Michigan Budget, Road Funding Impasse Has Big Impact on State Workers and Schools
WDET Digital State lawmakers are back to work after their summer break. The clock is ticking to get a state...
Weed Shop Laws Go Up in Smoke, But Supporters Say Relax
WDET Digital Last week's elections didn't have a lot of blockbuster races or questions that dominated headlines in Michigan. But...
2020 Presidential Hullabaloo Eclipsing Upcoming Local Elections in Michigan
WDET Digital Democratic candidates for president in 2020 descended on Michigan for the second round of debates in Detroit this...
Here’s Where Michigan’s Redistricting Effort Stands After SCOTUS Gerrymandering Ruling
WDET Digital The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down some controversial rulings – especially when it comes to partisan gerrymandering....
As Scandal-Plagued Rep. Inman Stays Away, Fall-Out Reaches Lobbyists, Constituents
WDET Digital A Republican state lawmaker faces federal charges of bribery, extortion and lying to the FBI. Representative Larry Inman is...
MichMash: Former Lt. Gov. Calley On Why Mackinac Matters
WDET Digital Mackinac Island — fudge, bicycles, horses, and thousands of schmoozing bigwigs. That last part is applicable at least...
MichMash: Whitmer Strikes Historic Deal on Auto Insurance. What Will It Cost Her?
WDET Digital Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican leaders at the state Capitol have struck a deal on auto no-fault. They promise...
MichMash: Abortion Procedure Ban Could Become Law Despite Whitmer’s Opposition
WDET Digital Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has vowed to veto controversial anti-abortion legislation if it reaches her desk. The House and...
MichMash: Whitmer Willing to Wield Veto Pen — Will She Break It Out for Vaping Regulations?
WDET Digital Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is wielding the power of the veto pen in Lansing. This week, she exercised a line-item...
MichMash: Dems Have Powerful New Tool In Negotiations at State Capitol
WDET Digital A bill allowing schools to break for the summer without having to make up for snow days missed...
MichMash: Will MI Supreme Court Offer Clarity on Minimum Wage, Sick Leave Laws?
WDET Digital The Michigan State Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments about Michigan’s minimum wage and paid sick leave...
MichMash: Why Would Republicans Bother To Pass Bills Likely to Meet Veto?
WDET Digital Republicans in the state Legislature are moving forward on controversial bills that have little chance of being signed...