Quentin Messer (left), chief executive and economic competitiveness officer with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, joined "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow to discuss the state of economic development in Michigan.

MichMash: Michigan Senate passes significant action for economic development

March 22, 2024

The Michigan Senate is looking to build the state's economy through tax incentives. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News...

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Michigan House of Representatives chamber

Bills to expand Michigan hate crime law advances to House

March 21, 2024

The Michigan Senate adopted two bills this week to expand the protections in Michigan’s ethnic intimidation law. The bills would...

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Michigan State Capitol

Bill package to revamp economic incentive programs pass Michigan Senate

March 21, 2024

The Michigan Senate wrapped up its last in-person day before its spring break this week by passing a flurry of economic development legislation....

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A new package of bills would offer free hunting and fishing license to Michigan's first responders, including firefighters, EMS workers, police officers and corrections officers. The legislation is among a handful of measures aimed at solving critical staffing shortages in the field.

Bills propose free hunting and fishing licenses for first responders

March 20, 2024

A package of bills in Lansing would offer free hunting and fishing licenses to EMS workers, firefighters, police officers and...

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Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) is one of the sponsors of legislation to legalize surrogacy contracts in Michigan.

Senate sends IVF bills to Whitmer for signature

March 20, 2024

Bills on their way to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk would repeal Michigan’s ban on surrogate parenting contracts. Michigan was among...

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MichMash: State Sen. Jeremy Moss seeking more transparency in Michigan government

March 15, 2024

Transparency in Michigan government is in the spotlight this week during Sunshine Week, a nationwide event celebrating open government and...

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Rep. Noah Arbit (D-West Bloomfield) is calling for people convicted of many election-related crimes to be permanently barred from serving on canvassing boards that certify election results.

House bill would permanently block convicted tamperers from election jobs

March 13, 2024

A state House committee held its first hearing Tuesday on a bill to permanently bar people convicted of many election-related...

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House Education Committee holds school safety hearing on the road

March 12, 2024

The Michigan House Education Committee met on the road Monday evening to discuss school safety. At the meeting at Sterling Heights High...

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Rotunda east door clock in the U.S. Capitol.

Daylight Saving debate hits Michigan Legislature

March 11, 2024

As Michiganders adjust to the “spring forward” daylight saving schedule that started on Sunday, some state lawmakers are working to...

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Birth control access bills appear in committee

March 6, 2024

Michigan bills to allow trained pharmacists to prescribe birth control methods, like contraceptive patches, received a hearing Tuesday before the...

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FILE - Michigan Individual Income Tax Return.

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan income tax rate to increase in 2024

February 29, 2024

The Michigan Department of Treasury announced this week that it expects the state's personal income tax rate to increase from...

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The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission has submitted a proposed House district map, named Motown Sound FC E1, to the court for review.

Redistricting commission chooses new map to submit for court approval

February 29, 2024

Michigan’s redistricting commission approved a new state House district plan for court review Wednesday. The court had previously struck down...

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