Michigan Supreme Court
Coverage of Michigan Supreme Court in the Nexus archive.
- Whitmer vetoes 9 bills at heart of Supreme Court case, which had been ordered to be presented
Gretchen Whitmer vetoed nine bills that were subject to a Michigan Supreme Court order requiring their presentation to the governor. The bills, which were stalled by the Republican-led House during the 2023-24 session, were rejected due to constitutional time constraints and potential administrative burdens.
- Michigan House must send blocked bills to Whitmer as Supremes decline appeal
The Michigan House must send nine blocked bills to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk after the state Supreme Court declined to take up an appeal.
- How to claim leftover money from Wayne County foreclosures
Wayne County property owners must file claims by July 1, 2026, to receive leftover money from tax foreclosure sales, following a Michigan Supreme Court ruling that grants them rights to surplus proceeds. About 3,700 properties, including vacant lots, are scheduled for fall auctions, with a multi-step process involving the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office and Circuit Court.