State Rep Joe Tate becomes 1st ever Black Speaker of the House
“I think there’s a real opportunity to put our values into practice," Tate said of Democrats in control of state leadership in Lansing. "Whether it’s pocketbook issues, making sure families can put food on their table, investing in education, and child care."
Supporters eye bus routes to Twelve Oaks Mall, Bloomfield Hills after millage approval
Two of the most glaring holes in public transit in Metro Detroit are in Oakland County, where bus routes either skipped entire cities or dropped passengers off miles from popular destinations
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.
Michigan voters enshrine right to abortion in big night for ballot proposals
Ballot measures that approve of changes to term limits, voting practices, and abortion access all passed during the midterms.
Michigan Election Results: Voters approve Proposal 1
Proposal 1 was passed by Michigan voters. The proposal requires elected officials to provide annual financial disclosures. It also changes term limits.
Michigan Live Election Results: Ballot Proposal 1 for term limits and financial disclosures
Election results for Proposal 1, which would require financial disclosures from Michigan elected officials, and change term limits for the House and Senate.
Michigan ballot proposal preview: Term limits, elections, and abortion
It's going to be a consequential election for Michigan with statewide seats and constitutional amendments up for grabs.
Michigan Board of State Canvassers certifies abortion and voting rights proposals for ballot
The Michigan high court ruled Thursday that the board needed to approve ballot proposals governing abortion and voting rights after they rejected the initiatives.
Michigan voter rights proposal will be on November ballot, high court rules
The proposal outlines a series of changes to the state constitution that would expand voting rights in Michigan. Those changes include increasing absentee ballot access and allow people to vote with a photo ID, signed affidavit, or matching voter registration signatures.
DOJ reportedly investigating Trump’s conduct, conversations as part of 2020 election probe
The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating the actions and correspondence of former President Trump in its investigation of his inner circle’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Abortion rights group seeking to codify practice in Michigan says it's cleared signature requirement
The group petitioning to have abortion rights on the 2022 Midterm ballot says it has submitted 753,759 signatures - the most ever for a Michigan ballot initiative.
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.
Sen. Carl Levin honored by Biden, Stabenow, and others during Sunday memorial
Michigan's longest serving U.S. Senator Carl Levin died in July 2021 at the age of 87. He was remembered by many and honored during a memorial celebration on Sunday.
Bill requiring students take personal finance class at Michigan high schools clears legislature
The bill had widescale bipartisan support during its second trip through the Michigan legislature.
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."
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.
Redford Rep. Mary Cavanagh sentenced to sobriety court, probation following drunken driving conviction
Mary Cavanagh was stopped by Livonia police after driving on two flat tires with a blood alcohol level of .17 - more than twice the legal limit in Michigan. It was her second instance of drunk driving.
Michigan Secretary of State Benson honored with JFK Profile in Courage Award for election handling
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson among only five people to be awarded the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.
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.
Democrat State Rep Cavanagh gets misdemeanor deal on 2nd drunk driving offense
Mary Cavanagh helped create legislation allowing people to petition a judge to expunge their first-time drunk driving offenses. She will not benefit from that new law, as this is her second drunk driving conviction.