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.
Michigan Democrats push to ban federal troops, amid DC crackdown
“You know I think that we can’t assume that any state is out of bounds for this," Pohutsky said.
Competing Michigan property tax plans include both reform and elimination
Competing plans targeting Michigan's property tax system are evolving in Lansing, with one pitching reform and another pushing for their outright elimination.
Michigan property tax relief on the horizon, Republican Speaker says
The Michigan House Speaker wants to reform Michigan's decades-old property tax system. But there's a reason lawmakers haven't touched it in years.
Michigan cell phone ban proposal dies in state House
Michigan House Democrats voted against the bill, despite the Democratic-led Senate passing a similar version and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expressing support for the bill.
Detroit small businesses being impacted by tariffs
A group of small business owners are speaking out over growing concerns about what is being called a crisis that is hurting the bottom line of many. Business owners gathered on Wednesday to express concerns over tariffs put on by the Trump Administration.
Board approves Ranked Choice Voting summary that residents will see on petitions
Ranked Choice Voting is not how Michigan chooses its elected officials. But it could be as a ballot proposal works its way through the process. Here's where things stand
New bill package regulating ghost guns passes state Senate despite GOP backlash
"This ultimately will punish legitimate gun owners rather than address the root causes of gun violence," said State Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake).
Detroit ICE Raids and immigration tensions spur protests
ICE says they are keeping up their targeted immigration enforcement across the region, arresting two dozen undocumented immigrants in a recent span.
Taxing Michigan's rich to pay for schools part of potential ballot proposal
The "Invest in MI Kids" could help funnel $1.7 billion into Michigan schools if approved by voters. But the proposal is still a ways from being approved.
Michigan House sues Jocelyn Benson over election training material request
In response to the lawsuit, Jocelyn Benson's spokesperson said the department was "glad" conservative lawmakers "acted accordingly," adding they "look forward to a court of law resolving this dispute."
President Trump considers pardoning Whitmer kidnap plotters
Trump teased the idea for the first time on Wednesday, mentioning it at a press conference in the Oval Office after being asked by a reporter. The President said, "I'm going to take a look at it," referring to the federal convictions.
Former GOP Speaker agrees with pushback against state's 'corporate welfare' plan
Bolger, who now runs the West Michigan Policy forum argues, that cash windfalls and tax breaks should be the last thing offered, and the first thing, is what they should be doing down south.
Democrat House leader sounds off on GOP speaker Matt Hall
One could say that budget peace is not at hand - but the rhetoric is going up.
Democrats push back on Trump's 'Big beautiful tax bill' while GOP promise tax cuts
The bill also bumps the standard deduction and child tax credit, and it allows small businesses to deduct more of their income.
Letter by Warren mom with special needs son has Medicaid plea read on Capitol Hill
Republicans say this massive legislative package, meant to deliver trillions in tax breaks cuts the fat, not services to people who need them.
Debbie Dingell appears to sleep in House meeting; drops fiesty reply
But Dingell shot back at the claims, by quoting the video post on X with her own reply.
Michigan lawmakers push defense-minded security bills aimed at securing schools from emergencies
One lawmaker's package of bills seeks to beef up the defense in schools by equipping them with better training in the event of an active shooter or other emergency.
Michigan Senate passes cell phone rule that would limit use in schools
It's likely a rule limiting the use of cell phones in schools is coming. But whether it's an outright ban or if there are exceptions remains to be seen.