Michigan Republican lawmaker's arrest could have consequences for party heading into election
Lansing police responded early Thursday to reports of a man with a gun and possible shots being fired. They later arrested Neil Friske.
Michigan Rep. Neil Friske arrested for 'felony-level offense' in Lansing Thursday morning
State lawmaker Neil Friske, who is a Republican that represents Charlevoix and Emmet counties in northern Michigan, was taken into custody by Lansing Police.
Michigan lawmakers want to add more protections for cyclists, penalties to motorists that injure them
In 2016, a motorist in Kalamazoo ran over nine bicycle riders, killing five of them. However, the penalty for seriously injuring a cyclist doesn't end with appropriate charges normally, lawmakers said.
Michigan's U.S. Senate field set for upcoming August Primary
At least one candidate was disqualified late last week because the Dearborn Democrat's campaign address was a post office box - not a street address.
Dark money reform efforts in Michigan up against regulatory, legislative hurdles
Despite efforts to improve financial transparency in Lansing, laws requiring disclosures may still be a long ways off in Michigan.
Former Rep Peter Meijer drops out of race for US Senate
Meijer, 36, is an Iraq war veteran and grandson of the Meijer supermarket chain family.
Trump, Meadows, Giuliani are unindicted co-conspirators, Michigan investigator says
A state investigator testified Wednesday that he considers former President Donald Trump and his White House chief of staff to be uncharged co-conspirators in a scheme to claim that he won Michigan in the 2020 election, despite Democrat Joe Biden’s clear victory.
Lawmakers approve mandate making AEDs mandatory in Michigan schools
The whole world was watching when an NFL player collapsed on the field during a game. Access to life-saving equipment helped revive him - now Michigan lawmakers want to provide the same support in schools.
Ex-Warren Mayor Jim Fouts files paperwork to run for state representative
The longtime mayor of Warren isn't done with politics yet.
Michigan retirement plan would help 1.5 million workers access savings program, lawmaker says
About 1.5 million Michigan workers aren't offered a retirement plan through their job. A proposed law would create an avenue to do that - without any cost from to the business.
Detroit credit rated 'investment-grade', reaching milestone after historic bankruptcy
Mike Duggan held up and handed out bottles of black ink to commemorate the big day
Michigan schools would be required to teach swim safety under new bill
Drownings are the leading cause of death among kids age 1-4, despite being preventable. Offering water safety at schools could reduce the number of incidents.
Commissioners pick new metro Detroit districts after court order to redraw some boundaries
Some voters will find themselves in different districts when they head to the polls in the next election. Get a closer look at the lines here.
Mitch McConnell to resign as Senate Republican leader in November
Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.
Concerns arise during 2024 Michigan Presidential Primary Election
According to voters who called into FOX 2, their personal party preferences became public knowledge once they had to declare whether they wanted a Republican or a Democratic ballot.
Biden wins Michigan Democratic Presidential Primary: See vote totals here
Current President Joe Biden is projected to win the Democratic Presidential Primary in Michigan despite thousands of "uncommitted" votes.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Trump-allied lawyers sanctioned over Michigan election suit
Seven lawyers were sanctioned over bringing a sham lawsuit challenging Michigan's 2020 election results.
Ex-Rep. Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel over Cameo video broadcast, alleges fraud
Former New York Congressman George Santos recently filed a lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night comedian allegedly solicited Santos' Cameo videos "under the guise of fandom."
Michigan fake elector plot witness takes stand in case over 2020 meeting between Republicans
James Renner, 77, said Wednesday he didn't realize he was breaking the law when he and 15 others acted as an Michigan elector during the 2020 election.
James Craig suspends campaign for U.S. Senate, mulls race for Detroit mayor
The former candidate for governor who previously served as the chief of the Detroit Police Department said his decision to suspend his campaign was a “business decision only."