Politics

Michigan Governor Whitmer Calls for Bipartisanship in Final State of the State

Whitmer sets stage for collaboration with divided legislature in final 10 months of term.

Whitmer Delivers Final State of the State Address

Michigan governor proposes policies to address literacy, childcare, and infrastructure in farewell speech.

Michigan Governor Whitmer Reflects on State of the State Promises

As Whitmer delivers her final State of the State address, a look back at her key campaign pledges and their outcomes.

Michigan Lawmakers Push Bills to Provide IDs for Prisoners Upon Release

Proposed legislation aims to ease reentry and reduce recidivism by ensuring people leaving prison receive state IDs and driver's licenses before release.

Michigan House Bills Aim to Establish Constitutional Carry

Proposed legislation would eliminate concealed carry permit requirement, making Michigan the 30th state to adopt constitutional carry.

Michigan Governor Calls for Affordable Housing Expansion

Whitmer urges lawmakers to increase housing supply and lower costs for families

Erin Schor announces candidacy for Michigan House 74th District seat

Schor, legislative policy director in the Michigan Department of State, will run for the seat currently held by Rep. Kara Hope.

Green Oak Scientist, Small-Business Owner Rob Hower Makes Case for Education, Health Care and Economic Change in State Senate Bid

Hower, a Democrat, is challenging Republican Mike Murphy for the 22nd District state Senate seat.

Federal judge dismisses DOJ attempt to obtain Michigan voter data

Latest rejection in Trump administration's efforts to access voter rolls across the country

Michigan AG Challenges Federal Birth Control Rules

Nessel joins coalition arguing regulations undermine no-cost contraceptive coverage

DOJ Investigating 3 Michigan School Districts Over 'Sexual Orientation and Gender Ideology' Content

The federal probe will examine curriculum, parental opt-out policies, and access to single-sex facilities.

EPA Repeals Endangerment Finding, Raising Specter of Lawsuits

Reversal of Obama-era policy could open door for public nuisance suits against power companies over greenhouse gas emissions.