Senate sends Reproductive Health Act bills to governor

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

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Senate adopts Reproductive Health Care Act bill

The Michigan Senate approved a bill on Thursday to roll back abortion restrictions remaining on the books to reflect the...

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Senate approves ban on drivers using cell phones

The Michigan Senate voted Wednesday to ban drivers in the state from using or holding their cellphones while operating a...

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Senate approves expanding Earned Income Tax Credit

Roughly 700,000 low-income families in Michigan that claim the earned income tax credit (EITC) could get checks in the mail...

MichMash: The road ahead with incoming Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks

Michigan Democrats will take control of the state House and Senate next year and Governor Whitmer will return for a...

Michigan Senate Republicans block vote on gun safety bills  

Michigan Senate Democrats tried to force a vote on gun safety legislation Wednesday after the bills languished in committee. The...

Mallory McMorrow’s response to accusations of ‘grooming’ children propels state senator to national spotlight

  Earlier this week, Republican State Sen. Lana Theis (R-Brighton) sent a fundraising email that accused her Senate colleague Mallory...

Whitmer: Senate GOP tax cut plan “not sustainable”

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sent a strong signal Wednesday that a $2.5 billion tax cut plan adopted this week by the...

State Senate passes resolution to observe World Hijab Day Feb. 1 in Michigan

On Tuesday, women from 150 countries will celebrate and observe the 10th year of World Hijab Day held on Feb....

Michigan unemployment agency director says state is attempting to recoup money from fraudulent claims 

Billions in fraudulent unemployment claims paid out during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic was the subject of a joint House and Senate Oversight...