David Eggert

Lansing

Michigan Policy and Politics Reporter at Crain's Detroit Business

Politics/policy reporter for @CrainsDetroit & @CrainsGR | Formerly @AP & various newspapers | Husband/dad, @NorthwesternU grad | [email protected]

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Nessel, environmental groups challenge Trump order to keep lakeshore coal plant open

1 week ago | crainsgrandrapids.com | David Eggert

LANSING — State Attorney General Dana Nessel and 10 environmental groups filed separate challenges to the Trump administration’s May order that a Michigan coal-fired power plant stay open rather than be shut down on May 31. In her Wednesday rehearing request to the U.S. Energy Department, Nessel said the order for Consumers Energy Co. to keep operating the J. H. Campbell facility in Ottawa County’s Port Sheldon Township was an unlawful abuse of the department’s emergency authority.
Nessel, environmental groups challenge Trump order to keep coal power plant open

1 week ago | crainsdetroit.com | David Eggert

LANSING — State Attorney General Dana Nessel and 10 environmental groups filed separate challenges to the Trump administration's May order that a Michigan coal-fired power plant stay open rather than be shut down on May 31. In her Wednesday rehearing request to the U.S. Energy Department, Nessel said the order for Consumers Energy Co. to keep operating the J. H. Campbell facility in Ottawa County's Port Sheldon Township was an unlawful abuse of the department's emergency authority.
Longtime Detroit Regional Chamber lobbyist leaving for new job

1 week ago | crainsdetroit.com | David Eggert

LANSING — Longtime Detroit Regional Chamber lobbyist Brad Williams is leaving the business group to join Clark Hill Public Strategies, the government affairs affiliate of the Detroit-based Clark Hill law firm. Williams is the chamber's vice president of political affairs and has worked at the organization for 17 years. His last day will be Friday.
AG's office serves search warrant on MEDC's office, private residence

1 week ago | crainsdetroit.com | David Eggert

LANSING — State investigators executed search warrants Wednesday at the Michigan Economic Development Corp.'s headquarters and a Farmington Hills residence. Attorney General Dana Nessel's office would not confirm the target of the investigation. "At this time, we are not able to provide any further information," said spokesperson Danny Wimmer, who confirmed the warrants, which were first reported by The Detroit News. The MEDC disputed the necessity of the move.
Chances of finalizing a new state budget by July 1 dwindle

1 week ago | crainsdetroit.com | David Eggert

LANSING — The odds of Michigan lawmakers approving the next state budget by a looming but toothless July 1 deadline are dwindling by the day. There are no House sessions this week because most majority Republicans were at the White House on Tuesday to meet with Trump administration officials. They did pass a $25.3 billion education plan last week, later than usual and a month after Senate Democrats approved their entire $84.6 billion spending proposal.
Former Republican House speaker jumps into governor's race

1 week ago | crainsdetroit.com | David Eggert

LANSING — Former Michigan House Speaker Tom Leonard is the fourth major Republican running for governor. Leonard, who led the chamber in 2017 and 2018, announced his 2026 candidacy to succeed term-limited Democrat Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday. He said his campaign will focus on making Michigan a growth state, lowering taxes, reforming burdensome regulations and empowering workers with "freedom-to-work" policies.
Detroit mayor candidates meet for another debate

1 week ago | crainsdetroit.com | David Eggert

Four candidates vying to be Detroit’s next mayor met Monday evening for a second debate ahead of the August primary, largely staying positive throughout until one went on the attack in her closing statement. Participants included former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, ex-City Council President and nonprofit CEO Saunteel Jenkins, megachurch pastor the Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. and current City Council President Mary Sheffield.
Fight over Mackinac Island ferry fees ends up in Lansing

1 week ago | crainsgrandrapids.com | David Eggert

David Eggert is a senior reporter covering politics and policy. He joined Crain’s in 2022 after a combined 15 years at The Associated Press in Lansing and jobs at MLive, the Lansing State Journal and various other newspapers. Email David at [email protected].
Whitmer leads investment mission to Australia

1 week ago | crainsdetroit.com | David Eggert

LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's next trade destination is Australia, where she is leading a weeklong trip to strengthen business ties and seek new opportunities. The investment mission, announced Monday and the governor's fourth since November, will include meetings with Michigan companies with locations in Australia such as Portage-based Stryker Corp. and Bloomfield Hills-based Penske Corp. Whitmer will meet with government leaders in New South Wales and Victoria.
Fight over Mackinac Island ferry fees ends up in Lansing

2 weeks ago | crainsdetroit.com | David Eggert

LANSING — A fight over how expensive it is to visit an iconic tourism spot has arrived in the Capitol. Legislation up for debate in the Senate would change a state law governing Mackinac Island's charter to clarify that the city can regulate "all aspects" of ferry service, including baggage, parking and priority-boarding fees. The consideration of Senate Bill 304 comes amid a legal dispute between the city and Shepler's Inc. and Arnold Transit Co. over ferry and parking rate hikes.