Michigan Senate sends 'Red Flag' bill to Whitmer after legislative approval
The bill enables a court to order that weapons to be seized from their owners if they are determined to be a threat to themselves or others.
The bill enables a court to order that weapons to be seized from their owners if they are determined to be a threat to themselves or others.
Michigan Senate approves tax package without $180 'inflation relief' checks
Michigan Democrats failed to get enough Republican votes to secure the $180 rebate checks. Two other major changes to Michigan's tax policy did pass, however.
Michigan Democrats failed to get enough Republican votes to secure the $180 rebate checks. Two other major changes to Michigan's tax policy did pass, however.
Michigan Democrats moving closer to repealing 1931-era abortion ban
The state approved a constitutional amendment that enshrined the right to an abortion in 2022. However, the state still has laws on the books banning abortion and contraceptives.
The state approved a constitutional amendment that enshrined the right to an abortion in 2022. However, the state still has laws on the books banning abortion and contraceptives.
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 lawmaker wants to ban TikTok from government devices
Michigan would be the first state to follow the federal government in banning the app from public employee's phones.
Michigan would be the first state to follow the federal government in banning the app from public employee's phones.
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 could hold country's first primary after state Senate approves moving up election
Iowa has traditionally held the country's first caucus and New Hampshire the first primary. Michigan just took a big step in overtaking both as the first presidential contest.
Iowa has traditionally held the country's first caucus and New Hampshire the first primary. Michigan just took a big step in overtaking both as the first presidential contest.
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.
Michigan Democrats poised for governing 'trifecta' with potential majorities in House, Senate chambers
Democrats haven't controlled the state House, Senate, and governor's office at the same time in 38 years.
Democrats haven't controlled the state House, Senate, and governor's office at the same time in 38 years.
Abortion in Michigan, other states 'likely to be illegal' because of gerrymandered legislatures, experts say
The Supreme Court's monumental ruling on abortion has put the spotlight on state governments and the partisan lean they now have following decades of gerrymandering.
The Supreme Court's monumental ruling on abortion has put the spotlight on state governments and the partisan lean they now have following decades of gerrymandering.
State Senate Democrats' bid for tougher gun legislation stalls despite Texas shooting
"Their alternative is to do nothing," said Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) of the Republicans."Thoughts and prayers are not a substitute for policy."
"Their alternative is to do nothing," said Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) of the Republicans."Thoughts and prayers are not a substitute for policy."
Michigan House approves putting term limits proposal on ballot
Term limits in Michigan allow for no more than 14 years in the legislature. Supporters of changing the rule say the length of time in the legislature made law making more difficult.
Term limits in Michigan allow for no more than 14 years in the legislature. Supporters of changing the rule say the length of time in the legislature made law making more difficult.
Wyatt's Law which would create registry for child abuse offenders passes Michigan Senate
The package of bills is seven years in the making. The mother behind the legislation says it would have protected her son from abuse he suffered at the hands of a convicted abuser.
The package of bills is seven years in the making. The mother behind the legislation says it would have protected her son from abuse he suffered at the hands of a convicted abuser.
Michigan lawmaker sentenced to probation for inappropriately touching nurse
State Sen. John Bizon was seeking treatment for COVID-19 when he pulled her closer, squeezed her waist with a cupping motion. He later became angry when the nurse wouldn't prescribe a medication he wanted.
State Sen. John Bizon was seeking treatment for COVID-19 when he pulled her closer, squeezed her waist with a cupping motion. He later became angry when the nurse wouldn't prescribe a medication he wanted.
Michigan legislature hits bump in the road to suspending state gas tax
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had already indicated she would veto the bill. However, as the suspended gas tax plan stands, it wouldn't take effect until next year.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had already indicated she would veto the bill. However, as the suspended gas tax plan stands, it wouldn't take effect until next year.
Michigan legislature approves tax cuts that Whitmer opposes
The Republican-led Senate approved the vote on a 22-15 party-line vote that would lower the income tax from 4.25% to 3.9%. The Michigan governor has called the cuts unsustainable.
The Republican-led Senate approved the vote on a 22-15 party-line vote that would lower the income tax from 4.25% to 3.9%. The Michigan governor has called the cuts unsustainable.
Michigan Democrats, Republicans launch drive to change term limit law
"I do not think the state is being served well by the House of Representatives that is by and large what's a large revolving door today," Duggan said. "We are backing what the people support, and we're reducing the term from 14 years to 12 years."
"I do not think the state is being served well by the House of Representatives that is by and large what's a large revolving door today," Duggan said. "We are backing what the people support, and we're reducing the term from 14 years to 12 years."
Whitmer releases $74.1 billion Michigan budget plan for next fiscal year
The bill includes creating a $1 billion school modernization fund and an array of one-time spending plans due to the state's $7 billion balance carried over into the new year.
The bill includes creating a $1 billion school modernization fund and an array of one-time spending plans due to the state's $7 billion balance carried over into the new year.