Michigan Legislature looks to pass budget before summer recess
The Michigan Legislature reconvenes Tuesday with the goal of wrapping up the state budget as well a few other items...
Created Equal: First over-the-counter birth control pill expanding contraception access across US
Nearly 60 years after Griswold v. Connecticut, a Supreme Court ruling that allowed married couples to legally use prescription birth...
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....
Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer launches task force to address gun violence in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is establishing a gun violence prevention task force for Michigan to address and reduce instances of gun...
The Metro: New Outlier Media survey offers insights on turnout, priorities for Detroit voters
Outlier Media has commissioned the Detroit Metro Area Communities Study (DMACS) — a project of the University of Michigan —...
GOP lawmaker arrested in Lansing after alleged shots fired incident
A Republican state lawmaker remains jailed in Lansing following his arrest early Thursday for “a felony-level offense” after police officers...
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...
The Metro: Trump rallies for Black voters’ support in Detroit
This past weekend, former President Donald Trump made a stop in Detroit for a small engagement with Black voters. Four...
Michigan House votes to allow prisoners some FOIA access
Legislation on its way to the Michigan Senate would give prisoners some limited access to the state’s Freedom of Information...
State Sen. Jeremy Moss: Some anti-Israel protests are antisemitic
Several University of Michigan regents were targeted for protests in May over their refusal to divest from Israeli companies and...
MichMash: Educators unhappy with Michigan Legislature on school funding
Teachers and educators are opposed to Michigan lawmakers' recent state funding plan. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's...