Michigan's political odd couple Whitmer and Hall in spotlight after Trump visit
There they were. Michigan's political odd couple in a history-making visit to the Oval Office, side-by-side.
There they were. Michigan's political odd couple in a history-making visit to the Oval Office, side-by-side.
State of the State: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers annual address Wednesday night
This will be Whitmer's seventh speech since first becoming governor in 2019 and will include a wish list of goals she hopes to accomplish over the following year.
This will be Whitmer's seventh speech since first becoming governor in 2019 and will include a wish list of goals she hopes to accomplish over the following year.
Michigan State of the State: When will Gov. Whitmer deliver address?
This will be the governor's seventh State of the State address. Here's what she could focus on:
This will be the governor's seventh State of the State address. Here's what she could focus on:
Restaurants nervous as Michigan lawmakers debate paid sick time ahead of Friday deadline
While deals have been struck on the minimum wage and tipped wage rate, there is no final agreement for earned sick time. Unless one is achieved, the original wage law will kick in.
While deals have been struck on the minimum wage and tipped wage rate, there is no final agreement for earned sick time. Unless one is achieved, the original wage law will kick in.
New tipped wage law clears Michigan House as debate continues on earned sick time rules
Lawmakers are still debating the incoming earned sick time rule that is set to go into effect on Friday.
Lawmakers are still debating the incoming earned sick time rule that is set to go into effect on Friday.
Michigan Dems denounce Trump's plans to dismantle education department
"I'm about as qualified to run the WWE as Linda McMahon is to run the DOE," one Michigan lawmaker said of Trump's pick to run the agency.
"I'm about as qualified to run the WWE as Linda McMahon is to run the DOE," one Michigan lawmaker said of Trump's pick to run the agency.
Whitmer's proposed budget calls for $392 in additional spending per pupil
It was budget day in Lansing as the governor unveiled her latest proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. The reveal took place amid uncertainty in Washington D.C.
It was budget day in Lansing as the governor unveiled her latest proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. The reveal took place amid uncertainty in Washington D.C.
Trump and Musk loom over Whitmer's incoming budget proposal
Between tariffs hitting the agriculture and automotive industry in Michigan and attempts to trim the federal government, Michigan faces question marks in its upcoming budget.
Between tariffs hitting the agriculture and automotive industry in Michigan and attempts to trim the federal government, Michigan faces question marks in its upcoming budget.
Michigan Senate sues to force House to send legislation to Whitmer
Senate Democrats are trying to force the Republican-led House to transfer bills both chambers already approved to the governor.
Senate Democrats are trying to force the Republican-led House to transfer bills both chambers already approved to the governor.
Michigan Minimum Wage 2025: How much it will rise and tipped workers are impacted
The state's minimum wage will rise more than $2 this year. Tipped workers will also see a large increase in their wages - here is how much.
The state's minimum wage will rise more than $2 this year. Tipped workers will also see a large increase in their wages - here is how much.
Michigan House adjourns until Dec. 31 as rancor among Democrats spills over
House Democrats were unable to get enough of its members present for a quorum after Republicans stayed away from the capitol building, protesting the party's priorities.
House Democrats were unable to get enough of its members present for a quorum after Republicans stayed away from the capitol building, protesting the party's priorities.
Paralysis in Lansing as Michigan Democrats' crammed agenda comes to a halt
Protesting Republicans, absent Democrats, and a massive logjam of legislation in Lansing has paralyzed any hope of further lawmaking amid frustration with priorities and the Michigan House Speaker.
Protesting Republicans, absent Democrats, and a massive logjam of legislation in Lansing has paralyzed any hope of further lawmaking amid frustration with priorities and the Michigan House Speaker.
Lansing lawmakers consider ghost gun, bump stock bans under backlash from 2A advocates
"Putting more gun laws to restrict and impair the rights of ordinary law-abiding citizens who’ve done nothing wrong, if it’s a non-solution - it doesn’t solve anything," he said.
"Putting more gun laws to restrict and impair the rights of ordinary law-abiding citizens who’ve done nothing wrong, if it’s a non-solution - it doesn’t solve anything," he said.
Michigan House GOP protests Dems with no-show over tip wages, family leave issues in lame duck
"You have restaurant workers across Michigan who are about to lose their jobs, and (the Democrats) are taking about county commission appointments and creating new commissions," Hall said.
"You have restaurant workers across Michigan who are about to lose their jobs, and (the Democrats) are taking about county commission appointments and creating new commissions," Hall said.
Michigan business community rails against Democrat lame duck flurry of bills in Lansing
More than 100 lame duck bills have been introduced and await a final vote in the last days of total Democrat control in Lansing.
More than 100 lame duck bills have been introduced and await a final vote in the last days of total Democrat control in Lansing.
Michigan lawmakers work on road fix plan, money solution for $2B to $3B price tag
This road lobbyists says this may look and feel like a tax hike, but it is not, despite the dollar amount.
This road lobbyists says this may look and feel like a tax hike, but it is not, despite the dollar amount.
Bill raising Michigan hunting and fishing licenses prices clears committee
In addition to raising the costs of licenses, the legislation also lowers the age requirement for acquiring a fishing license to 16 years old, as well as lower the senior discount from 60% to 25%.
In addition to raising the costs of licenses, the legislation also lowers the age requirement for acquiring a fishing license to 16 years old, as well as lower the senior discount from 60% to 25%.
Michigan hunting and fishing would cost more under new proposal
Michigan Democrats also proposed altering the recreational passport by automatically opting in residents registering their vehicles. The proposals come amid funding needs for maintaining the state's parks and game populations.
Michigan Democrats also proposed altering the recreational passport by automatically opting in residents registering their vehicles. The proposals come amid funding needs for maintaining the state's parks and game populations.
Can Michigan Democrats keep their trifecta? November election will put gains to the test
It's not just the presidency that's up for grabs this cycle - in Michigan, control over the state House is also in the balance.
It's not just the presidency that's up for grabs this cycle - in Michigan, control over the state House is also in the balance.
After riding abortion issue to victory in 2022, Michigan Democrats hope to do it again in 2024
The Michigan House is in play after two years of Democratic control since 2022. Now, Republicans like former Gov. Rick Snyder believes abortion is a non-issue as Democrats continue to leverage the theme after their major midterm victory.
The Michigan House is in play after two years of Democratic control since 2022. Now, Republicans like former Gov. Rick Snyder believes abortion is a non-issue as Democrats continue to leverage the theme after their major midterm victory.