Could mayoral races in Warren and Westland upend control in Lansing?
The balance of power is so slim in Lansing that if both Democrats running for mayor win, it could push the party's leverage in the state House out of the majority.
The balance of power is so slim in Lansing that if both Democrats running for mayor win, it could push the party's leverage in the state House out of the majority.
Michigan energy package sets 2040 deadline for 100% clean power, strips local groups of large projects
Michigan's new energy package sets a deadline for 100% clean energy production by 2040. It also strips local governments of the authority to rule on large-scale wind and solar projects.
Michigan's new energy package sets a deadline for 100% clean energy production by 2040. It also strips local governments of the authority to rule on large-scale wind and solar projects.
Michigan Democrats' send watered-down package expanding abortion access to Whitmer's desk
Democrats had larger plans for the Reproductive Health Act, but a Detroit lawmaker whose vote was needed to pass the package disagreed with some portions.
Democrats had larger plans for the Reproductive Health Act, but a Detroit lawmaker whose vote was needed to pass the package disagreed with some portions.
NIL deals for high school student athletes? Michigan House passes rule allowing benefits from likeness
Under the bill, a high school student athlete in Michigan could make money off of their name, image, and likeness.
Under the bill, a high school student athlete in Michigan could make money off of their name, image, and likeness.
I-75 carpool lanes to open in metro Detroit at the end of October
The Michigan House granted approval to carpool lanes earlier this week, sending it to a likely passage by the governor.
The Michigan House granted approval to carpool lanes earlier this week, sending it to a likely passage by the governor.
Michigan K-12 students could take medical marijuana on school premises under new bill
The bill is the latest example of how the state is attempting to update policies with the changing drug landscape in Michigan.
The bill is the latest example of how the state is attempting to update policies with the changing drug landscape in Michigan.
Detroit Democrat a 'no' vote on repealing abortion restrictions in Michigan
Rep. Karen Whitsett was the lone Democrat to oppose several new bills that would expand access to an abortion in Michigan.
Rep. Karen Whitsett was the lone Democrat to oppose several new bills that would expand access to an abortion in Michigan.
Abortion, paid family leave, 100% clean energy - Whitmer eyes aggressive agenda for rest of 2023
Armed with a Democratic trifecta in Lansing for the first time in 40 years, the governor and lawmakers hope to keep the pressure on in the second-half of 2023.
Armed with a Democratic trifecta in Lansing for the first time in 40 years, the governor and lawmakers hope to keep the pressure on in the second-half of 2023.
Gun rights GOP state legislators push back on weapons ban at Capitol
They believe the State Capitol Commission overstepped its authority by proposing a weapons ban in the Capitol building.
They believe the State Capitol Commission overstepped its authority by proposing a weapons ban in the Capitol building.
Michigan Senate votes to outlaw child marriage
The minimum age that someone can get married at in Michigan is 16 years old. The new law raises that to 18.
The minimum age that someone can get married at in Michigan is 16 years old. The new law raises that to 18.
Statue of limitations for sex abuse victims would expand to age 52 under new Michigan bill
Research shows that most victims of sexual abuse don't come forward until their 50s.
Research shows that most victims of sexual abuse don't come forward until their 50s.
Pandemic-era Cocktails to-go policy would be permanent under new bill
By this time next year, the margaritas you drink for Cinco de Mayo could be delivered to your home.
By this time next year, the margaritas you drink for Cinco de Mayo could be delivered to your home.
Is cursive dead?
Cheaper electric vehicles, school field trips, insulin - what's in the Michigan governor's budget
The budget calls for universal pre-k and school meals, a field trip for every 4th grader, and a waiving of the sales tax on electric vehicle purchases.
The budget calls for universal pre-k and school meals, a field trip for every 4th grader, and a waiving of the sales tax on electric vehicle purchases.
Michigan House approves moving up presidential primary to February
Michigan Democrats moved closer to approving an earlier date for the state's presidential primary, which could have big implications for national politics and the state.
Michigan Democrats moved closer to approving an earlier date for the state's presidential primary, which could have big implications for national politics and the state.
Berkley Democrat state rep shows up sick with Covid to cast gallery vote
“I hope this is not a case of Speaker Tate just simply allowing his members to violate CDC guidelines simply because he has a thin majority," Beeler said. "My hope is that it was an oversight, but I think that remains to be seen."
“I hope this is not a case of Speaker Tate just simply allowing his members to violate CDC guidelines simply because he has a thin majority," Beeler said. "My hope is that it was an oversight, but I think that remains to be seen."
From Right to Work to Michigan's abortion ban, here are the first bills Democrats plan to introduce
Many wondered how long Michigan Democrats would take to introduce their bills. It appears they're not waiting at all, which could set up a major fight with state Republicans.
Many wondered how long Michigan Democrats would take to introduce their bills. It appears they're not waiting at all, which could set up a major fight with state Republicans.
History-making Democrat-led state legislature gets underway in Lansing
"It is significant that the gavel is changing hands from Republicans to Democrats," she said. "People who in the past have been excluded from these halls of power due to race, religion, sexual orientation are now senators."
"It is significant that the gavel is changing hands from Republicans to Democrats," she said. "People who in the past have been excluded from these halls of power due to race, religion, sexual orientation are now senators."
Jan. 6 report details meeting between Trump, Michigan Republicans Shirkey and Chatfield
When Mike Shirkey and Lee Chatfield said they wouldn't work to overturn Michigan's election, Trump posted the lawmakers' personal cell phone numbers online.
When Mike Shirkey and Lee Chatfield said they wouldn't work to overturn Michigan's election, Trump posted the lawmakers' personal cell phone numbers online.
Michigan legislature flip shows impact of gerrymandering
In the past two elections, Democrats in Michigan gained a majority of votes but it was Republicans who controlled the government. The 2022 midterm revealed what kind of impact fair maps can have on an election.
In the past two elections, Democrats in Michigan gained a majority of votes but it was Republicans who controlled the government. The 2022 midterm revealed what kind of impact fair maps can have on an election.