Kyle Davidson

Kyle Davidson

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Kyle Davidson covers state government alongside health care, business and the environment for the Michigan Advance. A graduate of Michigan State University, Kyle studied journalism and political science. He previously covered community events, breaking news, state policy, and the environment for outlets including the Lansing State Journal, the Detroit Free Press and Capital News Service. You’ll also find him enjoying live music throughout Michigan and taking in the scenery on our state’s many lakes, streams and trails.

New ‘Kids Count’ data shows drop in college readiness, education participation among young adults
Michigan

New ‘Kids Count’ data shows drop in college readiness, education participation among young adults

Sep 18, 2026
Kyle Davidson
Advocates for children and young adults from across the state gathered in Lansing on Thursday as the Michigan League for Public Policy released a new report aimed at measuring the health, wealth and education of Michigan youth. Compared with national...
Will Lawrence rolls out plan for regulating Big Tech, data centers in Michigan and beyond
Michigan

Will Lawrence rolls out plan for regulating Big Tech, data centers in Michigan and beyond

Sep 17, 2026
Kyle Davidson
While campaigning for the politically purple 7th Congressional District, Lansing-area political organizer and Democratic nominee William Lawrence has made his opposition to data centers a key facet of his campaign. On Thursday, Lawrence took that call further, rolling out a...
South Lyon City Council directs staff to examine impacts of canceling Flock contract
Michigan

South Lyon City Council directs staff to examine impacts of canceling Flock contract

Sep 16, 2026
Kyle Davidson
SOUTH LYON — Members of the South Lyon City Council met this week to discuss whether it should renew a contract for a set of automated license plate reader cameras located along 10 Mile Road. But the discussion held Monday...
Working Families Party joins Michigan Constitutional Convention opposition effort
Michigan

Working Families Party joins Michigan Constitutional Convention opposition effort

Sep 15, 2026
Kyle Davidson
With less than two months until the general election in November, a coalition urging Michigan residents to vote no on a proposed constitutional convention continues to grow. The Michigan Chapter of the Working Families Party on Monday announced it would...
Environmentalists push lawmakers to forge ahead on moratorium and regulations for data centers
Michigan

Environmentalists push lawmakers to forge ahead on moratorium and regulations for data centers

Sep 14, 2026
Kyle Davidson
As data center developments remain top of mind for Michigan residents, and with Election Day soon on the horizon, environmental advocates continue to push lawmakers to enact a statewide moratorium and establish better protections for communities. Members of the Michigan...
Federal appeals court vacates Trump order extending operations for a west Michigan coal plant
Michigan

Federal appeals court vacates Trump order extending operations for a west Michigan coal plant

Sep 11, 2026
Kyle Davidson
For more than a year, the U.S. Department of Energy has repeatedly extended the lifespan of a coal plant in West Olive, Michigan, arguing the power generated at the facility was needed to help address a national energy emergency. However...
Senate Democrats propose significant changes to Michigan’s automatic power outage credit
Michigan

Senate Democrats propose significant changes to Michigan’s automatic power outage credit

Sep 11, 2026
Kyle Davidson
After severe weather knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents last week, members of the Democrat-led state Senate are introducing legislation to provide Michiganders facing lengthy outages with hourly payments. Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Erika Geiss (D-Taylor)...
Line 5 opponents challenge state environmental department permits, calling them ‘legally deficient’
Michigan

Line 5 opponents challenge state environmental department permits, calling them ‘legally deficient’

Sep 11, 2026
Kyle Davidson
As state officials scrutinize permits that would allow a Canadian energy company to build a tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, four Tribal Nations and a host of environmental groups have filed a challenge in hopes of overturning the state’s...
Consumer Energy asks state regulators to delay decision on hydroelectric dam sale until November
Michigan

Consumers Energy asks state regulators to delay decision on hydroelectric dam sale until November

Sep 10, 2026
Kyle Davidson
Ahead of Thursday’s meeting of the Michigan Public Service Commission, one of the largest energy companies in the state submitted a notice asking the regulatory body to delay its ruling on whether to allow the sale of 13 hydroelectric dams...
Will Lawrence takes progressive campaign to conservative Livingston County to court independents
Michigan

Will Lawrence takes progressive campaign to conservative Livingston County to court independents

Sep 10, 2026
Kyle Davidson
BRIGHTON — In the wake of a primary election that emphasized the rift between moderate, establishment Democrats and the party’s rising progressive wing, political organizer William Lawrence emerged victorious. Now, the climate justice and affordable housing activist faces the task...
After backlash, Whitmer says EGLE must consider Michigan Supreme Court ruling on Line 5 permits
Michigan

After backlash, Whitmer says EGLE must consider Michigan Supreme Court ruling on Line 5 permits

Sep 09, 2026
Kyle Davidson
When the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued a set of permits for the Line 5 tunnel project in July, opponents of the pipeline called it a betrayal — with some laying the blame at Gov. Gretchen...
Appeals court upholds decision to toss challenge to Ann Arbor public power initiative
Michigan

Appeals court upholds decision to toss challenge to Ann Arbor public power initiative

Sep 08, 2026
Kyle Davidson
The proponents of a ballot question that aims to push Ann Arbor toward adopting a publicly-owned electrical utility are celebrating after two Michigan Court of Appeals judges concurred with a lower court’s decision to dismiss a related lawsuit filed against...