Democrats lose control of Michigan House following Warren, Westland elections
For the first time in 16 years, voters in Warren and Westland have a new mayor-elect, and that’s creating a...
Revised clean energy package passes Michigan House
Legislation aimed at lowering Michigan’s energy-related greenhouse gas emissions passed the Michigan House of Representatives last week. After around 13...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Senate adopts Reproductive Health Care Act bill
The Michigan Senate approved a bill on Thursday to roll back abortion restrictions remaining on the books to reflect the...
MichMash: Michigan lawmakers want to regulate AI
The Michigan House of Representatives is looking to regulate artificial intelligence ahead of the 2024 elections. State Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou...
Detroit Today: New legislation attempts to prevent vandalism on religious spaces
Legislation to enhance penalties for vandalism against places of worship, schools, and other cultural institutions received a hearing this week...
Detroit Today: Michigan bill aims to regulate artificial intelligence in political campaigns
Emerging technologies are making it easier to generate media – audio, video and images – that appear almost indistinguishable from...
Detroit Evening Report: New Michigan law will require lead testing for young children
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills into law this week that will require lead testing for young children to...
Detroit Today: Should Michigan end its ban on plastic bag bans?
Michigan Democrats recently came a step closer in their goal to repeal a 2016 state law preventing local municipalities from...
Detroit Today: The Democrats’ latest agenda in Lansing
After having a busy winter passing a flurry of bills related to gun control, LGBTQ rights and tax reform, what...
MichMash: Detroit Free Press conducted background checks on Michigan lawmakers
The controversies surrounding embattled U.S. Rep. George Santos — including those mentioned in a vulnerability report that was obtained by...
Detroit officials ‘devastated’ by lack of state funding for long-term psychiatric care and housing
Detroit failed to secure backing from Michigan’s record-breaking $81.7 billion 2024 budget for a long-term psychiatric care project officials pitched...
Whitmer signs bills to make carry-out cocktails permanent, allows alcohol sales at college stadiums
A provision to make alcohol more accessible to help Michigan bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic was made permanent....