Michigan Democrat joins chorus of lawmakers calling for Biden to drop out
Rep. Phil Skaggs said Biden's refusal to end his campaign for reelection also threatened local races where Democrats are in tight battles.
Rep. Phil Skaggs said Biden's refusal to end his campaign for reelection also threatened local races where Democrats are in tight battles.
Proposed bill could allow Michigan candidates to appear on ballot by paying fee
"My bill simply provides congressional candidates the same option we have. This solves a huge problem for Republicans and Democrats and saves tax dollars," said Republican State Representative Matt Maddock on X.
"My bill simply provides congressional candidates the same option we have. This solves a huge problem for Republicans and Democrats and saves tax dollars," said Republican State Representative Matt Maddock on X.
Michigan Republican lawmaker's arrest could have consequences for party heading into election
Lansing police responded early Thursday to reports of a man with a gun and possible shots being fired. They later arrested Neil Friske.
Lansing police responded early Thursday to reports of a man with a gun and possible shots being fired. They later arrested Neil Friske.
Michigan Rep. Neil Friske arrested for 'felony-level offense' in Lansing Thursday morning
State lawmaker Neil Friske, who is a Republican that represents Charlevoix and Emmet counties in northern Michigan, was taken into custody by Lansing Police.
State lawmaker Neil Friske, who is a Republican that represents Charlevoix and Emmet counties in northern Michigan, was taken into custody by Lansing Police.
Michigan lawmakers want to add more protections for cyclists, penalties to motorists that injure them
In 2016, a motorist in Kalamazoo ran over nine bicycle riders, killing five of them. However, the penalty for seriously injuring a cyclist doesn't end with appropriate charges normally, lawmakers said.
In 2016, a motorist in Kalamazoo ran over nine bicycle riders, killing five of them. However, the penalty for seriously injuring a cyclist doesn't end with appropriate charges normally, lawmakers said.
Dark money reform efforts in Michigan up against regulatory, legislative hurdles
Despite efforts to improve financial transparency in Lansing, laws requiring disclosures may still be a long ways off in Michigan.
Despite efforts to improve financial transparency in Lansing, laws requiring disclosures may still be a long ways off in Michigan.
Ex-Warren Mayor Jim Fouts files paperwork to run for state representative
The longtime mayor of Warren isn't done with politics yet.
The longtime mayor of Warren isn't done with politics yet.
Michigan retirement plan would help 1.5 million workers access savings program, lawmaker says
About 1.5 million Michigan workers aren't offered a retirement plan through their job. A proposed law would create an avenue to do that - without any cost from to the business.
About 1.5 million Michigan workers aren't offered a retirement plan through their job. A proposed law would create an avenue to do that - without any cost from to the business.
Commissioners pick new metro Detroit districts after court order to redraw some boundaries
Some voters will find themselves in different districts when they head to the polls in the next election. Get a closer look at the lines here.
Some voters will find themselves in different districts when they head to the polls in the next election. Get a closer look at the lines here.
Michigan lawmaker removed from committee assignment over 'great replacement' post
Oxford conservative Rep. Josh Schriver appeared to endorse a racist conspiracy theory on social media last week, drawing fire from both Michigan Democrats and Republicans.
Oxford conservative Rep. Josh Schriver appeared to endorse a racist conspiracy theory on social media last week, drawing fire from both Michigan Democrats and Republicans.
Michigan Rep. Josh Schriver under fire for 'great replacement' post
"When elected representatives like Rep. Schriver promote this kind of racist rhetoric, he really jeopardizes the safety of people of color all across the state," said Democratic state Rep. Jason Hoskins.
"When elected representatives like Rep. Schriver promote this kind of racist rhetoric, he really jeopardizes the safety of people of color all across the state," said Democratic state Rep. Jason Hoskins.
House minority leader Matt Hall asked to step down amid domestic violence allegations
Republican State Rep. Jim DeSana of Wyandotte is calling on Hall to step down.
Republican State Rep. Jim DeSana of Wyandotte is calling on Hall to step down.
3 Michigan redistricting commissioners resign, random selection to be held in January
The Michigan Department of State will host a random selection to replace the departing members on Wednesday, Jan. 3.
The Michigan Department of State will host a random selection to replace the departing members on Wednesday, Jan. 3.
Experts say court's decision to redraw 13 seats in Michigan's Legislature was necessary
In a detailed opinion spanning over 100 pages, three judges declared on Thursday that the map was unconstitutional and illegally influenced by racial factors.
In a detailed opinion spanning over 100 pages, three judges declared on Thursday that the map was unconstitutional and illegally influenced by racial factors.
Two people with close ties to former Michigan House leader charged with financial crimes
The charges against Rob and Anne Minard rose from an ongoing investigation of Republican Lee Chatfield, who has been the source of a statewide investigation.
The charges against Rob and Anne Minard rose from an ongoing investigation of Republican Lee Chatfield, who has been the source of a statewide investigation.
Special primary election to fill state House seats requested for Jan. 30, general election in April
The vacancy splitting the chamber to a 54-54 deadlock was caused by Democrats Lori Stone being elected as Warren mayor and Kevin Coleman elected as Westland mayor.
The vacancy splitting the chamber to a 54-54 deadlock was caused by Democrats Lori Stone being elected as Warren mayor and Kevin Coleman elected as Westland mayor.
Michigan House violated Open Meetings Act during gun safety debate, judge rules
The state passed three gun safety laws this year, including one that would authorize a judge to order someone have their firearms removed from their possession.
The state passed three gun safety laws this year, including one that would authorize a judge to order someone have their firearms removed from their possession.
Michigan lawmakers adjourn a month early after breakneck pace of passing laws
The abrupt end to this year's session was done so to ensure Michigan is the fifth state to hold its presidential primary. It also came after Democrats lost their majority in the state House.
The abrupt end to this year's session was done so to ensure Michigan is the fifth state to hold its presidential primary. It also came after Democrats lost their majority in the state House.
Detroiters put city's tax plan proposal to the test with new estimator
The Land Value Tax Plan is still a ways away from becoming law. But citizens can find out how much they would save now.
The Land Value Tax Plan is still a ways away from becoming law. But citizens can find out how much they would save now.
Michigan Democrats lose majority in House after Westland, Warren mayoral races
What does a 54-54 tie mean for the Michigan legislature?
What does a 54-54 tie mean for the Michigan legislature?