Over $550 million to be restored as budget stalemate between governor, GOP clears
After three months of a budget stalemate, the governor is working with state lawmakers to restore over 550 million dollars in cuts to state services, including money for programs supporting children in need and sheriff patrols around the state.
Michigan close to deal legalizing sports, online gambling; vote could be this week
The Michigan legislature and Governor Gretchen Whitmer could be just days away from legalizing sports betting and internet gambling in Michigan.
President Donald Trump to hold 'Merry Christmas Rally' in Battle Creek
President Donald Trump will hold a 'Merry Christmas Rally' on December 18th in Battle Creek.
U.S. House report outlines evidence for Trump impeachment
The House released a sweeping impeachment report Tuesday outlining evidence of what it calls President Donald Trump’s wrongdoing toward Ukraine, findings that will serve as the foundation for debate over whether the 45th president should be removed from office.
Kamala Harris drops out of 2020 Democratic presidential race
Kamala Harris announced the end of her Democratic presidential campaign on Tuesday.
Trial starts Tuesday for Michigan lawmaker accused of selling his vote for cash
A Michigan lawmaker accused of trying to trade his vote on legislation for campaign cash is facing trial in federal court. State Rep. Larry Inman's trial begins Tuesday in Grand Rapids, where he faces up to 30 years if convicted. Charged with allegedly soliciting a bribe, extortion and lying to the FBI, the lawmaker is believed to have tried selling his vote on Michigan's prevailing wage law in 2018.
Michigan's newest proposed road solution would give cities, counties control, and it has bipartisan support
A new package of bills introduced at the legislature is taking a different avenue to fixing Michigan’s deteriorating roads - and it has nothing to do with raising the state’s taxes. Instead, more than a dozen proposals and bills introduced by the members of the state’s transportation committee would free up Michigan’s local governments to collect their own gas and registration taxes that would go directly to roads managed by those bodies.
Michael Bloomberg officially launches Democratic presidential bid
Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world's richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president.
Trump impeachment inquiry, climate change, health care take center stage at 5th Democratic debate
The fifth Democratic debate is underway with 10 candidates lined up next to each other onstage in Atlanta on Wednesday, with the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump leading off the discussion.
Andrew Yang asked 1st question 32 minutes into debate; later jokes he’ll tell Putin 'Sorry I beat your guy'
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang, polling at 3 percent, according to a Fox News poll, was asked his first question 32 minutes into the Democratic debate on Wednesday night in Atlanta.
10 Dems qualify for next week’s presidential debate
Ten Democratic presidential candidates have qualified for next Wednesday’s debate, giving voters a smaller lineup on stage to consider even as the party’s overall field expands.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick announces 2020 presidential bid
Deval Patrick made history as the first black governor of Massachusetts and has close ties to former President Barack Obama.
Senate unanimously passes bill to make animal cruelty a federal felony
Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate have unanimously passed a bipartisan bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony.
Expungement law overhaul receives widespread bipartisan support, passes house
The Michigan House has passed legislation that would overhaul expungement laws to make it easier for hundreds of thousands of people to clear their criminal record.
'Fighting for what's right' - John Conyers honored for life of public service
The late Congressman John Conyers' voice played in a recording by his wife Monica at his funeral Monday.
Congressman John Conyers remembered as Civil Rights champion
"His motto was always 'Justice, peace, and jobs,' Monica Conyers said.
Want to redraw Michigan district boundaries? Here's how to apply
Last November, voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of proposition 2, Voters Not Politicians. The ballot initiative was directed at curbing partisan gerrymandering, the process of lawmakers redrawing district lines that benefits a certain political party. Lawmakers redraw district lines after every census, which takes place every 10 years. However, Michigan's doing it a little bit differently this time. Instead, 13 randomly-selected residents from Michigan will be responsible for drawing those boundary lines.
New poll shows voters rate President Trump's job performance better than Gov. Whitmer's
In a statewide poll, only 26 percent of voters approved of Gov. Whitmer's job performance in the state. That's 13 points less than President Trump, who voters gave a 39 percent approval rating of.
8-time felon and former state rep Brian Banks paid to recruit students for Highland Park
It’s been more than two years since Brian Banks resigned from the state House to avoid going to the Big House.
Michigan legislature green lights bill that would raise age for adult prosecution to 18
State lawmakers are close to ending Michigan's status as one of the few states where 17-year-old offenders are automatically prosecuted as adults. The state Senate overwhelmingly approved bills Wednesday, a day after the House voted. The legislation is expected to soon go to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for her likely signature.