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...
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...
The proposed state budget “will lead to layoffs”
Lansing — An organization that represents the interests of Michigan public school leaders has come out against the state’s budget proposal, which is currently being...
Teachers’ unions oppose revival of film production incentives in Michigan
Lansing – A bill to restore tax breaks for film production in Michigan has faced opposition from an unexpected quarter: unionized teachers. The Michigan Education...
Court blocks Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period before abortion
A Michigan Court of Claims judge on Tuesday blocked enforcement of several state abortion law provisions, including the 24-hour waiting period the state requires before...