Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to give Democratic response to Pres. Trump's State of the Union
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Tump's State of the Union in February.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib calls for EPA investigation into potentially hazardous site
Lawmakers continued conversations regarding the toxic site adjacent to Interstate 696 in Madison Heights.
Sen Lucido denies being inappropriate in telling female reporter high school boys could have fun with her
Macomb County State Senator Peter Lucido told Allison Donahue of the Michigan Advance in front of a group of visiting boys from De La Salle High School that she could have, "A lot of fun with them" or "They could have a lot of fun with her."
Key takeaways from Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate in Iowa
Some key takeaways from Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate in Des Moines, the final forum before the Iowa caucuses:
Bernie Sanders didn’t think woman could win presidency, Elizabeth Warren says
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said her fellow Democratic presidential nominee and friend Bernie Sanders told her he didn't think a woman could win the White House, but Sanders denies saying it.
Democratic debate: 6 presidential candidates to face off ahead of Iowa caucuses
In the smallest stage yet, Tuesday’s event in Iowa is the last chance for six candidates to debate before the Iowa caucuses on Feb. 3.
Legislation would ban almost all mobile electronic device use while driving
A new bill introduced in the State Senate would amend Michigan's distracted driving laws, broadening what would be illegal while operating a vehicle.
Iran, Democrats, and the Economy: Trump kicks off 2020 election season in Toledo
President Donald Trump used his first campaign election rally of 2020 to argue that he served up “American justice” by ordering a drone strike to take out Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, while jeering Democratic leaders for questioning his decision to carry out the attack without first consulting Congress.
WATCH: President Donald Trump rallies in Toledo for first campaign stop of 2020 election
In his first campaign stop of the 2020 election season, President Donald Trump will speak at a rally in Toledo, Ohio Thursday evening. A spokesperson said audiences will hear about the economy, American strength, and issues that unify the country.
Michigan Sen Peters concerned for cyber-attacks as Iran tensions persist
But U.S. Senator Gary Peters believes this is a risky game to start playing with Iran.
Road funding top of mind as legislature returning to session
With the Michigan Legislature returning to session, finding a new source for funding new road funding is top of mind for the governor and lawmakers.
Whitmer 2024? Democratic voters list Michigan governor as potential candidate
In an early 2024 poll, Democratic voters selected Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as a candidate they would consider voting for president.
Michigan governor, GOP leadership kick of 2020 with major disagreement over gas tax
Gov. Whitmer said she had a commitment from GOP leaders in 2019 there would be legislative support for a gas tax increase after signing their no-fault plan. House Speaker Lee Chatfield said that isn't true.
Trump impeachment: McConnell can start trial, delay on witnesses
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has the Senate votes to proceed with setting the ground rules for President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to deliver 2nd State of the State Jan. 29
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's second State of the State Address will be 7 p.m. Jan. 29.
Despite Michigan's growing population, it will still lose a seat in Congress
Michigan's population grew every year this decade however, it's still expected to lose a seat in Congress.
Democrat Julián Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race
The former Obama housing secretary was the only Latino candidate in the field and one of the biggest voices on immigration.
Ann Arbor state rep. arrested for suspected drunk driving
A Michigan state representative was arrested on suspected drunken driving Thursday night. She is being held at the Oakland County Sheriff's office.
Former Michigan GOP Rep blasts Trump, calling him "unfit for office"
A former GOP congressman from Michigan blasted President Trump in a letter penned to the author of a story published in The Atlantic.
Michigan anti-abortion group submits petition to outlaw abortion procedure
Michigan Values Life, an anti-abortion group has submitted a petition with almost 380,000 voter signatures to the state, in an effort to prohibit a second-trimester abortion procedure.