Michigan Democrats' send watered-down package expanding abortion access to Whitmer's desk
Democrats had larger plans for the Reproductive Health Act, but a Detroit lawmaker whose vote was needed to pass the package disagreed with some portions.
Michigan nears repeal of ban on giving voters rides to polls
Michigan was the only state with a law that banned giving someone a ride to the polls. The single stipulation was if the person couldn't walk.
Michigan Republican charged as false elector takes deal, has charges dismissed
James Renner, one of 16 Republicans accused of acting as fake electors for then-President Donald Trump, agreed to cooperate with the government in exchange for the charges being dismissed.
NIL deals for high school student athletes? Michigan House passes rule allowing benefits from likeness
Under the bill, a high school student athlete in Michigan could make money off of their name, image, and likeness.
Adam Hollier announces bid for Congress, challenging Shri Thanedar for Detroit seat
The former state senator previously came in second during a crowded midterm primary in 2022.
Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker, advancing toward replacing Kevin McCarthy
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Republicans still struggle to select a new House Speaker after a week without leadership
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
UAW strike update: GM, Stellantis, Ford all lay off more workers
Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis have laid off more employees as the UAW strike continues.
I-75 carpool lanes to open in metro Detroit at the end of October
The Michigan House granted approval to carpool lanes earlier this week, sending it to a likely passage by the governor.
Kevin McCarthy is out as speaker of the House: Here's what's next
The House of Representatives has entered uncharted territory after a last-ditch, right-wing effort to remove fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the speakership succeeded.
McCarthy ousted as House Speaker, says he won't run again: 'I wouldn't change a thing'
McCarthy told lawmakers Tuesday evening he would not run again for speaker, putting the gavel up for grabs.
Michigan K-12 students could take medical marijuana on school premises under new bill
The bill is the latest example of how the state is attempting to update policies with the changing drug landscape in Michigan.
Government shutdown averted: Congress passes 45-day funding plan
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.
Government shutdown almost certain after Republican's short-term spending plan collapses
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's last-ditch plan to keep the government funded died after hard-right Republicans refused to support bill.
Detroit Democrat a 'no' vote on repealing abortion restrictions in Michigan
Rep. Karen Whitsett was the lone Democrat to oppose several new bills that would expand access to an abortion in Michigan.
Legal magic mushrooms? Ann Arbor lawmaker wants to decriminalize psychedelic plants
Only one state has decriminalized psychedelic plants. Could Michigan be the second?
Michigan State's Mel Tucker suspended without pay after allegations he sexually harassed rape survivor
The school hired an outside Title IX attorney to investigate Tracy’s complaint and the investigation concluded in July, according to the USA Today report. A hearing is scheduled for Oct. 5-6 to determine if Tucker violated the school’s sexual harassment and exploitation policy, the newspaper reported.
Carl Malinga seeks rematch with John James, announces run for Congress
Malinga lost by half a percentage point in a surprisingly close race for Michigan's 10th District last year. He'll need to earn the party's nomination first.
Trump’s comments risk tainting a jury in federal election subversion case, special counsel says
Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith warned Tuesday that former President Donald Trump’s “daily" statements risk tainting a jury pool in Washington in the criminal case charging him with scheming to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Peter Meijer exploring run for open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan
The west Michigan native represented the state's third district for one term before being ousted over his vote to impeach former President Donald Trump.