Rick Pluta

A first hearing on an LGBTQ-rights bill was held Thursday before a state Senate committee in anticipation of expanding Michigan’s civil rights law for the first time in decades.

La gobernadora Gretchen Whitmer firmó el primer acto público del nuevo año el martes: un proyecto de ley de gastos de $1,100 millones que incluye dinero para vivienda y asistencia para negocios que sufrieron pérdidas debido al COVID-19.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel want the Legislature to adopt tougher laws to help protect Michigan elections from meddling and threats.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the first public act of the new year Tuesday – a $1.1 billion spending bill that includes money for housing and assistance for businesses that suffered losses due to COVID-19.

We could learn this week whether Michigan will host an early presidential primary on Feb. 27 of next year.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer would like the first two public acts of her second term to be lifting the income tax on pensions and expanding the earned income tax credit.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivers her fifth State of the State address Wednesday night.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will call for new gun control laws when she delivers her State of the State address this week.

The Michigan Supreme Court has dismissed Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request for a decision that abortion rights are protected under the state constitution. That’s after voters settled the question in November.

A public comment period has opened on a proposed rule that would require Michigan courts to respect the chosen personal pronouns of parties to legal actions.