Minimum wage proposal passes Senate

Many Michigan workers would make at least $15 an hour within the next two years under a plan passed Thursday...

FOIA bills pass Michigan Senate for the second time

Michigan inched a step closer to applying its open records laws to the governor and the Legislature Wednesday. That’s after...

Senate empowers Brinks to act on leftover legislation

The Michigan Senate voted Wednesday to let its Democratic leadership sue on behalf of the chamber to have nine bills that passed...

Michigan Senate Republican leader enters open race for governor’s seat in 2026

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s top Republican leader in the state Senate announced Tuesday a candidacy for governor, becoming the...

MichMash: State lawmakers return to Michigan Capitol for first day of new session

The state's 103rd Legislative session began on Wednesday, with Republicans taking the majority in the House of Representatives. But Democrats...

Senate adjourns after passing flurry of bills; Legislature done for 2024

The Michigan Senate gaveled out for the year Thursday following a marathon 30-hour session that wrapped up the Legislature’s work...

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...

Detroit Evening Report: Nonprofit Rising Voices urges support for ‘Teach MI History’ bills

The nonprofit Rising Voices is urging the public to advocate for the "Teach MI History" bill package introduced this month...

Senate approves ‘productivity credits’ that would reduce prison time

Inmates could see their time in prison reduced if they earn education credits or complete job training or other approved...

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Senate passes ‘ghost gun’ bills; Detroit offers warming centers + more

The Michigan Senate has passed a bill that bans the sales and possession of “ghost guns.” Ghost guns are guns...

Michigan Senate committee OKs ‘ghost gun’ regulations

A state Senate committee adopted legislation Tuesday that would implement new firearm restrictions meant to make it easier to trace...

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...