Budget bills sent to Whitmer; billions held back for possible tax cuts
After a session that stretched late into the early morning, the Michigan Legislature on Friday approved a record-breaking budget for...
Colin Jackson is a reporter for Michigan Public Radio Network.
Submission deadline approaches for initiative petitions
The submission deadline for initiative petitions to get on Michigan’s November ballot is Wednesday. That means time is running out...
Michigan Senate passes fuel tax pause bills
A suspension of Michigan taxes on motor fuel passed the state Senate Thursday. Speaking ahead of voting on the legislation, State Sen....
Michigan Parent Alliance for Safe Schools seeks return to mask wearing, other safety measures
A Michigan organization is asking for a return to masking in schools. The request is part of a list of demands from...
Whitmer weighs in on fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya
Grand Rapids Police released the name Monday of the officer who was captured on video fatally shooting Patrick Lyoya...
State Democratic leader introduces competing gas relief plan
Legislation introduced this week in the Michigan Senate would suspend sales tax collection on fuel through the end of...
Michigan Democratic legislators to announce gun storage bill package
Michigan Democratic legislators said Monday that they plan to introduce a bill package designed to encourage safe firearm storage. Sponsors...
Michigan Supreme Court Rules Against Redistricting Commission in First Major Lawsuit
The state Supreme Court is siding against the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. A group of news outlets sued the...
Governor Announces Lake Erie Water Quality Improvement Plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is outlining her strategy to protect Lake Erie from agricultural runoff. The adaptive management plan involves lowering...
Michigan Senate Approves Economic Incentive Program Package
The Michigan Senate Thursday passed an economic development package similar to one the House approved a day earlier. State Sen....
Joint Oversight Committee Hears Testimony Over Auditor General Report, UIA Overpayments
The Unemployment Insurance Agency fielded lawmakers’ questions Tuesday regarding about $3.9 billion it wrongfully paid out during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Democratic Michigan Lawmakers Introduce Abortion-Rights Legislation
A group of Democratic state senators has introduced a bill package to ensure abortion rights should the U.S. Supreme Court...