State of the State: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers annual address Wednesday night
This will be Whitmer's seventh speech since first becoming governor in 2019 and will include a wish list of goals she hopes to accomplish over the following year.
Michigan State of the State: When will Gov. Whitmer deliver address?
This will be the governor's seventh State of the State address. Here's what she could focus on:
Michigan Dems denounce Trump's plans to dismantle education department
"I'm about as qualified to run the WWE as Linda McMahon is to run the DOE," one Michigan lawmaker said of Trump's pick to run the agency.
Whitmer's proposed budget calls for $392 in additional spending per pupil
It was budget day in Lansing as the governor unveiled her latest proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. The reveal took place amid uncertainty in Washington D.C.
Trump and Musk loom over Whitmer's incoming budget proposal
Between tariffs hitting the agriculture and automotive industry in Michigan and attempts to trim the federal government, Michigan faces question marks in its upcoming budget.
Michigan Senate sues to force House to send legislation to Whitmer
Senate Democrats are trying to force the Republican-led House to transfer bills both chambers already approved to the governor.
Paralysis in Lansing as Michigan Democrats' crammed agenda comes to a halt
Protesting Republicans, absent Democrats, and a massive logjam of legislation in Lansing has paralyzed any hope of further lawmaking amid frustration with priorities and the Michigan House Speaker.
Michigan business community rails against Democrat lame duck flurry of bills in Lansing
More than 100 lame duck bills have been introduced and await a final vote in the last days of total Democrat control in Lansing.
Michigan lawmakers work on road fix plan, money solution for $2B to $3B price tag
This road lobbyists says this may look and feel like a tax hike, but it is not, despite the dollar amount.
Man uses racial slur during contentious Michigan Senate meeting on capitol gun ban
The legislation in question would amend rules around carrying a firearm in certain governmental buildings in Lansing. During a contentious hearing, one man giving testimony used a racial epithet while claiming the bill "targets white people."
Can Michigan Democrats keep their trifecta? November election will put gains to the test
It's not just the presidency that's up for grabs this cycle - in Michigan, control over the state House is also in the balance.
Oakland County's 11 drownings this year prompt focus on water safety in schools
Oakland County's lakes are typically bustling with fun in the sun. But after a concerning uptick in drownings this summer, several beaches have become settings of tragedy – prompting legislators to take action.
Michigan lawmakers want to add more protections for cyclists, penalties to motorists that injure them
In 2016, a motorist in Kalamazoo ran over nine bicycle riders, killing five of them. However, the penalty for seriously injuring a cyclist doesn't end with appropriate charges normally, lawmakers said.
Dark money reform efforts in Michigan up against regulatory, legislative hurdles
Despite efforts to improve financial transparency in Lansing, laws requiring disclosures may still be a long ways off in Michigan.
Lawmakers approve mandate making AEDs mandatory in Michigan schools
The whole world was watching when an NFL player collapsed on the field during a game. Access to life-saving equipment helped revive him - now Michigan lawmakers want to provide the same support in schools.
Michigan schools would be required to teach swim safety under new bill
Drownings are the leading cause of death among kids age 1-4, despite being preventable. Offering water safety at schools could reduce the number of incidents.
Michigan Senate leader and parent of MSU student reflects on mass shooting one year later
The events of that night provided momentum in the legislature to pass a series of gun safety-related measures that went into effect this week.
3 Michigan redistricting commissioners resign, random selection to be held in January
The Michigan Department of State will host a random selection to replace the departing members on Wednesday, Jan. 3.
Experts say court's decision to redraw 13 seats in Michigan's Legislature was necessary
In a detailed opinion spanning over 100 pages, three judges declared on Thursday that the map was unconstitutional and illegally influenced by racial factors.
Michigan lawmakers adjourn a month early after breakneck pace of passing laws
The abrupt end to this year's session was done so to ensure Michigan is the fifth state to hold its presidential primary. It also came after Democrats lost their majority in the state House.