Michigan Legislature

“Pessimism is pointless,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as she prepared to sign the legislation to enact Michigan’s new climate law. Critics say it seizes power from local governments to regulate solar farms and wind turbines.

Gov. Whitmer signs landmark energy law

Rick Pluta November 29, 2023

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a landmark energy law in Detroit on Tuesday that sets an ambitious goal for Michigan to...

Supporters: Language access bills a potential ‘gamechanger’

Colin Jackson November 23, 2023

Michigan bills awaiting the governor’s signature would require government agencies to provide language-access services for people with limited English proficiency....

Michigan House of Representatives chamber

MichMash: What’s to come for Michigan House Democrats after election shakeup?

Hernz Laguerre November 14, 2023

This month's elections were relatively low-key, but they still point to some trends that will impact our state next year...

The three legacy plates will replicate ones used during specific time frames, including a red, white and blue plate issued in 1976 for the U.S. Bicentennial, a black plate issued from 1979 to 1983, and a blue plate issued from 1983 to 2007.

State Legislature votes to reissue 3 vintage Michigan license plates

Quinn Klinefelter November 13, 2023

Michigan motorists could soon see a bit more variety on their vehicles after Michigan lawmakers passed a bill that will...

Wayne State University will receive a $30 million capital grant from state lawmakers for a new law school facility, school officials announced this week.

Detroit Evening Report: Wayne State receives $30M grant for new law school

Hernz Laguerre November 9, 2023

Wayne State University is getting a major investment from state lawmakers for a new law facility, the university announced this...

Detroit Today: Why Michigan faces political deadlock after Tuesday’s elections

Detroit Today November 8, 2023

Two Democratic members of the Michigan House of Representatives won their respective mayoral races on Tuesday, reducing the Democrats’ two-member...

Senate sends Reproductive Health Act bills to governor

Colin Jackson November 8, 2023

Michigan bills known as the Reproductive Health Act could soon be on their way to the governor. The legislation aims...

Rep. Kevin Coleman (D-Westland) (left) and Rep. Lori Stone (D-Warren), won their respective mayoral races on Tuesday.

Democrats lose control of Michigan House following Warren, Westland elections

Quinn Klinefelter November 8, 2023

For the first time in 16 years, voters in Warren and Westland have a new mayor-elect, and that’s creating a...

Revised clean energy package passes Michigan House

Colin Jackson November 7, 2023

Legislation aimed at lowering Michigan’s energy-related greenhouse gas emissions passed the Michigan House of Representatives last week. After around 13...