Michigan legislature chucks bill that would repeal sales tax on diapers
Months after the state eliminated its tampon tax, lawmakers sought to make raising children more affordable by eliminating the sales tax on diapers.
Michigan legislature hits bump in the road to suspending state gas tax
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had already indicated she would veto the bill. However, as the suspended gas tax plan stands, it wouldn't take effect until next year.
Michigan legislature approves tax cuts that Whitmer opposes
The Republican-led Senate approved the vote on a 22-15 party-line vote that would lower the income tax from 4.25% to 3.9%. The Michigan governor has called the cuts unsustainable.
Michigan Democrats, Republicans launch drive to change term limit law
"I do not think the state is being served well by the House of Representatives that is by and large what's a large revolving door today," Duggan said. "We are backing what the people support, and we're reducing the term from 14 years to 12 years."
Whitmer releases $74.1 billion Michigan budget plan for next fiscal year
The bill includes creating a $1 billion school modernization fund and an array of one-time spending plans due to the state's $7 billion balance carried over into the new year.
President Trump tried to seize voting machines during 2020 election, report says
About six weeks after President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, he told his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani to contact the Department of Homeland Security to ask if the department could lawfully seize voting machines in key swing states, according to a report in The New York Times.
Lawmakers fight for bill to restore funding for long-term care for crash survivors after no-fault change
Laurie Oleska will be one of many in Lansing Tuesday as state lawmakers introduce a bill aimed at helping survivors of serious car crashes and their home health care providers.
Sex abuse survivor bills extending statute of limitations gain momentum for passage in Lansing
The horrific abuse by Michigan State University's Larry Nassar and the University of Michigan's Robert Anderson has prompted lawmakers to try to extend the statute of limitations for victims of abuse by physicians.
Michigan AG requests criminal investigation into Republican who submitted fake electors
“Under state law, I think clearly you have forgery of a public record, which is a 14-year offense, and election law forgery, which is a five-year offense,” she said Thursday night.
Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, Shri Thanedar announce runs to replace US Rep Brenda Lawrence
"We applaud her for her decision, but I’m ready to fight for the people in the 13th District," said Sherry Gay-Dagnogo.
Michigan Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence to retire after term ends
"This year marks my 30th year in elected public service, and I've had the good fortune of serving Michiganders on the local and national level," she said.
Detroit woman charged with election law forgery during 2020 election ordered to trial
Using her guardianship business, a Detroit woman attempted to request absentee ballots for some of her clients and have them sent to her business last year.
3 residents of The Villages arrested for casting multiple votes in 2020 election, police say
The three voters — all residents of The Villages area — were arrested over the past two weeks.
AP Review: Far too little voter fraud in Michigan, other battleground states to tip 2020 election
A review of every potential case of voter fraud in the six battleground states where former President Donald Trump disputed the results yielded a number that would have made no difference in the 2020 election.
With new GM battery factory in mind, state approves $1.5 billion bill to land major business projects
Among the projects the state is eyeing is General Motors new electric vehicle battery factory. Several hundred million will also be available to restaurants and other businesses that lost money during the pandemic.
Michigan legislature poised to approve $841 million for pandemic relief, testing, rental assistance
The bulk of the money is from the federal government that will go to schools, airports, and emergency rental aid.
Trump-allied lawyers ordered to pay Detroit and Michigan $175K
The fines are sanctions for abusing the court system with a sham lawsuit challenging the 2020 election, a judge said when ordering the attorneys to pay up.
Congresswomen, community activists rally for passage of Build Back Better
"I've had eight floods in Dearborn since June," said Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-12th District). "We need to build that resiliency. It's real - from flooding - to wildfires in California."
Defendants in animal abuse cases would pay shelter fees before conviction, Michigan House-approved bill says
The state House overwhelmingly approved the bill, which would offset the costs of shelter and vet fees onto the owner as criminal proceedings worked through the court.
Republican lawmakers pass school voucher bills Whitmer promises to veto
Students attending private schools could get up to $7,830 to pay for educational expenses. A financial review estimates as much as $500 million in state tax revenue could be cut.