LANSING
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Kids are more successful when they have a library—here’s how former teachers plan to bring more to Michigan
Local librarians rejoice as Michigan Democrats make a plan to put libraries in more public schools.
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Police still investigating Michigan lawmaker on sexual assault and weapons charges
Lansing Police are still investigating state Rep. Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix) for an alleged sexual assault, assault, and a weapons-related offense.
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Whitmer launches book tour for ‘True Gretch’
As a freshly minted author, Gov Gretchen Whitmer is hitting the road on a new book tour.
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Biden campaign blasts Trump on military issues in Michigan
President Joe Biden’s campaign hosted a press conference in Lansing touting his administration’s efforts to support military veterans.
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‘Taylor Swift bills’ pass as Michigan lawmakers try to stop bots from buying concert tickets
Michigan is in its consumer protection era—and state lawmakers are advancing bills that would ban people from using robots to buy up large quantities of tickets for concerts, sporting events, and other performances.
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Michigan Dems look to expand health care access with state-based insurance exchange
Several bills advancing in the state Legislature are designed to bolster access to health care insurance in Michigan.
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Michigan lawmakers look to quash non-consensual ‘deepfake’ pornography
Michigan lawmakers are attempting to tackle problems with “deepfake” pornography.
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Genesee County leaders eye ‘huge’ economic boost from upcoming manufacturing project
A 1,200-acre parcel of land in rural Genesee County is one step closer to becoming the home of a massive, new manufacturing facility.
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Republican Senate candidates face backlash over anti-abortion records in Michigan
Reproductive freedom is enshrined in Michigan’s state Constitution—but all of the state’s Republican Senate candidates have a history of attacking those rights.
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Senate symbolically lets the sunshine in as FOIA reform bills advance to the House
During a lengthy Wednesday session, members of the Michigan Senate voted to advance an effort to expand the state’s Freedom of Information Act.
