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Michigan State Senate

Michigan Democrats poised for governing 'trifecta' with potential majorities in House, Senate chambers

Michigan Democrats poised for governing 'trifecta' with potential majorities in House, Senate chambers

Democrats haven't controlled the state House, Senate, and governor's office at the same time in 38 years.

November 9, 2022 8:10am EST
Abortion in Michigan, other states 'likely to be illegal' because of gerrymandered legislatures, experts say

Abortion in Michigan, other states 'likely to be illegal' because of gerrymandered legislatures, experts say

The Supreme Court's monumental ruling on abortion has put the spotlight on state governments and the partisan lean they now have following decades of gerrymandering.

July 4, 2022 7:32am EDT
State Senate Democrats' bid for tougher gun legislation stalls despite Texas shooting

State Senate Democrats' bid for tougher gun legislation stalls despite Texas shooting

"Their alternative is to do nothing," said Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) of the Republicans."Thoughts and prayers are not a substitute for policy."

May 26, 2022 6:55pm EDT
Michigan House approves putting term limits proposal on ballot

Michigan House approves putting term limits proposal on ballot

Term limits in Michigan allow for no more than 14 years in the legislature. Supporters of changing the rule say the length of time in the legislature made law making more difficult.

May 10, 2022 11:43am EDT
Wyatt's Law which would create registry for child abuse offenders passes Michigan Senate

Wyatt's Law which would create registry for child abuse offenders passes Michigan Senate

The package of bills is seven years in the making. The mother behind the legislation says it would have protected her son from abuse he suffered at the hands of a convicted abuser.

April 20, 2022 9:00am EDT
Michigan lawmaker sentenced to probation for inappropriately touching nurse

Michigan lawmaker sentenced to probation for inappropriately touching nurse

State Sen. John Bizon was seeking treatment for COVID-19 when he pulled her closer, squeezed her waist with a cupping motion. He later became angry when the nurse wouldn't prescribe a medication he wanted.

March 24, 2022 8:43am EDT
Michigan legislature hits bump in the road to suspending state gas tax

Michigan legislature hits bump in the road to suspending state gas tax

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had already indicated she would veto the bill. However, as the suspended gas tax plan stands, it wouldn't take effect until next year.

March 16, 2022 8:15am EDT
Michigan legislature approves tax cuts that Whitmer opposes

Michigan legislature approves tax cuts that Whitmer opposes

The Republican-led Senate approved the vote on a 22-15 party-line vote that would lower the income tax from 4.25% to 3.9%. The Michigan governor has called the cuts unsustainable.

March 3, 2022 12:57pm EST
Michigan Democrats, Republicans launch drive to change term limit law

Michigan Democrats, Republicans launch drive to change term limit law

"I do not think the state is being served well by the House of Representatives that is by and large what's a large revolving door today," Duggan said. "We are backing what the people support, and we're reducing the term from 14 years to 12 years."

March 1, 2022 7:19pm EST
Whitmer releases $74.1 billion Michigan budget plan for next fiscal year

Whitmer releases $74.1 billion Michigan budget plan for next fiscal year

The bill includes creating a $1 billion school modernization fund and an array of one-time spending plans due to the state's $7 billion balance carried over into the new year.

February 9, 2022 11:33am EST
With new GM battery factory in mind, state approves $1.5 billion bill to land major business projects

With new GM battery factory in mind, state approves $1.5 billion bill to land major business projects

Among the projects the state is eyeing is General Motors new electric vehicle battery factory. Several hundred million will also be available to restaurants and other businesses that lost money during the pandemic.

December 15, 2021 6:53am EST
Michigan legislature poised to approve $841 million for pandemic relief, testing, rental assistance

Michigan legislature poised to approve $841 million for pandemic relief, testing, rental assistance

The bulk of the money is from the federal government that will go to schools, airports, and emergency rental aid.

December 14, 2021 1:07pm EST
Whitmer vetoes legislation in budget, allows voting machines to be online for Election Day

Whitmer vetoes legislation in budget, allows voting machines to be online for Election Day

Another veto that has some scratching their heads is the governor's veto that would have created polling places at senior centers around the state. She said the bill would actually make it more difficult for seniors to vote.

October 4, 2021 8:34pm EDT
Michigan Gov. Whitmer to sign 2022 budget Wednesday, will deem some Covid sections unconstitutional

Michigan Gov. Whitmer to sign 2022 budget Wednesday, will deem some Covid sections unconstitutional

Whitmer’s office had already said she would block two sections affecting local health departments that Republicans hoped to secure during budget agreements.

September 29, 2021 9:09am EDT
Michigan's budget plan boosts child care, equips state police with body cams, increases nursing home wages

Michigan's budget plan boosts child care, equips state police with body cams, increases nursing home wages

In order to secure the budget deal, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer agreed not to issue COVID-19 vaccine requirements that extend beyond President Joe Biden's rules.

September 21, 2021 1:47pm EDT
Michigan lawmakers, governor reach state budget agreement

Michigan lawmakers, governor reach state budget agreement

Both parties entered negotiations backed with a big surplus in consumer spending and other coronavirus relief funds, which likely eased what can be a tough legislative process.

September 16, 2021 7:09am EDT
State legislature halts Whitmer emergency powers, but health dept can be used to still issue orders

State legislature halts Whitmer emergency powers, but health dept can be used to still issue orders

"I will not be voting yes today. I will be voting hell yes," said State Rep. Jack O'Malley (R-Lake Ann).

July 21, 2021 9:07pm EDT
Trump attacks Michigan Republicans after senate report finds no fraud in 2020 election

Trump attacks Michigan Republicans after senate report finds no fraud in 2020 election

The president accused the Republican Chair of the Oversight Committee and the Senate Majority leader of trying to "hide the truth" about the election. The Republican-led investigation found no evidence of fraud.

June 24, 2021 1:32pm EDT
Senate-led investigation of Michigan's 2020 election uncovers no evidence of fraud

Senate-led investigation of Michigan's 2020 election uncovers no evidence of fraud

Any further investigation of theories alleging fraud, including those that looking at Antrim County would be "a complete waste of time" read the report, which found no evidence of fraud.

June 23, 2021 9:01am EDT
Michigan Senate passes $6.6 billion federal aid package as lawmakers, Whitmer come to budget agreement

Michigan Senate passes $6.6 billion federal aid package as lawmakers, Whitmer come to budget agreement

Under federal law, schools with higher numbers of poor students will receive a larger share of the extra money. Another $2.2 billion was approved for rent and local governments.

June 16, 2021 6:47am EDT
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