MichMash: Michigan Senate passes significant action for economic development
The Michigan Senate is looking to build the state's economy through tax incentives. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News...
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...
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...
House bill would permanently block convicted tamperers from election jobs
A state House committee held its first hearing Tuesday on a bill to permanently bar people convicted of many election-related...
House Education Committee holds school safety hearing on the road
The Michigan House Education Committee met on the road Monday evening to discuss school safety. At the meeting at Sterling Heights High...
Daylight Saving debate hits Michigan Legislature
As Michiganders adjust to the “spring forward” daylight saving schedule that started on Sunday, some state lawmakers are working to...
Birth control access bills appear in committee
Michigan bills to allow trained pharmacists to prescribe birth control methods, like contraceptive patches, received a hearing Tuesday before the...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan income tax rate to increase in 2024
The Michigan Department of Treasury announced this week that it expects the state's personal income tax rate to increase from...
Redistricting commission chooses new map to submit for court approval
Michigan’s redistricting commission approved a new state House district plan for court review Wednesday. The court had previously struck down...