Category Archives: State News
Benson lays out housing agenda
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Jocelyn Benson is laying out her housing agenda if she is elected in November. The Secretary of State says she wants to ban private...
Mar 03, 2026 Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, attends an Election Night party, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
New wholesale tax drops cannabis revenue in Michigan 16% in January
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM.FM) - The cannabis industry in Michigan is reeling from the results of a 24% wholesale tax that took effect January 1st. Revenue is down 16% statewide and a group of state senator...
Mar 03, 2026 jeremyn / Depositphotos.com
Gas prices statewide up 14¢ in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's average price for gas is up 14 in the past week to $2.99. Triple-A Michigan says that price is 9 more than last month and 2 more than last year. A 15-gallon tank...
Mar 02, 2026
Michigan's new coyote hunting season starts today
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The state's new coyote hunting and trapping season starts today and runs through October 14th. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says the hunting season is design...
Mar 02, 2026 (Logo courtesy of Michigan DNR)
State has issued $565-million so far in tax refunds
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Treasury has issued around $565-million so far this year in tax refunds. They have received over 1.6-million tax returns so far, up 45% from 2025....
Feb 27, 2026
FBI investigating orange Kool-Aid packets sent to Republican offices in Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM.FM) - The FBI is investigating after packets of orange Kool-Aid and other powders were sent to the headquarters of the Michigan Republican Party and GOP offices in Gladwin, Jack...
Feb 27, 2026
Governor Whitmer open to talking with Speaker Hall about property tax cuts
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she is open to having a conversation with state House Speaker Matt Hall on a property tax cut proposal. Hall, a Richland Republican, wants to ...
Feb 27, 2026
Flags in Michigan at half-staff Thursday, Friday for Reverend Jesse Jackson
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - All U.S. and state flags in Michigan will fly at half-staff Thursday and Friday. Governor Whitmer ordered the flags lowered to honor the life of late civil rights activist R...
Feb 26, 2026 AlphaPenguin
AUDIO: Senator Nesbitt gives Republican response to Whitmer's address
LAWTON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Southwest Michigan Senator Aric Nesbitt delivered the Republican response to Governor Whitmer's State of the State speech. He says the GOP will be looking at rooting out frau...
Feb 26, 2026
AUDIO: Governor Whitmer delivers her final State of the State address
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has delivered her eighth and final State of the State address to a joint session of the Michigan Legislature. Whitmer spoke about the gains the sta...
Feb 26, 2026
