Legislation would restore a portion of Michigan’s environmental protection act
Almost two decades ago, a Republican-majority Legislature and Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm struck a deal. The state’s environment agency would...
MichMash: Lame-duck session to determine fate of FOIA expansion bills
The Michigan Legislature has been stagnant on expanding the state's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to cover the governor's office,...
Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Democrats are pushing this month to pass legislation they say will improve reproductive health care,...
Michigan Senate approves unemployment extension
Michigan residents could see their unemployment benefits grow under bills that passed the state Senate Thursday. The legislation would extend the...
Detroit Evening Report: State bills protecting indigenous students’ rights move forward; Highland Park tree lighting + more
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover a bill package moving forward in the state legislature that would protect Indigenous...
Whitmer signs polling place firearm ban
The open carry of guns in and near polling places and absentee ballot counting boards will be outlawed under bills...
Detroit Evening Report: MI House Speaker Joe Tate tests the waters for possible Detroit mayoral run
State House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) has formed an exploratory committee to run for mayor of Detroit next year.Subscribe to...
Lawmakers rally behind updated water affordability package
Some Michigan lawmakers are trying to get a bill package aimed at water affordability passed before the end of the...
Detroit Evening Report: Hundreds trained in Mental Health First Aid through WSU Nursing program
The Wayne State College of Nursing has trained about 600 individuals in Mental Health First Aid protocols through a $1.5...
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...
Detroit Evening Report: State legislators introduce bills to require inclusive history lessons in schools
Democratic state senators introduced two bills on Tuesday that would require Michigan schools to teach more inclusive history lessons.Subscribe to...