Michigan lawmakers consider bills to provide legal protections for harm reduction strategies
Lawmakers are considering two bills that wouldn't prevent people from using illegal drugs but aim to improve harm reduction tactics in Michigan.
Advocates continue to call for changes to Michigan no-fault auto insurance reforms
The auto no-fault reforms, which took effect in 2022, were meant to lower insurance costs in Michigan, but they also changed the way care companies are reimbursed, making the cost of care nearly double.
Michigan lawmakers head to annual Mackinac Policy Conference
This year's agenda for the conference includes a focus on economic development, education and infrastructure.
1 killed, 6 injured in early morning shooting in Lansing
A 17-year-old male was pronounced deceased at a hospital. Police say at least one person is in critical condition.
Michigan State University playing important role in state's research of bird flu
Scientists at Michigan State University are searching for more answers on bird flu as the state reported its first human case.
Detroit police, federal agencies announce third annual "Summer Surge"
For the third year in a row, local and federal law enforcement are rolling out a program called the Summer Surge in preparation for summer.
Some female Michigan lawmakers say they're experiencing increasing online hate
Social media has made it easier to connect with lawmakers online, but it's also made it easier to harass and threaten lawmakers.
Gov. Whitmer signs bill to expand mental health insurance coverage in Michigan
A new bill signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday aims to make sure insurance covers mental health treatments like physical health services.
Woman arraigned in deadly Michigan hit-and-run that killed two people
A pregnant woman was arraigned on Monday in connection with a deadly crash in Clinton County that killed two people and injured several others.
Michigan state lawmakers weigh in on election 2024 strategy
Democratic heavy hitters will be in Michigan over the weekend as the presidential election creeps closer.
Michigan lawmakers debating registry for homeschooled students
It's never reached the Governor's desk for her signature but there has been interest from lawmakers in making sure all students in our state are accounted for-- a move one homeschool advocate tells CBS News Detroit amounts to government overreach.
795,000 Michiganders have been removed from Medicaid since redetermination
The Shorts are two of thousands of Michiganders who lost access to Medicaid when the redetermination process began again last year.
Activists call for lower rental housing prices in Michigan, "renter's bill of rights"
Between 2023 and 2024, the state saw a 12.4% rental price increase, according to Rent.com.
Michigan lawmakers consider replacing state gas tax
Michigan has a gas tax, and that funding is used toward road improvements, but as cars use less gas or go electric, lawmakers are considering other ways of funding the state's rough roads.
Michigan program will allow incarcerated mothers to send breastmilk to infants
Inmates at Michigan's Huron Valley Correctional Facility will be allowed to send their breastmilk home for their children under a new program.