Michigan Legislature

A pair of bills dealing with monetary settlements in cases involving sexual assault or harassment claims against elected officials has passed the state House.

The state House adopted a bill Tuesday to restrict what schools can teach about racism and sexism. The bill was adopted with only Republican support as Democrats boycotted voting after GOP leaders shut down a floor debate on the bill.

Whitmer said in her veto letter that her biggest complaint is the legislation perpetuates the “Big Lie” that the 2020 election was stolen.

Health care providers would not be able to deny organ transplants based on a recipient’s disability under a bill expected it to make it through a state Senate Committee this week.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer tried to stop speculation Thursday that local governments and state universities risk losing funding if they have COVID-19 vaccine or mask mandates. Republicans put language to that effect in the state budget the governor signed this week.

Among other things, the bills detail which building can serve as polling locations, limit who can see the qualified voter file, and require certain training for both poll workers and those wishing to challenge an election.

With bipartisan support, the Michigan Senate is formally recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month for the first time.A resolution to recognize June as Pride…

Lansing Democrat Sarah Anthony has been tapped as the Democratic Caucus Chair in the state House of Representatives. WKAR’s Abigail Censky spoke with…

In a conspiracy laden seven-hour hearing, Republican poll challengers and watchers testified in front of the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee. Despite…

Michigan’s Legislature voted Wednesday to legalize sports betting and internet gambling. The federal ban was lifted by the Supreme Court in 2018.The bills…