Bill package to revamp economic incentive programs pass Michigan Senate
The Michigan Senate wrapped up its last in-person day before its spring break this week by passing a flurry of economic development legislation....
Colin Jackson is a reporter for Michigan Public Radio Network.
Women in the workforce report shows slight progress, continued lags
Michigan women who work full time are earning only a little over 81% of what men make, on average. The pay...
Financial disclosure tool sparked by voter-approved amendment goes live
The public will soon be able to look through financial disclosure information for Michigan elected officials and candidates for office....
House Education Committee holds school safety hearing on the road
The Michigan House Education Committee met on the road Monday evening to discuss school safety. At the meeting at Sterling Heights High...
Daylight Saving debate hits Michigan Legislature
As Michiganders adjust to the “spring forward” daylight saving schedule that started on Sunday, some state lawmakers are working to...
Birth control access bills appear in committee
Michigan bills to allow trained pharmacists to prescribe birth control methods, like contraceptive patches, received a hearing Tuesday before the...
Redistricting commission chooses new map to submit for court approval
Michigan’s redistricting commission approved a new state House district plan for court review Wednesday. The court had previously struck down...
MSU students commemorate one year since shooting with gathering at state Capitol
A few dozen Michigan State University students and their supporters met on the state Capitol steps Thursday to memorialize one...
Deadline looming for Redistricting Commission to fix Detroit districts
Six draft state House district plans advanced to a public comment period at Wednesday’s Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission meeting....
Redistricting commission hears Voting Rights Act report, approves plan for new map submissions
Michigan’s redistricting commission should aim for at least 11 state House districts around metro Detroit that give a minority community...
Human trafficking bills pass state Senate
A bill package passed Thursday in the Michigan Senate could mean human trafficking survivors would no longer have to appear...
Free preschool, community college headlines Whitmer’s State of the State address
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put economic development, free community college and preschool for 4-year-olds, and some love for the Detroit Lions...