Michigan Supreme Court begins work to create dashboard to increase transparency
The dashboard will allow people to look at criteria like race, gender and age.
Michigan state lawmaker recall effort expands
Next month, the Board of State Canvassers will meet in Lansing to consider multiple recall petitions against lawmakers in the Michigan House.
"Homeless Bill of Rights" looks to protect the unhoused, enhance rights in Michigan
Upwards of 8,500 people are unhoused and living on the streets of Michigan each night.
Gov. Whitmer signs education budget: Here's a look at the response from both sides of the aisle
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a historically large education budget earlier this week.
Fowlerville schools flag ban prompts backlash, social media bullying
Fowlerville Public Schools followed a growing trend this week when the school board implemented a ban on certain flags, student posters, and stickers.
Michigan Democratic Party responds to recall petitions
The recall petitions were filed earlier this week with the Board of State Canvassers against five Democrats and one Republican.
Michigan State Police revamps its recruiting
Today's recruiting school aims not only to prepare troopers for modern policing but to help them through the process as well.
Whitmer repeals "asset test" for food assistance in Michigan
Under the previous law, households with more than $15,000 in assets were ineligible for food assistance. Those assets could be counted as cars or money in the bank.
Michigan ends marijuana testing for most state jobs
This change means regulations will look at recreational marijuana use much like alcohol use and won't test for it in new hires.
Rashad Trice makes district court appearance in Lansing
Earlier this week Trice appeared in federal court in Grand Rapids-- showing visible injuries from his crimes and arrest. On Thursday he appeared via video conference with fewer bandages.
Lawmakers introduce tax incentives for films made in Michigan
Lawmakers tell CBS News Detroit that these bills are meant to improve upon the old film incentives.
Rashad Trice appears in federal court in Grand Rapids
Trice had two items on the docket during his court appearance on Tuesday-- a preliminary hearing and a detention hearing.
Former Michigan Senate colleagues Barrett, Hertel enter 7th Congressional District race
This district race proved very expensive in the 2022 cycle-- costing millions of dollars, and this election could be no different as two former Michigan Senate colleagues go head-to-head.
Advocates call for more sustainable funding for Michigan's infrastructure
Late last month, the Michigan legislature passed a nearly $82 billion state budget, a historically large sum of money for the state. Although millions will be going toward improving the state's infrastructure, one advocate tells CBS News Detroit he would have liked to see more sustainable, long-term funding.
Michigan Rep. Noah Arbit pushes back against claims bill creates felony to misgender
In recent weeks, critics of the bill have raised concerns that if implemented, it would be a felony to misgender someone in our state.