Michigan House votes on budget amendments
On Wednesday, state lawmakers tackled more than 200 appropriations amendments with some tense moments on the House floor.
New Michigan laws to regulate whippets goes into effect in June
In off-label use, whippets can give a user a very short high.
Oak Park teacher reunites with students who saved his life
It took a quick reaction to save the life of an Oak Park teacher participating in a friendly basketball game between students and teachers.
Michigan lawmakers react after former House Speaker Lee Chatfield's arraignment
Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife Stephanie pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a myriad of financial crimes. State lawmakers say this level of fraud is disheartening to see.
Michigan House committee considers tax on short-term rentals
Short-term rentals in Michigan could soon be subject to an additional tax and more regulations, a move supporters say will help offset the costs to municipalities. However, opponents say it could have a negative impact on our tourism.
Michigan Supreme Court will weigh in on state minimum wage
A case from 2018 is at the center of a decision that should be coming down the pipe from the Michigan Supreme Court.
Michigan House committee approves changes to hate crime legislation
After a set of hate crime bills didn't make it across the finish line to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk in 2023, lawmakers made changes and are seeing new movement.
Michigan Legislature considers bills to allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control
The Michigan Legislature is considering two bills that could make getting access to hormonal birth control a little easier.
Michigan government transparency bills gain traction in Lansing
It was an eventful week in Lansing for government transparency, as Michigan's Attorney General and Secretary of State both testified in favor of a package of bills that would increase government transparency and accountability.
Ingham County officials consider millage to help address affordable housing crisis
The rent is high not just in Detroit, where, according to nonprofit Higher Ground Abodes, the city has just a quarter of the affordable homes needed, but also across the state.
Michigan House Freedom Caucus calls for further investigation into 2020 election
In response, one House Democrat said she is surprised to continue having these conversations.
Pro-Palestinian group urges Elissa Slotkin to call for ceasefire
Congresswoman and candidate for U.S. Senate, Elissa Slotkin, was interrupted by a protest at a campaign stop in Lansing on Monday.
Members of Congress from Michigan sign letter urging pause in arms shipments to Israel
Three members of Congress from Michigan have signed a letter calling on President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken to pause sending more weapons to Israel.
Michigan lawmakers concerned over state grant spending
Lawmakers allege a Metro Detroit businesswoman spent more than $4,000 on a coffeemaker from a direct legislative grant allocated through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, of which she was a board member.
Brighton business donates K9 first aid kits to Michigan State Police
Michigan State Police canine officers face some of the same challenges and dangers human officers face.