Democratic US Sen. Gary Peters says he’s already working with former campaign foes
Many members of Congress are now working with colleagues they tried to help defeat in the recent election.That includes Michigan’s...
New Michigan House speaker talks first bills, taking charge, working with Dems in first press conference
The new Republican speaker of the Michigan House says he’s not sure if or when he’ll forward the final bills...
Canada’s Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader, spelling end to time in power
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday in the face of rising discontent over his leadership, and...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan House adjourns early; Detroit’s new director of transit + more
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Thursday's fizzled session in the Michigan House after GOP lawmakers walked out; Detroit’s...
US Representatives of Michigan voice displeasure over possible government shutdown
Michigan Congressional Democrats say it’s unconscionable President-elect Donald Trump and others would move to shut down the federal government days before the...
Michigan Senate eeks out last bills of year in late night session
The Michigan Senate sent a flurry of bills to the governor as it met Thursday night and deep into Friday...
MichMash: What should legislative bodies be doing to ensure government oversight?
On this Thanksgiving episode of MichMash, we take a look at how the Michigan Legislature falls short in their oversight...
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...
MichMash: Potential ‘difficult lame duck session’ looms for Democrats
Now that the election is over, we are in lame duck session. This week on MichMash, Gongwer News Service's Zach...
Detroit Evening Report: Duggan expected to announce plans for political future this week
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is expected to announce whether he will make another run for the city’s top job this...
Detroit Evening Report: Child labor bills get first state Senate committee hearing
A bill package getting a hearing Tuesday before the Michigan Senate Labor Committee would create more oversight of child labor...