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Michigan Democrats will launch an independent investigation into the escape of Michael Elliot.
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Michigan Democrats will launch an independent investigation into the escape of Michael Elliot.
Senator Glenn Anderson says scaling back perimeter patrols was "foolish" -- security is weaker because food services have been privatized.
Michigan is losing seven million dollars a day, according to Senate Democrats,
Less than a year from now, voters head to the polls for the 2014 midterm elections.
A former Michigan lawmaker's switch to the Republican Party just before an election deadline was itself "not a mistake" but the plotting around it was, said state House Speaker Jase Bolger.
A new survey of Michigan's local government officials shows that trust in state and local government is strongly partisan.
With high auto insurance rates in Detroit, among the highest in the nation, some Democratic state legislators say they have ideas for real reform.
High-level talks over fixing Michigan's deteriorating roads are at a standstill in the Capitol, with Republican and Democratic leaders still unable to agree much on how to even start.
A spat that led the Republican leader of the Michigan House to remove eight Democrats from committees has been resolved.
The top Republican in the Michigan House removed eight Democrats from committees Tuesday because they missed meetings last week amid heightened tension between Republican and Democratic leaders in the chamber.
Democrat Debbie Dingell says she won't be making a bid for the U.S. Senate seat Carl Levin will vacate in 2014.
A multi-agency team will sweep the halls to ensure the building is safe and secure before the vice president arrives in Detroit.
Vice President Biden is headlining a fundraiser for Michigan Democrats this weekend.
Michigan's Democratic congressional delegation wants to replace the long-time chairman of the state Democratic Party.
Governor Rick Snyder is expected to be met by hundreds of protesters Wednesday night as he delivers his third State of the State Address.
Some lawmakers say Snyder will be painting a deceiving picture during his third State of the State address.
Twenty-eight new lawmakers are joining the Michigan Legislature on the first day of the next two-year session.
Early forecasts suggest that the political climate at the Michigan Capitol will be chilly when lawmakers return to Lansing this month.
Michigan's Governor is being urged by members of the Michigan U.S. Congressional Delegation to reject right-to-work legation.
President Barack Obama has repeated his opposition to right-to-work laws as the Republican-controlled Michigan Legislature moved toward adopting the union-curbing measure.
Speaker John Boehner believes he holds a strong hand in fiscal cliff and debt limit talks. He is, once again, taking the global economy hostage and playing politics with the U.S. debt limit.
Obama is hoping to promote the discussion of the Bush tax cut extensions by getting people hooked on the topic and by getting them to use the #My2K hashtag on Twitter.
Liberals and their ilk obviously won the executive branch of the United States government for another four years with the reelection of President Barack Obama, but they still pick fights as much as they did before the election – if not more.
It's almost to the point that the easiest way to spot a corrupt politician is to see who's winning in Chicago.
The day after the voters spoke in our democracy, Republicans sought to set aside the results and focus on winning next time. It is not just a losing proposition for Republicans, it is a losing proposition for America.
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said its department has received more than 5,000 emails from the public regarding immigration enforcement activity.
The Genesee County Prosecutor's Office declined to prosecute two officers who fired their weapons in response to an armed shooter last fall at a church in Grand Blanc.
Mickey Lolich, a Detroit Tigers great and 1968 World Series MVP, has died, the Tigers organization confirmed.
Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to PowerLines.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said its department has received more than 5,000 emails from the public regarding immigration enforcement activity.
Sterling Heights invoked a moratorium on data center site requests, with city officials saying they want to research the topic before updating zoning rules.
The Genesee County Prosecutor's Office declined to prosecute two officers who fired their weapons in response to an armed shooter last fall at a church in Grand Blanc.
Three Michigan Senate Democrats introduced three bills last year that aimed to change how ICE is allowed to operate in the state.
Mickey Lolich, a Detroit Tigers great and 1968 World Series MVP, has died, the Tigers organization confirmed.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said its department has received more than 5,000 emails from the public regarding immigration enforcement activity.
Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to PowerLines.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
The disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, is being investigated as a crime.
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Mickey Lolich, a Detroit Tigers great and 1968 World Series MVP, has died, the Tigers organization confirmed.
The games run from Feb. 6 through Feb. 22, and 17 Olympians from Michigan are among the nearly 230 athletes competing for Team USA.
All-Star Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121.
A Detroit Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has filed a lawsuit, claiming that he was not only physically harmed but was also falsely accused of making racial remarks.
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to acquire Kevin Huerter from the Chicago Bulls in a four-player, three-team deal, according to two people with knowledge of the trade.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
Some sunshine and dry conditions remain today, but some snow will move in later this week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter explains when we can expect the snowfall and how much.
President Trump appeared to double down on Tuesday on his suggestion that the federal government take over elections in some states. He listed several Democratic-led cities like Detroit and Atlanta, where he thinks the federal government should take over elections.
Students at multiple high schools in Southeast Michigan took part in, or were expected to, protests on Wednesday over recent activity by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
President Trump suggested Monday that Republicans should "nationalize" voting. Republicans maintain that he meant he supports a bill requiring voter IDs nationwide.
A 4-year-old girl who drowned at a private club swimming pool in Southeast Michigan was with other children, but no adults, at the time, deputies reported.