politics

A Michigan group is launching a ballot drive to ban abortions after a fetus's heartbeat is detected, with exceptions to protect a pregnant woman's life or health.

A three-judge panel has ruled that Michigan's congressional and legislative maps are unconstitutionally gerrymandered, ordering the state legislature to redraw at least 34 districts for the 2020 election.

WKAR's Scott Pohl talks with capital correspondent Cheyna Roth about Thursday's decision, which also requires special state Senate elections to be held in 2020 instead of 2022 as scheduled.

WKAR News is expanding its political and government reporting in mid-Michigan with the addition of Abigail Censky. 

The lame duck session is in full swing this week and lawmakers are pushing through controversial legislation on union release time as well as watering down measures regarding minimum wage and paid sick time.

A new administration is getting ready to take over in Lansing for offices like the governor, attorney general and secretary of state. Capital Correspondent Cheyna Roth brings us a look at what the transition process is like.

The record-breaking turnout of the 2018 midterm election is heading for the history books.  For most civics and government teachers, talking to their students about the outcome of an election is a normal part of classroom life.  But for some educators, it’s an uncomfortable topic.

Capital Correspondent Cheyna Roth joins Morning Edition host Emily Fox to talk about next week’s ballot proposals, some under the radar races to watch and record campaign spending.