Michigan November election guide: register to vote, absentee ballots, important deadlines
The 2020 general election is scheduled for Nov. 3. For anyone planning on voting, there's plenty of ways for residents to get registered and cast their ballot.
Livonia state senator urges bill to ban guns from Capitol after kidnap suspects attended open carry protest
Sen. Dayna Polehanki spoke to FOX 2 about her safety concerns and what the intent of her impassioned speech was.
Michigan lawmakers unveil and approve $62.7B state budget
Michigan lawmakers passed a state budget on Wednesday that avoids major cuts that had been feared due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
GOP's $1.3 billion 'Return to Learn Plan' calls for $800 per student, $500 hazard pay for teachers
House and Senate GOP lawmakers are planning to release their 'Return to Learn' academic plan that will work as a roadmap for school districts preparing for the 2020-21 school year
Michigan State Supreme Court declines to fast-track GOP-led lawsuit against Whitmer
The state supreme court declined a request from Republicans to bypass the Court of Appeals and hear their suit over the governor's emergency powers.
WATCH LIVE: Judge hears arguments in lawsuit over governor's emergency powers
Attorneys representing both the GOP and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a lawsuit over emergency powers will argue in front of a judge Friday.
Judge to hear oral arguments in GOP lawsuit against Gov. Whitmer's emergency powers
A judge will listen in on oral arguments from attorneys in a lawsuit filed by GOP lawmakers against the Michigan governor on Friday.
Protesters converge on Lansing for third demonstration over governor's stay home orders
With tensions continuing to boil, a third protest in Lansing is scheduled as critics of the Michigan Governor's stay-home order planned to demonstrate on the capitol lawn Thursday morning.
Mich. Republican House Speaker pushes for Whitmer to work with lawmakers on COVID-19 response
Republican Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield is hoping to move past the fight and into a place of progress - but on Friday, a judge will hear oral arguments from the suit filed by House and Senate members claiming that Gov. Whitmer's emergency orders are invalid.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says Capitol Commission has authority to ban guns in the Capitol
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sent a letter to the Michigan State Capitol Commission saying that the Commission has the legal authority to prohibit guns in the state Capitol, should it choose to do so.
Armed escort volunteers to walk rattled state rep to Capitol after recent Lansing protests
The armed trek was uneventful and unimpeded by authorities, somewhat similar to last week's protest, but by design.
Calling her orders unconstitutional, GOP lawmakers sue Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over executive powers
GOP leaders from the Michigan legislature unveiled a lawsuit against the Michigan governor Wednesday.
Whitmer fending off litigation on multiple fronts as GOP works to limit governor's powers
Michigan Republicans are mounting multiple efforts of litigation aimed at curbing the governor's powers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Power struggle erupts over Whitmer's emergency orders with declaration set to expire Thursday
A power struggle has formed between Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican lawmakers over the length and authority of the governor's emergency declaration that she's used to make executive orders
Democratic delegate speaks on party censuring Detroit lawmaker following COVID-19 treatment
A group called the 13th Congressional District Democratic Party Organization censured democratic State Representative Karen Whitsett for comments she made attacking her own party and Governor Gretchen Whitmer
House GOP releases Michigan roadmap for reopening state
House GOP members have released their roadmap for how the state should approach reopening once the state's shelter-in-place order ends.
Michigan GOP introduce bills to limit Gov. Whitmer's emergency powers
GOP lawmakers have introduced legislation to limit the Michigan Governor's executive powers
Governor, House GOP at odds over state of emergency extension ahead of Tuesday's vote
The state legislature is planning to meet in the capital today to vote on extending the governor's state of emergency. However GOP lawmakers and Gretchen Whitmer are at odds over how long that extension should be.
Detroit state rep tests positive for COVID-19, first case in the Michigan Legislature
State Rep. Tyrone Carter of Detroit has the coronavirus, officials said Thursday.
Michigan lawmakers approve $125M for coronavirus outbreak
A total of $125 million in emergency funding was approved by the Michigan Legislature for COVID-19 response.