politics

Officials redraw the county's political districts once every 10 years using U.S. Census data.

Facing issues like the delayed release of U.S. Census data, the commission plans to finish the maps by the end of the year.

A new bill introduced in the State legislature would reinstate undocumented immigrants' ability to get a driver's license or ID, but a hearing on the measure Tuesday was abruptly cancelled.

Lansing’s election unit will be open this weekend with expanded hours for people who want to vote early.

Seven Democrats and two Republicans — all selected by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — make up the committee tasked with investigating the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

The state House of Representatives voted Wednesday to repeal a law Governor Gretchen Whitmer used to issue emergency orders during the early months of the…

Voters in Lansing are choosing among a crowded field of city council candidates on their Aug. 3 primary ballot.WKAR's politics reporter Sarah Lehr spoke…

The Michigan House is meeting Wednesday for a one-day session to adopt a petition initiative to reign in Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency powers.The…

The Michigan Senate will begin hearings soon on a proposed overhaul of publicly-funded mental health services.There are lots of different ideas on how to…

Lansing's primary election is coming up on Aug. 3. Six candidates are running to become the city's mayor.The nonpartisan primary will narrow down the…