LIVE AT 11: GOP gives State of State address response amid growing feud with governor
During a call with media, Gov. Whitmer said the GOP's decision to withhold funds for education unless she relinquished authority over in-person learning rules in school "cruel."
Small group of protesters act peacefully at state Capitol among heavy police presence
Michigan State Capitol protests are quiet amid heavy police and military presence.
Michigan Senate Majority Leader tested positive for COVID-19 over Christmas break
Michigan's Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey says he tested positive for COVID-19 over Christmas break. He believes he caught it during a visit to the House when he removed his mask for 25 minutes to listen to a colleague's remarks.
Michigan Attorney General says State Capitol is not safe, visitors should stay away
Attorney General Dana Nessel Nessel fears something like that could happen here. Less than 24 hours after the riots in DC, our state capitol had to be evacuated because of a bomb threat.
Whitmer vetoes Republican bill that would kill emergency health rules without legislature approval
On Wednesday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer blocked a Republican bill that would kill emergency public health orders after 28 days unless it had legislature approval.
New bill would let Michigan veterinarians consult pet owners on marijuana usage
Michigan is close to clarifying that veterinarians can consult with pet owners on the use of products derived from marijuana or hemp to help animals' health.
Former Michigan State Sen. Tom Casperson, the 'titan' of the UP dead at 61
Tom Casperson, a former state lawmaker from the Upper Peninsula who cast a key vote to expand Medicaid and built alliances with labor unions, has died at age 61.
Michigan Senate Leader Shirkey swarmed by activists at airport before flying to meet with Trump
Michigan State Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey was mobbed by activists at the Detroit airport Friday morning as he prepared to fly to meet with President Donald Trump.
LIVE AT 1:30: Michigan Gov. Whitmer introduces bipartisan legislation
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to announce bipartisan legislation Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
John James refuses to concede defeat; Sen Gary Peters calls it pathetic
John James said Thursday he refused to concede defeat to Senator Gary Peters for Michigan's second Senate seat.
Michigan November election guide: register to vote, absentee ballots, important deadlines
The 2020 general election is scheduled for Nov. 3. For anyone planning on voting, there's plenty of ways for residents to get registered and cast their ballot.
Livonia state senator urges bill to ban guns from Capitol after kidnap suspects attended open carry protest
Sen. Dayna Polehanki spoke to FOX 2 about her safety concerns and what the intent of her impassioned speech was.
Michigan lawmakers unveil and approve $62.7B state budget
Michigan lawmakers passed a state budget on Wednesday that avoids major cuts that had been feared due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan State Senate approves bill allowing for faster processing of absentee votes
Larger Michigan municipalities could begin processing an expected surge of absentee ballots sooner in the November presidential election under a bill approved Tuesday by the state Senate.
Republican Michigan Senator Tom Barrett tests positive for COVID-19
The Michigan Senate and House have scrubbed their scheduled meetings on Thursday because one state senator has tested positive for COVID-19.
GOP's $1.3 billion 'Return to Learn Plan' calls for $800 per student, $500 hazard pay for teachers
House and Senate GOP lawmakers are planning to release their 'Return to Learn' academic plan that will work as a roadmap for school districts preparing for the 2020-21 school year
Michigan State Supreme Court declines to fast-track GOP-led lawsuit against Whitmer
The state supreme court declined a request from Republicans to bypass the Court of Appeals and hear their suit over the governor's emergency powers.
Michigan State Senate unanimously approves bill requiring police receive implicit bias training
The Michigan State Senate unanimously confirmed a bill that would mandate police to be trained on implicit bias and de-escalation techniques.
WATCH LIVE: Judge hears arguments in lawsuit over governor's emergency powers
Attorneys representing both the GOP and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a lawsuit over emergency powers will argue in front of a judge Friday.
Judge to hear oral arguments in GOP lawsuit against Gov. Whitmer's emergency powers
A judge will listen in on oral arguments from attorneys in a lawsuit filed by GOP lawmakers against the Michigan governor on Friday.