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State Senator Bellino Announces March Office Hours

Residents can meet with the senator at local libraries in Jonesville and Petersburg.

Manistee Road Commission hiring process sparks Open Meetings claim

A road commission manager candidate says the board violated the Open Meetings Act in how it filled the position.

Whitmer Appoints Two Southwest Michigan Residents to State Ag Commissions

The governor has reappointed Gregory Kugel and Scott Hassle to serve on key industry boards.

Michigan Governor Whitmer Reflects on 'Extraordinary' Events During Tenure

Whitmer acknowledges leading the state through unprecedented challenges as her time in office comes to an end.

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.

Michigan Governor Whitmer Outlines Plans for Housing, Healthcare, and Education

Whitmer calls for affordable housing tax credits, medical debt reforms, and expanded early childhood education in State of the State address.

Whitmer Delivers Final State of the State Address

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

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Delivers Final State of the State Address

Whitmer reflects on her tenure, touts economic progress and budget achievements, but faces criticism from Republicans over unmet promises.

Federal Grant for Benzie County Emergency Post Drops to 8.5%

County forced to cover most of emergency coordinator's salary as federal reimbursement declines.

Trump Attacks Omar, Tlaib as 'Lunatics' After State of the Union Disruption

President calls the Democratic representatives 'mentally deranged' for shouting during his speech

Trump's State of the Union Challenge Divides Democrats

President's call for Democrats to stand up if they believe protecting Americans is the government's top duty creates a political theater moment.

Trump's State of the Union Challenge Divides Democrats

President's call for Democrats to stand if they believe protecting Americans is the government's duty sparks partisan reaction.

Trump Slams Omar, Tlaib as 'Lunatics' After State of the Union Outbursts

President calls Democratic representatives 'mentally deranged' for shouting during his address

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 Gov. Whitmer to Deliver Final State of the State Address

The outgoing governor will outline her plans for jobs, costs, and investments in her last speech.

Trump's State of the Union Challenge Divides Democrats

President's call for Democrats to stand or sit on immigration sparks partisan reaction

Supercomputer at Center of Political Debate

Concerns raised over privacy and national security implications of advanced computing technology

Trump Touts 'Golden Age' in State of the Union Address

President's speech sets new personal record, sparks partisan reactions

Peru's Interim President Names Former Economy Minister as Prime Minister

Appointment comes despite earlier announcement of liberal economist as new PM

Rep. Rashida Tlaib Pressures Moroun Over Trump's Bridge Threat

Tlaib and a colleague demand details on Moroun's lobbying of the Trump administration.

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