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Withheld Michigan House bills must be presented to the governor
Michigan Capitol | Susan J. DemasA split Michigan Court of Appeals on Monday said the Republican-led House of…
Michigan House seeks to alter black market marijuana penalties, volume allowed for legal possession
Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesFour marijuana-related bills were up for consideration before a House panel on Thursday, with…
Internal polling shows Michigan’s Benson with mighty lead in Democratic gubernatorial hunt
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democratic candidate for governor, is interviewed by the Michigan Advance on the…
Michigan House mulls amendment nixing party declaration for non-partisan candidates
Michigan State Rep. Pat Outman (R-Six Lakes) speaks in favor of House Bill 4861, which would change state…
Michigan GOP official says No Kings protests will incite violence. AG Nessel called that hogwash.
Protestors at the "No Kings Day" demonstration in Howell. June 14, 2025 | Photo by Jon KingMichigan Attorney…
Michigan House passes omnibus budget with $51B spending plan
The Michigan House/Senate Conference Committee meeting on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 as legislators try to work through a…
Michigan K-12 budget heads to conference after action in Legislature
Michigan Capitol | Susan J. DemasThe Michigan Legislature, after going all night on Tuesday to pass a continuation…
Cannabis industry advocates, lawmakers say 24% tax on Michigan marijuana is too high
Cannabis industry advocates and workers rally advocating against a proposed 24% wholesale tax on marijuana for the next…
Legislature, Whitmer announce deal days before shutdown
Michigan Capitol | Susan J. DemasThe respective leaders of the Michigan Legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday…
Michigan House GOP facing pressure over ‘ghost employees’, but leadership says it’s a real problem
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township), flanked by Reps. Matt Maddock (R-Milford) and Ann Bollin (R-Brighton). Sept.…
Swanson calls for ceasefire, lawmakers urge arms embargo
Protesters waive Palestinian flags during a rally outside the Michigan State Capitol on Friday, April 11, 2025. Photo…
Michigan GOP representative’s earmark request raises questions on loopholes in new ethics rules
FLINT, MICHIGAN - Guests begin arriving for a town hall-style campaign event hosted by Republican presidential candidate former…
Republican bill aims to ban public street, highway protests in Michigan
Protesters approached the outside of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office in Detroit where they held a…
Coalition of Michigan legislative, local leaders pitch $160M project to build new, rehab old homes
Dan Gilmartin, CEO and executive director of the Michigan Municipal League, speaks at a news conference announcing the…
Michigan Court of Appeals punts Republican overseas, military voter lawsuit
Yin Yang/Getty ImagesThe state’s primary court for suing the government properly dismissed a Republican attempt to disenfranchise the…