Redistricting commission OKs raise, appoints new leadership

Michigan’s redistricting commission is once again raising its wages to 35% of the governor’s salary during the time it's redrawing state...

Bills to expand Michigan hate crime law advances to House

The Michigan Senate adopted two bills this week to expand the protections in Michigan’s ethnic intimidation law. The bills would...

Bill package to revamp economic incentive programs pass Michigan Senate

The Michigan Senate wrapped up its last in-person day before its spring break this week by passing a flurry of economic development legislation....

Bills propose free hunting and fishing licenses for first responders

A package of bills in Lansing would offer free hunting and fishing licenses to EMS workers, firefighters, police officers and...

Senate sends IVF bills to Whitmer for signature

Bills on their way to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk would repeal Michigan’s ban on surrogate parenting contracts. Michigan was among...

Financial disclosure tool sparked by voter-approved amendment goes live

The public will soon be able to look through financial disclosure information for Michigan elected officials and candidates for office....

UAW endorses McDonald Rivet in 8th Congressional District race

State Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet has won the influential United Auto Workers endorsement in the Democratic primary to fill Michigan’s...

MichMash: State Sen. Jeremy Moss seeking more transparency in Michigan government

Transparency in Michigan government is in the spotlight this week during Sunshine Week, a nationwide event celebrating open government and...

Detroit influencers weigh impact of TikTok ban as lawmakers explore security concerns

As debate over the potential ban of TikTok continues, U.S. lawmakers and the Biden administration are examining new legislative approaches...

House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app...

Detroit Evening Report: Warren Evans touts health initiatives, lower crime rates in State of the County address

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans delivered his annual State of the County address on Tuesday night.  Subscribe to the Detroit...

The Metro: Former US Attorney Barbara McQuade on the ‘sabotaging’ impact of disinformation

University of Michigan Law Professor and former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Barbara McQuade has seen firsthand...