Colin Jackson is a reporter for Michigan Public Radio Network.

Michigan Senate approves unemployment extension

Michigan residents could see their unemployment benefits grow under bills that passed the state Senate Thursday. The legislation would extend the...

Lawmakers rally behind updated water affordability package

Some Michigan lawmakers are trying to get a bill package aimed at water affordability passed before the end of the...

State House leaders prepare for remainder of lame duck session

Several priorities remain on the table for Michigan legislative Democrats as the clock ticks down on their time in charge...

Black lawmakers, policy advocates frustrated with inaction

Some of Michigan’s Black lawmakers and policy advocates are sharing their frustration with Democratic leadership in the state Legislature and...

Michigan’s general election results become official

The results of this year’s general election are now official in Michigan.The Board of State Canvassers certified victories for President-elect...

Michigan House Democrats introduce police reform bills

Michigan House Democrats have introduced a series of police reform bills to set uniform standards for law enforcement across the...

Republican campaign groups recruit conservatives for Harris

Oakland County resident Barbara Weisserman still doesn’t know who she’s voting for. “I know I’m very socially liberal but I’m fiscally...

Trump turns up rhetoric, highlights parts of coalition during Novi rally

If Saturday afternoon’s rally in Novi were a barbecue, former President Donald Trump may have been serving red meat to...

Vance messages to auto workers during Oakland Township rally

Republican vice presidential pick JD Vance discussed economic policy during a speech Thursday in Waterford Township. The Republican campaign has consistently...

Obama, Eminem, elected officials rally Democrats in Detroit

The campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris leaned into star power Tuesday night with a rally in Detroit featuring former...

Harris, Cheney message to conservative voters in Royal Oak

Former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney joined Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in Royal Oak Monday to push conservatives to cross...

Trump talks law enforcement, economic growth during Oakland County roundtable

Former President Donald Trump sought to bring together various parts of his coalition during an Oakland County roundtable Friday evening.The...