.

Local businesses and organizations set up at the park next to downtown. Community resources were also available to help people find support.

Erica Matteson, a board member with Owosso Pride, said the event continues to grow.

“We continue to see growth. And so that is progress to me. And I think we’re making strides in just educating people in the community of why LGBTQ representation is important,” Matteson said.

Organizers said the event provides an important option for residents in the rural community. Many cannot make the hour-plus drive to Flint, Grand Rapids or Detroit.

The festival gives residents a chance to experience Pride at home.

TLDR: Two third parties and some longtime political folks in Michigan are suing to allow multiple political parties to nominate the same candidate, arguing that it will give third parties more influence in the state’s politics.