Michigan legislature, governor work to find emergency funds ahead of pause in SNAP benefits
With the November 1st deadline looming that would threaten SNAP benefits for 1.4 million Michigan residents, the state is trying to plug a gap with emergency funding.
Michigan hunting fee hike: Senate approves increase to cost of license
If signed into law, the hunting and fishing license increase would mean tens of millions of dollars in additional state revenue.
Michigan budget finally signed: $81 billion package is now official
It includes $2 billion for roads and hundreds of millions more for other infrastructure improvements, $26 million for future projects at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, another $150 million for recovery efforts following a devastating ice storm up north, and just under $30 billion in money for Medicaid.
Belle Isle faces severe cuts as Michigan government shutdown looms
Belle Isle is caught in the crossfire of a budget showdown between Michigan Senate Democrats and House Republicans. Even as it weighs potentially drastic cuts to its services, officials aren't sure what a shutdown would do to services.
State budget deadline is ticking for Lansing with possible shutdown looming
And if there is no budget by then. It's the governor calling the shots on what happens next, according to a former legal advisor to past Gov. Jennifer Granholm.
Michigan lawmakers want ICE 'safe zones' at schools, churches
Michigan state senators want to create ‘safe zones’ that would prevent federal immigration officials from entering without a warrant.
Whitmer calls special election for vacant Michigan senate seat
After months of sitting vacant, the constituents of Michigan's 35th District in the state Senate now have a date to vote for their next senator.
Michigan Republicans pitch budget cuts of $5B with October 1 deadline looming
"Everyone said there is absolutely no waste in this budget," he said. "The actual fraud, waste and abuse is rampant in state government. Everyone knows it."
Michigan property tax relief on the horizon, Republican Speaker says
The Michigan House Speaker wants to reform Michigan's decades-old property tax system. But there's a reason lawmakers haven't touched it in years.
New bill package regulating ghost guns passes state Senate despite GOP backlash
"This ultimately will punish legitimate gun owners rather than address the root causes of gun violence," said State Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake).
Michigan Senate passes cell phone rule that would limit use in schools
It's likely a rule limiting the use of cell phones in schools is coming. But whether it's an outright ban or if there are exceptions remains to be seen.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.