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Former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, who leads the Small Business Association of Michigan, urged state lawmakers to expand income tax exemptions to both working and retired seniors in Michigan

A spokesperson says the lawmaker adhered to social distancing, but the arrangement is drawing criticism weeks after Democrats took control of the Legislature.

Expect a fight as the Democratic governor pushes for universal background checks, red flag laws and safe storage mandates.

The Democratic governor returns to the state Capitol for her annual address. She spoke for less than an hour. Here's what to know, what obstacles loom and what potential programs cost.

Many changes are necessary to accommodate Proposal 2, the constitutional amendment that allows for nine days of early voting, some clerks say.

Michigan could see slower economic growth as it navigates a predicted ‘mild recession.’ But it’s likely to rival the Great Recession between 2007 and 2009, according to state officials and economists who met Friday.

Michigan Democrats are fast-tracking a bill to move up the state’s presidential primary dates. But Republicans worry doing so may shrink their representation in the Republican National Convention.

First action is likely an expansion of a tax credit for lower-wage earners. Despite calls for unity and bipartisanship, Democrats and Republicans are already sniping over who should get credit.

Newly elected county commissioners voted to hire a well-known conservative law firm, bypassing a competitive bidding process and sparking transparency concerns.

The 39-year-old Hudsonville resident has a history of promoting unfounded theories about COVID-19 and protesting pandemic regulations. Critics question his qualifications as health officer.

The state’s hourly minimum wage rose above $10 this week, but could spike to $13 as soon as February — depending on how an appeals court rules. The stakes are high. Bridge breaks down what comes next.

Grassroots conservatives backed by the group Ottawa Impact have replaced traditional Republicans on the board and wasted no time Tuesday also replacing the public health officer, counsel and even the county’s motto.

The so-called ‘tripledemic’ is prompting a whole host of health concerns as the holidays near. Here’s how to prepare.

A judge sides with Rochester Community Schools District in a case that involved materials for an ethnic and gender studies course but could have broader implications.

Open firearms are already barred. Now, the Democratic attorney general wants to go further and pass a complete ban on guns.

Labor unions have pushed to repeal Michigan’s Right-to-Work law for nearly a decade. In 2022, they gave millions of dollars to Democrats who now have the power to make it happen.

Research has shown universal background checks can reduce gun violence, but there is no consensus on how well they work.

Nineteen states and Washington, D.C., have laws that allow a judge to order temporary removal of someone’s gun if the judge believes they would use it to hurt others or themselves.

Laws typically require gun owners who live with minors to keep weapons in a secure location. Research is mixed on the impact of the laws.

Proponents of a Michigan constitutional protections for abortion vowed existing limits remain in place. That doesn’t preclude a Democrat-led Legislature from eventually changing them.