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Michigan is one of two states that has not designated an official state insect. Some lawmakers want the black swallowtail butterfly to represent Michigan, while back the more well-known monarch butterfly.
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The state Senate is due back in Lansing Wednesday.There are three budget bills on the agenda.That's as schools and local governments are about to begin…
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The Michigan House has overwhelmingly approved a $65 billion state spending plan and the release of billions in federal COVID-19 relief aid for K-12…
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Gov. Rick Snyder's administration and key lawmakers struck a budget deal Thursday that includes using a surplus to spend hundreds of millions of dollars…
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Starting today, minors found in possession of alcohol will get a little more leniency under Michigan law.The consequences defined by Michigan’s minor is…
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The Michigan Legislature on Wednesday unanimously voted to cut what are believed to be the nation's highest financial penalties for collecting excessive…
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Governor Rick Snyder is personally lobbying lawmakers to adopt an overhaul of how local government pensions are managed. As we hear from Michigan Public…
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Michigan could end up being the only state in the country where legislators pass and reject laws without the public knowing about their personal finances,…
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Michigan municipalities would have to report financial information about their employee retirement systems to the state under new legislation that…
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When the Legislature reconvenes next week, two new faces will be added to the state House of Representatives. Michigan Public Radio’s Cheyna Roth…