Michigan lawmakers adjourn a month early after breakneck pace of passing laws
The abrupt end to this year's session was done so to ensure Michigan is the fifth state to hold its presidential primary. It also came after Democrats lost their majority in the state House.
The abrupt end to this year's session was done so to ensure Michigan is the fifth state to hold its presidential primary. It also came after Democrats lost their majority in the state House.
Michigan lawmakers repeal nation's only immunity law that shields drug companies from liability
Michigan is the only state that shields pharmaceutical companies from liability if their products injure or kill citizens.
Michigan is the only state that shields pharmaceutical companies from liability if their products injure or kill citizens.
Detroiters put city's tax plan proposal to the test with new estimator
The Land Value Tax Plan is still a ways away from becoming law. But citizens can find out how much they would save now.
The Land Value Tax Plan is still a ways away from becoming law. But citizens can find out how much they would save now.
Michigan Democrats lose majority in House after Westland, Warren mayoral races
What does a 54-54 tie mean for the Michigan legislature?
What does a 54-54 tie mean for the Michigan legislature?
Could mayoral races in Warren and Westland upend control in Lansing?
The balance of power is so slim in Lansing that if both Democrats running for mayor win, it could push the party's leverage in the state House out of the majority.
The balance of power is so slim in Lansing that if both Democrats running for mayor win, it could push the party's leverage in the state House out of the majority.
Michigan energy package sets 2040 deadline for 100% clean power, strips local groups of large projects
Michigan's new energy package sets a deadline for 100% clean energy production by 2040. It also strips local governments of the authority to rule on large-scale wind and solar projects.
Michigan's new energy package sets a deadline for 100% clean energy production by 2040. It also strips local governments of the authority to rule on large-scale wind and solar projects.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's last-ditch plan to keep the government funded died after hard-right Republicans refused to support bill.