Michigan educators express frustration as state budget talks continue
Michigan lawmakers bought themselves more time by passing a continuation budget on Wednesday, but the ongoing delay has frustrated school officials and education advocates.
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Michigan lawmakers bought themselves more time by passing a continuation budget on Wednesday, but the ongoing delay has frustrated school officials and education advocates.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years got underway as Republicans and Democrats remained at an impasse over 2025 funding.
Michigan leaders said state government operations will "run as normal" while legislative leaders finalize the upcoming budget.
President Trump said on Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, as his deployments expand to more cities across the U.S.
The Michigan Secretary of State's office says absentee ballots are now available for the November election.
Lawmakers have been struggling to pass a budget since earlier this year, initially missing their July 1 deadline.
It's a race against time for Michigan lawmakers as they work toward a state budget agreement by the Oct. 1 deadline.
Michigan is expanding a program to help incarcerated people obtain driver's licenses or state identification cards, something advocates say will increase the odds they are successful in returning to society.
"I think that those tactics are unwarranted and not something we're going to be asking," Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said.
Michigan is less than two weeks away from a potential state government shutdown on Oct. 1 if lawmakers can't reach an agreement on the budget.
The Trump administration is trying to persuade a federal judge that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's attempt to shut down part of an aging pipeline interferes with U.S. foreign policy.
"This isn't just paperwork; it's people's lives and the stability of our state," a United Auto Workers official said about a threatened Michigan shutdown.
Vance's message immediately garnered reaction from Detroiters, with some telling CBS News Detroit that they do not want the military in Motor City.
Vice President JD Vance returned to Michigan Wednesday afternoon with a visit to a precision metal stamping facility in Howell.
A Michigan court has ordered the takedown or blocking of websites that allegedly claim to be associated with the Democratic and Republican national committees.
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says uncertainty is costing Michigan "time, money, opportunities and jobs."
As Congress nears sending the U.S. into a government shutdown, Michigan faces its own.
Officials did provide the exact location but said Vance will visit a "precision metal stamping facility" and "deliver remarks on President Trump's tax cuts for working families and businesses."
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues to speak out against political violence after the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and threats made against state officials, including Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.
In a statement, Gilchrist says the threat has since been cleared.
A state government shutdown isn't new to Michigan. However, the government could face another potential shutdown if the state budget does not reach the Michigan Senate by Oct. 1.
Former Michigan Sen. Adam Hollier announced on Wednesday that he is dropping his bid for Congress to pursue the Michigan Secretary of State seat.
Detroit mayoral candidates Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch want to lead the city as the next top local official. CBS News Detroit reached out to both candidates for an interview to discuss their plans for the city's future.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
A Detroit man faces murder, armed robbery and related charges in the aftermath of a fatal shooting on Feb. 16.
Jalen Rose has been named speaker at the University of Michigan's spring 2026 commencement.
A 13-year-old student has been charged with possessing a weapon after authorities were called to a middle school on Monday in Inkster.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a federal lawsuit challenging plans for an immigration detention facility in Romulus.
Metro Detroit drivers might not be seeing it yet, but the average cost of unleaded regular gas across Michigan has crossed the $4 a gallon price point.
Kevin McGonigle, baseball's No. 2-rated prospect, has made the Detroit Tigers' opening day roster.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
A meteor was seen in parts of Michigan Monday night, with photos and videos shared widely on social media.
A Detroit man faces murder, armed robbery and related charges in the aftermath of a fatal shooting on Feb. 16.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
President Trump has long railed against mail-in voting, but used the method this month in a Florida election, public records indicate.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the issue can reduce the driver's ability to detect hazards and increase the risk of a crash.
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out — the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
Bonner-Prendergast graduate Kevin McGonigle, baseball's No. 2-rated prospect, has made the Detroit Tigers' opening day roster.
The Detroit Pistons are heading back to the playoffs for the second time in a row as they remain the No. 1seed in the Eastern Conference.
Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points, including six in the final 34 seconds, and the Detroit Pistons ended the Los Angeles Lakers' nine-game win streak with a 113-110 victory.
Olivia Olson had all 27 of her points in the second half and Syla Swords bounced back from a slow start to score 26 and help second-seeded Michigan rout short-handed N.C. State.
Western Michigan has hired Kahil Fennell away from Texas-Rio Grande Valley to be its men's basketball coach.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Temperatures begin to warm. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us how warm it's going to get and when our next chance for showers and storms will arrive.
The pilot and co-pilot died and dozens of people were injured in a runway plane collision at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night.
The Birmingham Broomfield Art Center offers classes for all age groups, explains president and CEO Annie Vangelderen.
A guilty plea was entered in a Wayne County student loan fraud case. A meteor was seen Monday in Southeast Michigan. Those headlines, other top stories and sports are in our news brief.
The search for answers continues in the aftermath of Sunday's fatal collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport. CBS News has this report.