Michigan Senate votes to extend FOIA to governor and legislature
LANSING — After years of inaction on increasing transparency in government, the Michigan State Senate on Wednesday took a major step toward bringing more insight...
Michigan lawmakers approve $82.5 billion state spending plan for 2025
LANSING – Michigan state lawmakers on Thursday morning passed an $82.5 billion state budget for fiscal year 2025, with just over $59 billion earmarked for...
Against genocide and war! Demonstrate in Washington on July 24th!
On July 24, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint session of the US Congress at the invitation of the leaders of the...
Michigan lawmakers work late into the night on an $83 billion budget
Lansing – Michigan state lawmakers worked late Wednesday night to draft an $83 billion budget proposal for next year that includes $409 million in special...
Michigan Senate votes to subject lawmakers and governor to public records disclosure law
Lansing — The Michigan State Senate voted Wednesday to subject the Legislature and the governor’s office to the state’s public records law, a significant vote...
Budget talks drag on while Michigan school funding is disputed
LANSING – Strong opposition to a new and unusual proposal to fund Michigan schools in 2025 has dragged out budget negotiations throughout Wednesday afternoon and...
Michigan House of Representatives approves extension of unemployment insurance from 20 to 26 weeks
Lansing – The Michigan House of Representatives voted along party lines on Wednesday to extend eligibility for unemployment benefits from a maximum of 20 to...
Court examines new Michigan Senate map after redrawing
Michigan’s redistricting commission on Wednesday selected a new map for the state Senate to submit to a three-judge panel of federal judges for consideration for...
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson criticizes Trump for January 6 in Biden ad
Washington – In a new Biden campaign television ad, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson accuses former President Donald Trump of failing to intervene to stop...
Michigan bill would ban purchase and possession of bump stocks
Supreme Court overturns ban on bump stocks The Supreme Court overturned a Trump-era ban on “bump stocks,” a gun accessory that allows semi-automatic weapons to...