A Senate vote Wednesday on noxious weed legislation meant to help monarch butterflies veered into a national security debate when Republicans sought to tie the proposal to bills that would ban sanctuary cities and stiffen penalties on the possession or sale of fentanyl.
Two-thirds of the Michigan Senate Republican caucus earlier this month endorsed former President Donald Trump in his bid for returning to the White House.
The Legislature completed its work Thursday on financial disclosure requirements for state elected officials to comply with a voter-approved measure, capped by some additional provisions being adopted this week to toughen up the final product in the name of transparency.
A bill to increase the tax on lodging for some counties and give others the ability to impose the tax if they wish was reported Tuesday by the Senate Local Government Committee .
Perhaps the most beloved license plate in Michigan history, the red, white and blue 1976 U.S. Bicentennial plate would be brought back in 2026 for the nation's semi quincentennial under a bill that passed the Senate on Thursday.
Senators passed several bills that would increase several fees and extend the sunsets on others Wednesday, a move that would allow items that had been built into the fiscal year 2023-24 budget take effect.
A bill to clarify the prohibition on guns in airports and enable prosecutors to charge those who violate the law was discussed Tuesday by the House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee .
The Senate Natural Resource and Agriculture Committee reported legislation Tuesday that modifies reporting requirements for charter boat operators and wholesale fish dealers.
All residents who have a permit to carry a concealed firearm should be able to exercise that right in the Capitol, not just current lawmakers, Sen. Michele Hoitenga said Thursday after introducing a bill to expand that right to all people with a permit.
Sitting members of Michigan's House of Representatives and Senate will be allowed to carry a concealed pistol if they have the appropriate license after the Michigan State Capitol Commission approved a weapon ban Wednesday in the Capitol.