US House majority is in play next year after weak GOP midterm showing, recent Supreme Court ruling

The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.

Michigan Senate votes to outlaw child marriage

The minimum age that someone can get married at in Michigan is 16 years old. The new law raises that to 18.

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

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.