Dozens of bills await action from the governor
Now that 2024 is over, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will have to decide what to do with the dozens of...
Colin Jackson is a reporter for Michigan Public Radio Network.
Sick time changes coming to Michigan in 2025
Within a couple months, Michigan workers will start earning an hour of sick time for every 30 hours they work.Places...
Michigan to see two minimum wage hikes in 2025
Michigan workers can expect two increases in the minimum wage next year.The first raise will be a modest $0.23 hourly increase on...
Candidates compete for Michigan Democratic Party chair position
Candidates in the race to become the next leader of the Michigan Democratic Party are jockeying for position ahead of...
Michigan Senate eeks out last bills of year in late night session
The Michigan Senate sent a flurry of bills to the governor as it met Thursday night and deep into Friday...
Michigan House Republicans stage walk out
Michigan House Republicans walked out of session early Friday afternoon shortly after voting began. They said they wouldn’t come back...
Legislative FOIA bills reach new ground
Bills to apply open records laws to the Michigan Legislature and executive branch got past another hurdle Wednesday. The House...
Michigan Senate approves unemployment extension
Michigan residents could see their unemployment benefits grow under bills that passed the state Senate Thursday. The legislation would extend the...
Lawmakers rally behind updated water affordability package
Some Michigan lawmakers are trying to get a bill package aimed at water affordability passed before the end of the...
State House leaders prepare for remainder of lame duck session
Several priorities remain on the table for Michigan legislative Democrats as the clock ticks down on their time in charge...
Black lawmakers, policy advocates frustrated with inaction
Some of Michigan’s Black lawmakers and policy advocates are sharing their frustration with Democratic leadership in the state Legislature and...
Michigan’s general election results become official
The results of this year’s general election are now official in Michigan.The Board of State Canvassers certified victories for President-elect...