Michigan Democrats renew push for background checks for gun sales
Current loopholes in Michigan's gun laws make it so online and private transactions aren't subjected to background checks. Despite polls showing eight in 10 Americans supporting such measures, the bill is likely to die in the Republican-led Legislature.
Senate Republicans relax bill that closes drop boxes early
Instead of closing the drop boxes before Election Day in Michigan, the bill now proposes to close them three hours before polls close. Opponents to the legislation were not appeased.
Michigan GOP outlines plans for spending billions in federal Covid aid
The budget plan would send $13 billion to schools, local governments, child care, food and rental assistance, coronavirus testing, and vaccine distribution.
Whitmer vetoes Republican bills linking pandemic powers to $1 billion-plus federal funding
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed another budget plan from the Michigan legislature over an impasse of emergency powers she's used to lift and enact restrictions during the pandemic.
Michigan legislature reveals nearly $700K in confidential severance deals
The disclosure from the Michigan legislature follows intense criticism of the governor for two high-end payments to former public employees who left the job.
Advocates launch ballot drive to open Michigan governor, legislature to public-records requests
Michigan is one of just two states that exempt the governor's office and the legislature from open-records requests. Efforts to end exemptions have died in the state Senate in recent years.
Aid to embattled Senate Majority leader leaving for job in Attorney General's office
Amber McCann, Mike Shirkey's deputy chief of staff and press secretary who has worked with three GOP senate majority leaders will start work in the department's public information and education office.
Michigan GOP leader Shirkey on hot mic doubles down after Capitol riot hoax claim
Mike Shirkey finds himself at the center of controversy after a video posted online filmed him describing the Capitol Riot on Jan. 6 a "hoax" and "all staged."
State police says in lawsuit 7 top officials used encrypted messaging app
Some MSP officials under investigation after using the encrypted messaging app "Signal."
Michigan GOP rejects five more Whitmer appointees over pandemic restrictions
The state GOP has blocked appointees from the governor twice now after rejecting 13 nominees last week. Republicans in the legislature want more input in pandemic restrictions ordered by the health department.
LIVE AT 11: GOP gives State of State address response amid growing feud with governor
During a call with media, Gov. Whitmer said the GOP's decision to withhold funds for education unless she relinquished authority over in-person learning rules in school "cruel."
Small group of protesters act peacefully at state Capitol among heavy police presence
Michigan State Capitol protests are quiet amid heavy police and military presence.
Michigan Senate Majority Leader tested positive for COVID-19 over Christmas break
Michigan's Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey says he tested positive for COVID-19 over Christmas break. He believes he caught it during a visit to the House when he removed his mask for 25 minutes to listen to a colleague's remarks.
Michigan Attorney General says State Capitol is not safe, visitors should stay away
Attorney General Dana Nessel Nessel fears something like that could happen here. Less than 24 hours after the riots in DC, our state capitol had to be evacuated because of a bomb threat.
Whitmer vetoes Republican bill that would kill emergency health rules without legislature approval
On Wednesday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer blocked a Republican bill that would kill emergency public health orders after 28 days unless it had legislature approval.
New bill would let Michigan veterinarians consult pet owners on marijuana usage
Michigan is close to clarifying that veterinarians can consult with pet owners on the use of products derived from marijuana or hemp to help animals' health.
Former Michigan State Sen. Tom Casperson, the 'titan' of the UP dead at 61
Tom Casperson, a former state lawmaker from the Upper Peninsula who cast a key vote to expand Medicaid and built alliances with labor unions, has died at age 61.
Michigan Senate Leader Shirkey swarmed by activists at airport before flying to meet with Trump
Michigan State Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey was mobbed by activists at the Detroit airport Friday morning as he prepared to fly to meet with President Donald Trump.
LIVE AT 1:30: Michigan Gov. Whitmer introduces bipartisan legislation
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to announce bipartisan legislation Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
John James refuses to concede defeat; Sen Gary Peters calls it pathetic
John James said Thursday he refused to concede defeat to Senator Gary Peters for Michigan's second Senate seat.