Detroit Evening Report: Nonprofit Rising Voices urges support for ‘Teach MI History’ bills
The nonprofit Rising Voices is urging the public to advocate for the "Teach MI History" bill package introduced this month...
Senate approves ‘productivity credits’ that would reduce prison time
Inmates could see their time in prison reduced if they earn education credits or complete job training or other approved...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Senate passes ‘ghost gun’ bills; Detroit offers warming centers + more
The Michigan Senate has passed a bill that bans the sales and possession of “ghost guns.” Ghost guns are guns...
Michigan Senate committee OKs ‘ghost gun’ regulations
A state Senate committee adopted legislation Tuesday that would implement new firearm restrictions meant to make it easier to trace...
Michigan Senate approves unemployment extension
Michigan residents could see their unemployment benefits grow under bills that passed the state Senate Thursday. The legislation would extend the...
Detroit Evening Report: State legislators introduce bills to require inclusive history lessons in schools
Democratic state senators introduced two bills on Tuesday that would require Michigan schools to teach more inclusive history lessons.Subscribe to...
Detroit Evening Report: Child labor bills get first state Senate committee hearing
A bill package getting a hearing Tuesday before the Michigan Senate Labor Committee would create more oversight of child labor...
Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow on her DNC speech, future priorities for the state
Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) received some rare time on a national platform Monday night at the Democratic...
MichMash: Setting the budget for the 2025 fiscal year
The Michigan House and Senate are creating their versions of the budget for the 2025 fiscal year. MichMash host Cheyna...
Former Rep. Peter Meijer ends his longshot bid for the GOP nomination in Michigan’s Senate race
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former Rep. Peter Meijer withdrew his name from the U.S. Senate race in Michigan on Friday,...
MichMash: Campaign season shifts gears as filing deadline passes
Tuesday’s campaign filing deadline has passed, and 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives on the ballot are up...
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...