Michigan Senate

The state Senate approved $1.5 million for Michigan’s redistricting commission Wednesday as part of a broader year-end book closing budget package. The commission says it’s already spent around $432,000 since its budget money ran out in October.

The Michigan Senate passed spending bills totaling about $220 million Wednesday to close the books on the last fiscal year. One deals with general government spending. The other deals with education.

Michigan’s new state legislative session begins this week with the Democratic party at the helm.

On their first day back after winning control of the Legislature, Michigan Democrats predicted large scale policies will have to wait until next year.

There were several races Nov. 8 for seats representing Greater Lansing in Michigan's House of Representatives and state Senate.

There were several contested primary races Aug. 2 for seats representing Greater Lansing in Michigan's House of Representatives and state Senate.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a strong signal Wednesday that a $2.5 billion tax cut plan adopted this week by the Michigan Senate would be vetoed if it reaches her desk.

The Michigan Senate approved a $1.2 billion spending plan Tuesday to supplement the current fiscal year's budget.

Michigan is close to clarifying that veterinarians can consult with pet owners on the use of products derived from marijuana or hemp to help animals'…

The Michigan Senate has approved legislation from the state House that will limit incarceration for minor offenses. It's part of a larger bipartisan…