Presidential pardons: Who has issued the most?

Presidents have broad authority to issue pardons – and they use the power a lot.

Bill raising Michigan hunting and fishing licenses prices clears committee

In addition to raising the costs of licenses, the legislation also lowers the age requirement for acquiring a fishing license to 16 years old, as well as lower the senior discount from 60% to 25%.

Mayor Pete for governor? Michigan Democrats look to Buttigieg as next state leader

Though Pete Buttigieg has publicly and privately stated that he won’t make any decisions about his future until after the Biden administration ends on Jan. 20, he has already fielded calls from Michigan Democrats urging him to enter the 2026 race.

City Council President Sheffield announces run for mayor of Detroit

It wasn't the best kept secret, but on Tuesday night, Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield formally announced her bid for mayor.

McConnell falls, sprains wrist after GOP luncheon

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was walking out of a luncheon on Tuesday when he tripped and fell.

Democrat Jocelyn Benson rips Mike Duggan's independent bid for governor

The Secretary of State has made it no mystery of her interest in the seat. Then last week, the Detroit mayor made waves of his own that he intended to make a gubernatorial run.

‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year, which happens to be an idea that both sides of the political spectrum agree on.

Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data

Democrats are pushing legislation to protect reproductive health data before the GOP retakes control of the Michigan House. The bill is among a package of proposed laws meant to expand access to birth control and others.

House shuts down efforts to release Matt Gaetz ethics report

The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

Trump nominates Fiserv CEO Bisignano for Social Security commissioner

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his nomination of Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano for Social Security Administration commissioner.

Will Governor DeSantis become Secretary DeSantis?

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announces run for governor of Michigan

After announcing his plans not to run again, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan shared his next steps - running for governor of Michigan.

Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister withdraws from President-elect Trump's DEA nomination

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said he's withdrawing from consideration after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to head the Drug Enforcement Administration. 

Michigan lawmaker calls for gay marriage to be banned in social media post

While the Michigan Legislature is storming through several bills during their lame duck session wrapping up 2024, Republican State Rep. Josh Schriver of Oxford is calling for gay marriage to be banned.

Joe Tate forms Detroit mayoral exploratory committee

With Mike Duggan telling the city he won't be running for mayor again, the political vacuum in Detroit is fast filling with interested candidates eyeing the executive seat.