STATE LEGISLATURE

As the Legislature hammers out the details of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget this summer, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist is urging lawmakers to include tax credits for caregivers.

The Democratic-led Michigan Senate has passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget after voting on Wednesday the final bill in the proposal. 

There is no law on the books in Michigan that expressly criminalizes engaging in sexual conduct with a dead person.

A package of bills introduced by Michigan lawmakers aims to make child care more affordable, as well as provide more support for childcare professionals.

A new poll shows widespread support for a new tax credit that would put money back in the pockets of working parents in Michigan.

Legislation introduced this month in the state Senate aims to create new state rebates for installing solar power and battery storage systems at home.

Domestic violence at any age can turn lethal—and some say schools need to do a better job of equipping kids to recognize early signs of abusive behavior.

A package of bills designed to enhance school safety got their first hearing on Tuesday from the Michigan House Education Committee.

State lawmakers earmarked $4.5 million to forgive medical debt. Those funds have gone on to help erase about $450 million in debt for 180,000 Michiganders.

Several state lawmakers support expanding financial disclosure requirements for elected officials, as well as monitoring ‘dark money’ groups and gifts.