Rep. Friske released while assault investigation continues

Michigan Rep. Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix) was released from the Lansing city lockup on Friday without being charged with a crime....

Michigan Supreme Court to decide fate of Benson’s election rules

The Michigan Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on a legal challenge to the Secretary of State’s guidelines for...

Whitmer signs bill designating May 2 as ‘Negro Leagues Day’ in Michigan

State Rep. Helena Scott (D-Detroit) celebrated Juneteenth this year by showing up at a historic ballpark, watching as her bill...

Snyder aide files intent to sue over ‘malicious’ Flint prosecution

One of the chief targets of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s failed Flint water prosecutions has filed a notice that...

New child tax credit bills introduced in Michigan Legislature

Bills introduced in the Michigan Legislature would offer many lower-income parents a tax break for every child under 4 years...

Dems to regain Michigan House majority after voters fill vacancies

Michigan Democrats are poised to regain their state House majority after declaring victory in two special elections to fill vacancies....

Crumbleys’ sentencing opens door to appeal

Now that the parents of the Oxford school shooter have been sentenced, they can file an appeal and request publicly...

Michigan Legislature to reconvene this week

The Michigan Legislature returns to the state Capitol this week following its spring recess. Before the break, the Legislature’s Democratic...

Michigan Supreme Court agrees to look at homeless youth case

The Michigan Supreme Court will consider a case regarding the legal status of a troubled child without a clear home....

High court hears arguments in school safety civil rights case

The Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday on whether schools can be held legally liable under the state’s civil...

Whitmer, Yellen talk up economy in Detroit visit

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made a joint appearance at the Detroit Economic Club Wednesday before...

Whitmer calls for public safety, education funding boosts in budget plan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer formally rolled out her budget proposal this week for the coming fiscal year. The discretionary spending budget...