From Right to Work to Michigan's abortion ban, here are the first bills Democrats plan to introduce
Many wondered how long Michigan Democrats would take to introduce their bills. It appears they're not waiting at all, which could set up a major fight with state Republicans.
History-making Democrat-led state legislature gets underway in Lansing
"It is significant that the gavel is changing hands from Republicans to Democrats," she said. "People who in the past have been excluded from these halls of power due to race, religion, sexual orientation are now senators."
Garlin Gilchrist 'thinking about' run for U.S. Senate, lieutenant governor says
There's been no shortage of rumors about Michigan's political class weighing a run for the seat, which will be open in the 2024 election.
Jan. 6 report details meeting between Trump, Michigan Republicans Shirkey and Chatfield
When Mike Shirkey and Lee Chatfield said they wouldn't work to overturn Michigan's election, Trump posted the lawmakers' personal cell phone numbers online.
Wayne County subpoenaed by Justice Department for communications with Trump
Local election officials in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona are being asked to submit communications they had with the former president following his effort to overturn the 2020 election.
Michigan could hold country's first primary after state Senate approves moving up election
Iowa has traditionally held the country's first caucus and New Hampshire the first primary. Michigan just took a big step in overtaking both as the first presidential contest.
Michigan legislature flip shows impact of gerrymandering
In the past two elections, Democrats in Michigan gained a majority of votes but it was Republicans who controlled the government. The 2022 midterm revealed what kind of impact fair maps can have on an election.
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.