How Pandemic Politics Have Made Public Health Response More Difficult
Throughout the pandemic, one of the biggest challenges for public health officials has been the state -- and nation’s -- toxic political...
Sexist Language Reignites Conversations About Misogyny in State Government
Recent comments by male Republican lawmakers at Michigan’s state Capitol have renewed conversations about misogyny in state government. As part...
Lawmakers Look to Curb the Chaos of Lame Duck Sessions at the State Capitol
There’s movement at the state Capitol toward putting limits on the Legislature’s lame duck session. That’s the time just after...
COVID Relief Delay at State Capitol Hurting Michigan Schools, Vaccine Efforts
More than $5 billion in federal money for COVID relief for Michigan is in limbo as lawmakers at the state...
Shirkey Unlikely To Face Real Consequences Despite Violent, Sexist Comments
As more time passes since state Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake) was caught on camera making violent, sexist comments...
Should Election Day Be a Holiday? Here Are Some Pros and Cons
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson wants to make Election Day a holiday in Michigan. It’s one of many sweeping...
Despite Olive Branch from Whitmer, GOP Showing No Interest in Cooperation in 2021
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling on Republicans in the Legislature to work with her, and her third State of the State...
Michigan GOP at a Crossroads
With the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now control all executive offices at the federal...
A Michigan Reporter’s Harrowing Experience Inside Capitol During Insurrection
As lawmakers evacuated the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday to flee a violent pro-Trump mob, journalists were stuck inside. Many continued...
New Year Means New Democratic Majority on State Supreme Court
A new year means big changes for the Michigan Supreme Court (MSC). Justices nominated by Democrats won a 4-3 majority...
Capitol Safety Problems Put Critical Bills, Transparency in Jeopardy
As the Legislature tries to pass important bills in its last scheduled week this year, a number of lawmakers, staffers, and...
Former GOP Lawmaker Calls Giuliani Hearing “Nearly Five Hours of Delusion”
People on both sides of the political aisle are expressing concerns about how some state lawmakers are reacting to the...