Michigan Senate approves tax package without $180 'inflation relief' checks
Michigan Democrats failed to get enough Republican votes to secure the $180 rebate checks. Two other major changes to Michigan's tax policy did pass, however.
Michigan Democrats moving closer to repealing 1931-era abortion ban
The state approved a constitutional amendment that enshrined the right to an abortion in 2022. However, the state still has laws on the books banning abortion and contraceptives.
Slotkin jumps into battleground race for Michigan Senate
She's the first high-profile candidate to jump into the race for senate after Debbie Stabenow said she would step down.
Sen. John Fetterman's case highlights common stroke, depression link
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.
Cheaper electric vehicles, school field trips, insulin - what's in the Michigan governor's budget
The budget calls for universal pre-k and school meals, a field trip for every 4th grader, and a waiving of the sales tax on electric vehicle purchases.
Michigan House approves moving up presidential primary to February
Michigan Democrats moved closer to approving an earlier date for the state's presidential primary, which could have big implications for national politics and the state.
Berkley Democrat state rep shows up sick with Covid to cast gallery vote
“I hope this is not a case of Speaker Tate just simply allowing his members to violate CDC guidelines simply because he has a thin majority," Beeler said. "My hope is that it was an oversight, but I think that remains to be seen."
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens says she won't run for U.S. senate
Stevens' name was floated as a potential candidate for the coveted seat in the U.S. Senate, following Debbie Stabbenow's announcement she would not seek reelection.
Michigan lawmaker wants to ban TikTok from government devices
Michigan would be the first state to follow the federal government in banning the app from public employee's phones.
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.