An assumption of revenue from Governor Gretchen Whitmer's executive budget recommendation stemming from a change in Michigan's Recreation Passport to an opt-out model for motorists failed to make it into an early version of the Department of Natural Resources budget for fiscal year 2024-25.
MERIDIAN TWP. CLERK RUNNING AS WRITE-IN, DEMAS ANNOUNCES BID: A potentially competitive Meridian Township clerk race is shaping up after the incumbent clerk was disqualified over filing a false candidacy document along with the announcement of another candidate.
A group of House Democrats hope that the future of government transparency in Michigan is bright.
To properly support the transition to electric vehicles, Michigan needs to support improved access to EV chargers, supporters of HB 4708 told the House Tax Policy Committee Wednesday.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer, elected officials who represent the Michigan State University campus and groups urging stronger regulations of firearms reflected Tuesday on the first anniversary of the mass shooting that killed three and injured five one year ago.
The lead sponsor of legislation that would eliminate the statute of limitations for second- and third-degree sexual assault crimes and expand civil limitations said the proposed changes would help survivors receive justice often elusive to those who wait years to report their experiences.
Legislation giving the Public Service Commission siting authority over large solar and wind projects and setting a 100 percent clean energy standard narrowly passed the House about midnight Thursday following a day of negotiating and writing amendments.
The latest round of controversy and infighting among members of an elected university board has resurrected a familiar debate: whether the frequent board-level issues warrant consideration of a constitutional change of the elected boards to becoming gubernatorial appointees.
Although House Republicans hold the minority in the chamber, they dominated at Jackson Field Wednesday night during the first legislative softball game supporting charity.
Legislation that would extend sunsets for multiple fees and increase others passed the House on Wednesday on mostly party-line votes.