House committee opens hearings on minimum wage, sick leave initiatives
A Republican-led committee opened hearings Tuesday on bills that would scale back parts of initiatives to increase the state minimum...
Rep. Bollin named House Appropriations chair, joins GOP leadership seeking budget-writing shakeup
House Republican leadership named state Rep. Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Twp.) the new House Appropriations Committee chair Tuesday.That means she’ll oversee...
The Metro: How the Detroit Auto Show is shifting gears in an evolving market
The North American International Auto Show — rebranded last summer as the Detroit Auto Show — has long been a...
Democratic US Sen. Gary Peters says he’s already working with former campaign foes
Many members of Congress are now working with colleagues they tried to help defeat in the recent election.That includes Michigan’s...
The Metro: Is owning a home still part of the American dream?
Owning a home has been a symbol of achievement in this country for generations. It’s the most common way to...
Detroit Auto Show taking ‘hands-on’ approach to lure consumers in 2025
The Detroit Auto Show kicks off its 10-day run on Saturday, but it’s not the same car showcase many past...
FOIA expansion, minimum wage, sick leave bills lead off legislative session in Lansing
Bills to expand Michigan open records laws to apply to the governor’s office and lawmakers were among the first introduced...
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...
Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world’s No. 3 automaker
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the...
Michigan’s outdoor economy continued growth in 2023, federal data shows
Thousands of people set out to explore Michigan’s woods and water at the end of 2023.According to data from the U.S....
US Representatives of Michigan voice displeasure over possible government shutdown
Michigan Congressional Democrats say it’s unconscionable President-elect Donald Trump and others would move to shut down the federal government days before the...
Detroit Evening Report: Marathon refinery workers end 3-month strike with new 7-year agreement
The UAW strike has gotten much bigger. Plus, several family-friendly activities are available around Detroit this weekend. Those stories and...