Georgia election interference case against Trump dismissed
Georgia’s election interference case against President Donald Trump is now officially over.
Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
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.
Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
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.
Nessel pushes back after House GOP speaker claims new budget has 20% cut to AG office
GOP Speaker of the House Matt Hall is just part of the "He said, she said" story.
Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
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.
Michigan lawmakers pass $81B budget with road funding plan and cuts elsewhere
It required compromise between each chamber, yielding a new road funding program, a massive wholesale tax on marijuana, while other parts of previous funding deals like universal free school lunches were maintained.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
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.
Rashida Tlaib's 'fascist' comment sparks wild House hearing shouting match
"I think if people want to start talking about being responsible with their rhetoric, it should start with Congresswoman Tlaib."
Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms
On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.
Judge tosses 'fake electors' case brought against 15 Michigan Republicans
A judge has tossed criminal charges against several individuals who were accused of attempting to falsely certify President Donald Trump as the winner of the 2020 election in Michigan.
$3.4B in earmarks could be contested topic in state budget battle
The House has approved its plan, but deep divisions remain over billions in spending and the deadline is looming.
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 House approves $78B budget plan as shutdown looms
The measure passed with 59 votes, while 45 others voted against the plan.