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.
Claressa Shields wins an easy decision over Maricela Corenjo
Claressa Shields successfully defended her undisputed middleweight title with a lopsided unanimous decision over Maricela Cornejo on Saturday night in the first boxing card at Little Caesars Arena.
Missouri teacher resigns after using racial slur; student who recorded it suspended
A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.
Former Detroit lawmaker running for U.S. Senate seat
Former state Rep. Leslie Love has thrown her hat into the ring for a high-stakes campaign for U.S. Senate
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.
Eastpointe men accused of robbing Warren salon at gunpoint after prior argument with stylist
A victim of an armed robbery at Menzie Salon in Warren recognized the getaway vehicle as belonging to someone he had an argument with a few weeks before, authorities said.
Balloon release ban introduced in Michigan Senate to prevent pollution
A second offense could come with a $5,000 fine. Balloon debris is a major problem on the Great Lakes since animals that ingest them are at a higher risk of death than those that eat other forms of plastic.
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.
Sen. Gary Peters spearheads effort to extend firefighting grants for 7 more years
Now fire stations across the country - including Sterling Heights - need help. Cities are calling on lawmakers to extend federal grant programs that provide critical resources to fire stations.
The Good Doctor actor Hill Harper weighs run for U.S. Senate in Michigan
The actor has also played a main character on the crime drama CSI: NY. His entrance into politics would mix up the race for Senate if he ran.
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 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.
Slotkin jumps into battleground race for Michigan Senate
She's the first high-profile candidate to jump into the race for senate after Debbie Stabenow said she would step down.
Sen. John Fetterman's case highlights common stroke, depression link
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.
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.
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.
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."
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens says she won't run for U.S. senate
Stevens' name was floated as a potential candidate for the coveted seat in the U.S. Senate, following Debbie Stabbenow's announcement she would not seek reelection.
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.