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...

Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow on her DNC speech, future priorities for the state

Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) received some rare time on a national platform Monday night at the Democratic...

MichMash: Setting the budget for the 2025 fiscal year

The Michigan House and Senate are creating their versions of the budget for the 2025 fiscal year. MichMash host Cheyna...

Former Rep. Peter Meijer ends his longshot bid for the GOP nomination in Michigan’s Senate race

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former Rep. Peter Meijer withdrew his name from the U.S. Senate race in Michigan on Friday,...

MichMash: Campaign season shifts gears as filing deadline passes

Tuesday’s campaign filing deadline has passed, and 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives on the ballot are up...

MichMash: Michigan Senate passes significant action for economic development

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

Bill package to revamp economic incentive programs pass Michigan Senate

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

Daylight Saving debate hits Michigan Legislature

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

MichMash: Sen. Sarah Anthony says new gun laws are ‘big steps in the right direction’

This week marks one year since the tragic shooting at Michigan State University. How have lawmakers responded? MichMash host Cheyna...

MichMash: Sen. Nesbitt on trying to find ‘common ground’ with Michigan Democrats

Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt joined MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer's Alethia Kasban this week to talk about his reaction...

Human trafficking bills pass state Senate  

A bill package passed Thursday in the Michigan Senate could mean human trafficking survivors would no longer have to appear...

Detroit Evening Report: Senate bill aims to excuse ‘mental health’ absences from Michigan schools

A state Senate bill proposed in January of this year would allow K-12 public school students in Michigan to get...