Fetuses could count as a tax dependent under Michigan House bill
A fetus would count as a dependent for Michigan taxes under a bill getting hearing Tuesday before the state House Finance Committee....
Colin Jackson is a reporter for Michigan Public Radio Network.
Republicans laud Trump’s first 100 days ahead of Michigan visit as Dems say he’s hurt the state
President Donald Trump will be celebrating 100 days in office Tuesday with a trip to Macomb County. Trump’s visit comes...
Opiate bills pass Michigan House
Making or selling a drug derived from opium, like heroin or fentanyl, would carry a tougher penalty in Michigan under...
Whitmer discusses roads, housing, innovation in Grand Rapids
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continued to highlight road funding, housing, and innovation as three main priorities during a speech at the...
Proof of citizenship to vote ballot initiative nears signature collection
A ballot question aimed at ensuring only U.S. citizens are voting in Michigan elections inched a step closer to gathering...
Detroit city officials, Michigan House speaker promote public safety legislation
Southeast Michigan law enforcement, Detroit City officials, and some Michigan lawmakers called Monday for the passage of bills to create...
Public officials, veterans, union members protest federal cuts
A few hundred people rallied outside a veterans hospital in Ann Arbor this weekend to protest federal cuts to the...
Republican roads plan to hear more testimony Tuesday
A Republican-backed plan to fund road repairs in Michigan could be voted out of a state House committee Tuesday. The...
Ontario energy charges could affect Michigan
The Ontario government announced it’s charging an extra 25% on all electricity exports to the U.S. Monday. The provincial government says that’ll...
Michigan House votes to ban lawmakers from signing NDAs
The Michigan House voted Tuesday to keep lawmakers from signing non-disclosure agreements. The practice has come under scrutiny in recent...
Michigan House passes minimum wage bill
A bill to change Michigan’s minimum wage law ahead of it taking effect passed the state Legislature Wednesday. The law...
Inmates sue MDOC for alleged forced labor, gender discrimination
Inmates in Michigan’s only prison for women are suing the state Department of Corrections for alleged forced labor and gender...