Stellantis laying off workers at Warren, Sterling Heights plants
The market is already responding to auto tariffs, and so are carmakers. Stellantis laid off close to 1,000 workers, including here in Michigan. What the company and experts are saying about the move.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs defends job cuts during VA visit
It's also a system experiencing serious uncertainty as the Department of Government Efficiency targets 80-thousand workers for job cuts - potentially hundreds right here at the Detroit VA... which serves 350-thousand veterans in Michigan.
Detroit Regional Chamber discusses tariffs with business leaders
On Wednesday, President Trump is planning to implement new tariffs on several countries, including Canada, which could strongly impact Michigan’s economy. The Detroit regional chamber presented its 11th state of the region, where many leaders expressed concern over the president's choices.
Rep. Al Green censured after removal from President Trump's speech
The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.
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:
Restaurants nervous as Michigan lawmakers debate paid sick time ahead of Friday deadline
While deals have been struck on the minimum wage and tipped wage rate, there is no final agreement for earned sick time. Unless one is achieved, the original wage law will kick in.
New tipped wage law clears Michigan House as debate continues on earned sick time rules
Lawmakers are still debating the incoming earned sick time rule that is set to go into effect on Friday.
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.
Michigan Minimum Wage 2025: How much it will rise and tipped workers are impacted
The state's minimum wage will rise more than $2 this year. Tipped workers will also see a large increase in their wages - here is how much.
Rudy Giuliani held in contempt for withholding assets from Georgia election workers
Rudy Giuliani has been found in contempt of court for failing to turn over assets to Georgia election workers.
U.S. House approves funding bill, sends to Senate hours before shutdown deadline
Hours to go before a midnight government shutdown , the House approved a new plan late Friday from Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
Michigan House adjourns until Dec. 31 as rancor among Democrats spills over
House Democrats were unable to get enough of its members present for a quorum after Republicans stayed away from the capitol building, protesting the party's priorities.
Appeals court removes prosecutor Fani Willis from Georgia election case against Trump, others
A state appeals court on Thursday removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others but did not dismiss the indictment.
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.
Lansing lawmakers consider ghost gun, bump stock bans under backlash from 2A advocates
"Putting more gun laws to restrict and impair the rights of ordinary law-abiding citizens who’ve done nothing wrong, if it’s a non-solution - it doesn’t solve anything," he said.
Michigan House GOP protests Dems with no-show over tip wages, family leave issues in lame duck
"You have restaurant workers across Michigan who are about to lose their jobs, and (the Democrats) are taking about county commission appointments and creating new commissions," Hall said.