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...
Whitmer repeals ban on surrogacy contracts in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bills Monday to lift Michigan’s 35-year-old ban on the use of paid pregnancy surrogates. Michigan was...
Created Equal: What Gov. Whitmer’s budget tells us about her priorities
If you want to know what a governor is prioritizing for the year, look no further than their budget.Michigan Gov....
Senate sends IVF bills to Whitmer for signature
Bills on their way to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk would repeal Michigan’s ban on surrogate parenting contracts. Michigan was among...
MichMash: MSU trustees face removal over misconduct allegations
Two members of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees have been accused of bullying and misconduct following an independent...
Whitmer will consider MSU trustee removal request
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will consider a request to remove two Michigan State University trustees over allegations of bullying and other...
Whitmer, Yellen talk up economy in Detroit visit
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made a joint appearance at the Detroit Economic Club Wednesday before...
MichMash: Whitmer’s proposed budget and the state’s potential legislative maps
The Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission is taking public comment after releasing its proposed draft maps for seven metro Detroit Michigan...
Whitmer calls for public safety, education funding boosts in budget plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer formally rolled out her budget proposal this week for the coming fiscal year. The discretionary spending budget...
Growing Michigan’s population will require a lot of money, time, bipartisan council reports
Michigan is having a hard time keeping and attracting residents, according to a recent report from the Growing Michigan Together...
Detroit Today: Breaking down Whitmer’s State of the State address
In her State of the State address Wednesday night, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke about her goals for the coming...
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...