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...
Michigan Senate Republican leader enters open race for governor’s seat in 2026
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s top Republican leader in the state Senate announced Tuesday a candidacy for governor, becoming the...
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...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson eyes state’s top job
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson — an early favorite to enter the race to become Michigan’s next governor —...
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...
Pete Hegseth vows to bring ‘warrior culture’ if confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary pick
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon, portraying himself...
Whitmer signs innovation bills in Detroit
Michigan businesses could get more help from the state with getting off the ground and with research and development under...
Hearing scheduled for proposed gift disclosure rules
A date has now been set for a hearing on proposed rules to close a potential loophole around lobbyist gift...
State faces rosier revenue, budget picture with new projections
Michigan’s employment and earnings numbers are coming in better than expected, which also means a likely windfall to help pay...
MichMash: State lawmakers return to Michigan Capitol for first day of new session
The state's 103rd Legislative session began on Wednesday, with Republicans taking the majority in the House of Representatives. But Democrats...
New Michigan House speaker talks first bills, taking charge, working with Dems in first press conference
The new Republican speaker of the Michigan House says he’s not sure if or when he’ll forward the final bills...
Detroit City Council facing busy year as mayoral election looms
Detroit City Council was back at it this week with a light schedule — mostly taking public comment in Tuesday’s...