Michigan House passes bills for prison safety and transparency
The Michigan House voted on Tuesday for a legislative plan aimed at safety and transparency in the state's prisons after multiple inmate deaths, Michigan House Republicans said.
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The Michigan House voted on Tuesday for a legislative plan aimed at safety and transparency in the state's prisons after multiple inmate deaths, Michigan House Republicans said.
Michigan Democratic House members have introduced three bills that would create infrastructure to study reparations, establish a state office and track data for descendants of enslaved Americans.
A bill that would punish people who interfere with, threaten or harass first responders performing their duties after being given a warning is moving through the Michigan Legislature.
President Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Sunday that a deal between the U.S. and Iran has been reached, experts say the Gordie Howe International Bridge will generate more business once it opens and other top stories for the evening of June 14, 2026.
A bill moving through the Michigan Legislature would penalize anyone who comes within 25 feet of a first responder while they're performing their duties after a verbal warning not to approach them is given. The proposed legislation has passed the House and has been referred to a Senate committee.
A bipartisan bill that would allow school boards across Michigan to award high school diplomas to some "Rosie the Riveters" has been introduced in the state Senate.
Lawmakers say Green Alerts won't just help bring veterans to safety, but also national guard and active service members.
Closures, MDOT says, happen when a bridge is no longer safe enough to drive on.
An immigrant rights group spent its Saturday making sure people in Southwest Detroit know their rights when it comes to interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A bipartisan Michigan House bill would let the state install technology around state-owned buildings and critical infrastructure that detects unmanned aircraft or prevents them from flying overhead, according to the Legislature's website.
Women veterans in Michigan are being recognized with a specially designed license plate.
Two business owners say they will do everything they can to weather the tax's impact, once it takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Metro Detroit organizations providing support for survivors of domestic violence are doubling down on their concerns about the Michigan state budget.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will sign a state budget this week amid a deadline extension from the legislature. The final version includes money to continue Michigan's free school lunch and breakfast program.
An Eastpointe man is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old child, an artist is working to get his mural on a building in downtown Detroit uncovered and more top headlines for the evening of Oct. 4, 2025.
The budget now goes to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk for approval.
Michigan lawmakers are trying to put the power of setting speed limits in the hands of local leaders.
The House considered a resolution that would have asked voters to consider an amendment to the state constitution when it comes to lawmaker pay.
Despite that uncertainty, budget and education experts said classes will begin as scheduled this fall-- but certain programs could be on the chopping block.
Michigan lawmakers have until July 1 to finalize a K-12 public school funding budget. The proposals include significant changes in how some funds will be allocated to districts.
Michigan Democrats and Republicans are sending contrasting messages regarding moves made by the Trump administration.
The demonstration comes as the Trump administration continues to cut down the federal workforce.
State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky told a crowd protesting President Trump's early actions this week that she underwent elective surgery to remove her reproductive organs.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed new laws Wednesday that are aimed to increase safety in schools and communities.
Many expect egg prices to be on the rise once again in Michigan as the state's cage-free egg law is set to take effect on Tuesday.
One man is dead, and another person is wounded and in custody after a domestic-related shooting in Pontiac this past weekend.
The Midwest Independent Retailers Association is calling for Michigan's current bottle return law to be phased out.
The state dedicated $151.4 million to literacy materials over two years and has another $50 million coming. For math, it is putting up $5 million to vet curricula and $8 million for STEM programs. Teachers and researchers say the imbalance shows.
Jaquoya Wix ran from the alley and collapsed outside a nearby business, where investigators say multiple witnesses tried to help her. Her sister says she can't stop thinking about how frightened she must have been.
One man is charged with murder, and another man is charged with accessory, over a fatal shooting on Sept. 15 in Waterford Township.
Jaquoya Wix ran from the alley and collapsed outside a nearby business, where investigators say multiple witnesses tried to help her. Her sister says she can't stop thinking about how frightened she must have been.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
One man is dead, and another person is wounded and in custody after a domestic-related shooting in Pontiac this past weekend.
The Midwest Independent Retailers Association is calling for Michigan's current bottle return law to be phased out.
Anthony Dekinderen, 61, was arraigned on nine counts of false report or threat of terrorism after prosecutors say he emailed a Michigan journalist threatening to kill the governor, the secretary of state and the Michigan Supreme Court.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
The state dedicated $151.4 million to literacy materials over two years and has another $50 million coming. For math, it is putting up $5 million to vet curricula and $8 million for STEM programs. Teachers and researchers say the imbalance shows.
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
CJ Carr threw for 234 yards and ran for a touchdown, Nolan James Jr. rushed for 121 yards and a score, and No. 3 Notre Dame took control in the second half to beat Michigan State 27-10.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Bryce Underwood threw two touchdown passes and Savion Hiter had two rushing scores to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat UTEP 52-17.
Chicago dropped into second in the AL Central after it blew a six-run lead in an 11-8 loss to Detroit on Friday night.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The Detroit Department of Transportation is now asking to add $7 million to a bus parts contract that has already used its original $7 million allocation.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional. Natalie Brand reports.
Bond was set at $2 million for a Detroit man accused of driving while intoxicated in a crash that led to the death of a ride-share driver and serious injuries to the passenger.
An 18-year-old Detroit man is charged with second-degree murder in a Sept. 15 ambush that killed a 20-year-old man in Waterford Township, Michigan, and a 19-year-old from Pontiac is charged as an accessory, Waterford police said.