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.
C. Cybele Raver will begin a five-year term as the University of Michigan president on Dec. 1.
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
Some Lincoln Park residents are adjusting their daily routines as a new water rate increase takes effect.
A Pontiac woman accused of abandoning three children for years will serve up to 30 years in prison under a sentence issued on Tuesday.
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
A Pontiac woman accused of abandoning three children for years will serve up to 30 years in prison under a sentence issued on Tuesday.
C. Cybele Raver will begin a five-year term as the University of Michigan president on Dec. 1.
Southeast Michigan is in for a hot, humid day on Tuesday, with afternoon temperatures climbing to around 90 degrees and heat index values reaching the upper 90s to near 100 degrees.
In a widely shared and controversial post to Truth Social on Monday morning, President Trump blasted communities across the country that are rallying against data centers.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District will release students three hours early on Sept. 1 and 2 due to high temperatures expected this week.
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."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
Michigan's first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal in 2026 has been detected in a horse in Clare County.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Tymale Carroll might not be here today if he hadn't been right across the street from Trinity Hospital in Livonia when his heart stopped behind the wheel.
Health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer.
Ryan Jeffers had two homers, Walker Jenkins went deep for the first time in his major league career, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1.
Steven Alker won the Ally Challenge on Sunday for his second straight PGA Tour Champions victory and third of the season, closing with a 4-under 68 at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Michigan, for a three-stroke margin.
Tyler Glasnow gave up two hits and one run in seven innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1.
The Seattle Seahawks on Saturday officially signed former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is facing felony charges in Florida and will be placed on the commissioner's exempt list while the case plays out.
Noah Kim threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Eastern Michigan past Sacramento State 28-17 in a season and Mid-American Conference opener.
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 eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, the White House confirmed, after months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Some Lincoln Park residents are adjusting their daily routines as a new water rate increase takes effect.
Kelli Bryant of Pontiac, Michigan, pleaded no contest to three counts of first-degree child abuse after accusations that she had abandoned three children for years. She will be sentenced on Tuesday.
President Trump said Monday that his administration has signed agreements with nine additional pharmaceutical firms to offer discounted drugs to state Medicaid programs. CBS News has this report.
Authorities will continue searching on Tuesday for at least one more person who is believed to be missing after flash flooding in the Grand Canyon. CBS News has this report.