Detroit Evening Report: Bills to combat housing discrimination heading to Whitmer

Landlords would be barred from discriminating against tenants or prospective tenants who use housing vouchers or some other type of...

Michigan judge issues order against enforcing abortion restrictions

A Michigan Court of Claims judge has entered a provisional order that bars enforcement of a handful of remaining abortion...

Michigan Legislature looks to pass budget before summer recess

The Michigan Legislature reconvenes Tuesday with the goal of wrapping up the state budget as well a few other items...

Rep. Friske released while assault investigation continues

Michigan Rep. Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix) was released from the Lansing city lockup on Friday without being charged with a crime....

Michigan Supreme Court to decide fate of Benson’s election rules

The Michigan Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on a legal challenge to the Secretary of State’s guidelines for...

Whitmer signs bill designating May 2 as ‘Negro Leagues Day’ in Michigan

State Rep. Helena Scott (D-Detroit) celebrated Juneteenth this year by showing up at a historic ballpark, watching as her bill...

Snyder aide files intent to sue over ‘malicious’ Flint prosecution

One of the chief targets of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s failed Flint water prosecutions has filed a notice that...

New child tax credit bills introduced in Michigan Legislature

Bills introduced in the Michigan Legislature would offer many lower-income parents a tax break for every child under 4 years...

Dems to regain Michigan House majority after voters fill vacancies

Michigan Democrats are poised to regain their state House majority after declaring victory in two special elections to fill vacancies....

Crumbleys’ sentencing opens door to appeal

Now that the parents of the Oxford school shooter have been sentenced, they can file an appeal and request publicly...

Michigan Legislature to reconvene this week

The Michigan Legislature returns to the state Capitol this week following its spring recess. Before the break, the Legislature’s Democratic...

Michigan Supreme Court agrees to look at homeless youth case

The Michigan Supreme Court will consider a case regarding the legal status of a troubled child without a clear home....