Michigan is one of only two states in the nation that fully exempts its governor and Legislature from public records requests. That won’t change after majority Democrats fail to finalize a plan by the end of the two-year session.
Government transparency, gun reforms, polluter pay proposals among more than 250 bills that died as the Michigan House abruptly adjourned for the year, ending Democratic control of the lower chamber.
Michigan's population rose 0.6% as more than 67,600 migrants moved to the state from July 2023 to July 2024. Also, losses to other states shrunk and the birth-death gap narrowed.
After GOP walkout, Michigan House Democrats pass slew of bills to regulate book bans, simplify gender changes on state IDs and more – before a Democratic departure forces an abrupt adjournment.
Starting Dec. 31, Michigan grocery stores will only be able to sell cage-free eggs under law adopted five years ago. The law comes as the industry moves to cage-free, but it could mean higher prices.
More doctors but fewer insurance options for the needy? Tax credits for private schools, but not EVs? Here’s what residents can expect in 2025 under President-elect Donald Trump.
Plans would give police a ‘duty to intervene’ if a colleague uses excessive force, restrict no-knock warrants and require more extensive background checks for new officers.
The Michigan Attorney General’s Office said it may appeal the decision in St. Clair Shores involving two deputy election clerks. A man charged with voting absentee and in person will face trial.
Michigan will implement cameras in work zones to prevent construction-related crashes and on school buses to track people who fail to stop. The work-zone traffic systems can automatically issue tickets.
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Director Julia Dale told staffers she’s leaving to accept a job with a nonprofit. Appointed in 2021, Dale is the agency’s third director since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
