Michigan Government

Democrats promised to reform campaign finance. So far, the only major bills they've introduced would allow payroll deductions to union political action committees.

The bill now heads to the House. If approved, Michigan would join at least 20 states and Washington D.C. in passing laws to ban race-based hair discrimination.

Michigan becomes the 21st state to allow ‘extreme risk protection orders’ allowing judges to temporarily seize guns of those deemed a danger.

Michigan officials will have billions of dollars less to work with than initially expected when crafting the state budget this spring. But economic forecasters predicted Friday that the state is in a decent spot.

State officials admit they never sought bids for a Clare health complex because they determined it was intended to go to the former aide of a high-ranking official.

A onetime aide to Michigan’s former House speaker is now under investigation by the state, which has already spent $10 million on the project.

The yearly estimates are not without flaws, but underscore Michigan’s continued population crisis.

The parents of Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley are appealing a Court of Appeals decision that concluded they could stand trial for allowing their minor son access to firearms.

Employers can’t discriminate against someone for getting an abortion under a law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Wednesday.

Democrats say a 2018 law barring state rules that are stricter than federal regulations undercuts state regulators’ ability to address pollution issues. Business groups fear repealing the measure could have unintended consequences.

A massive freighter gave Belle Isle Park visitors a surprise after running aground on the eastern shore of the island.

A Michigan House bill would let 19 and 20 year olds work in the recreational marijuana industry.

Call it ‘payback’ or politics as usual, but campaign records show that labor groups increased donations to Democrats this spring as they advanced a host of pro-union laws.

The Michigan Senate unanimously approved a plan to offer grants for getting trains out of the way of road traffic. Some lawmakers believe there’s more to be done.

The sheriff's office confirmed Thursday that Calandra Green’s death is being investigated as a 'homicide and a suicide.' The bodies of Green and her husband were found in the home. Green, named county health officer last year, was the first woman of color in that position.

The Michigan Senate version of the school aid budget passed Thursday on a 20-17 vote, a day after the House approved its version.

Senate approves plan that would allow fines or mandatory driver safety courses for motorists who use a handheld cell phone to make calls, send texts or read social media posts, among other things.

Democrats eye $150 million in one-time funding for six large counties and another $100 million in infrastructure earmarks. Boosters say that helps heavily traveled roads. The GOP says it benefits Democrats.

Democrats say change would benefit working-class candidates. Republicans question ‘carve out’ for politicians.

Two reports in the past week show that, even with increased spending, Michigan’s roads and bridges leave much to be desired.