Election Reform To Return As A Priority For Dems In Congress

Democratcs are making a fresh attempt to move forward a massive package that tackles dark money in campaigns.

Why Opening Restaurants Is Exactly What The Coronavirus Wants Us To Do

Studies have identified indoor spaces as some of the highest-risk locations for transmission.

From Guns In Schools To COVID Emergency Powers: Key Bills In The New Legislature So Far

During their first month in office, members of the 101st Michigan Legislature have introduced 275 bills and several more resolutions.

Out Of Spotlight, Two-Member Panel Spent $475K On Consulting Contracts Last Year For Line 5 Project

The panel spent hundreds of thousands of dollars​ to secure consulting contracts meant to guide Enbridge’s tunnel project forward.

Arizona Senate Taps Firm For Voting Audit That Did Discredited Michigan Election Report

Republican Arizona Senate President Karen Fann has chosen a firm that produced a widely discredited report on voting in Michigan.

Slotkin Vows Bipartisan Conversation On ‘Tough And Complicated’ Issue Of Domestic Terrorism

Slotkin was just appointed as chair of the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.

Upton Joins Dems In Yanking Greene’s Committee Posts In Rare Rebuke

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) joined all seven Michigan Democrats in voting for Greene to lose her posts.

Conservation Officers Urge Ice Safety After Several Incidents Statewide

Sgt. Jason Becker, who patrols southeast Michigan, said that six snowmobiles have fallen through the ice in that region in the past 11 days.

Study: Black Michiganders Experience Worse Outcomes After COVID-19 Recovery

Black COVID-19 survivors in Michigan are experiencing worse outcomes than their white counterparts, according to a new study.

Michigan's Oldest Living Woman Celebrates Her 114th Birthday

Ellen Goodwill was honored with a cake, birthday parade and by friends who waved at her outside Battle Creek's Advantage Living Center.

Stabenow: Vilsack Is ‘One Step Closer’ To Taking Back Reins At USDA

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved Tom Vilsack’s nomination to lead the Department of Agriculture.

Khaldun Appeals To Congress For More Vaccines, Better Communication, Increased Funding

State health officials had a clear answer when asked Tuesday what they need to better vaccinate their residents: more doses.

1.2M Michigan Workers Would See A Raise Under Minimum Wage Bill

More than 25% of Michigan workers, including about one-third of women working in the state, would earn thousands of more dollars each year.

Gilchrist Says Shirkey’s Meeting With Militia Leaders Is ‘Incredibly Problematic.’

Gilchrist’s comments were made as part of an interview about racial equity and the coronavirus last week.

How A Bounty Of Vaccines Flooded A Small Hospital And Its Nearby College

One small hospital received more than double the number of vaccines it requested in December.

Michigan State University Enforces 2 Week Stay-At-Home Order

This comes after MSU recently announced a higher positivity rate among its COVID-19 cases.

Nessel Took More Than 200 Legal Actions In The Trump Era. Here’s A Look At Where They Stand.

Since the first week Attorney General Dana Nessel took office in January 2019, the Democrat has been busy joining multi-state lawsuits.

A Michigan Mom Is The Face Of The Push To Let Kids Play Sports During COVID-19.

Jayme McElvany is the organizer of Let Them Play Inc., a group advocating for an end to COVID-19 restrictions halting high school sports.

Take 3: Shirkey’s Militia Confab Story Evolves Again

State Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake) is telling another version of the story of his meeting with state militia leaders.

What Will Republicans Compromise On In COVID Deal? Shirkey And Wentworth Don’t Say.

The conciliatory tone struck by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in her State of the State address Wednesday appears to have been lost on GOP leaders.

UM Study: Michigan’s Pre-Holiday Restrictions Prevented 100K COVID Cases, 2,800 Deaths

Measures may have saved about 2,800 lives and prevented more than 100,000 COVID-19 cases, University of Michigan researchers said Thursday.

House GOP: Schools Won’t See $2B Unless Whitmer Admin. Surrenders Pandemic Powers

Michigan House and Senate Republicans rolled out their 2021 agendas this week.

Granholm Vows To Create New Jobs, Cleaner Solutions As Energy Secretary

Granholm, a Democrat, led Michigan from 2003 to 2011 as the state's governor.

GOP-Led Senate Rejects 13 Whitmer Appointees To ‘Send A Signal’ To Her

The state Senate rejected 13 of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s appointees Wednesday to “send a signal" they are displeased with her actions.

Three Northern Michigan Men Arraigned In 2019 Pigeon River Country Elk Poaching Case

Three relatives have been arraigned in a 2019 elk poaching case in Northern Michigan.

Michigan’s Unionization Rate Grew In 2020, As Fewer Unionized Workers Lost Jobs During Pandemic

Unionization rates grew in Michigan in 2020, reflecting a trend that also happened across the nation.

Whitmer To Announce COVID-19 Pay Bump For Teachers, Support Staff

Whitmer will outline her plan in Wednesday’s State of the State address to give teachers and support staff grants due to the pandemic.

Whitmer Says She And Shirkey Haven’t Talked About Militia Leaders He Met Last Year

They've had a rocky relationship since Whitmer, the first Democrat to run the state after eight years of complete GOP control, took office.

Internet Users Distracted By Huge Squirrel. (Of Course They Are.)

In our pandemic isolation, it doesn’t take much to delight. A squirrel the size of “a winter coat” is spotted at the University of Michigan.

Gov. Doesn’t Answer Whether She Asked Gordon To Step Down

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer evaded multiple questions Monday about former Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon.

Billions Of 17-Year Cicadas Will Emerge In Michigan In 2021

If you’d rather chew glass than hear the loud mating call of billions of 17-year cicadas, May could be a good time to get out of Michigan.

Whitmer Wants $5M In COVID Relief Plan For Capitol Gun Ban

A $5.6 billion COVID-19 recovery plan unveiled Tuesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer carves out $5 million to be put toward upgrading security.

Rep. Johnson Gets Committee Posts, So Do Republicans Who Backed Overturning The 2020 Election

Johnson was removed from all her committees after posting a Facebook Live video slamming Trump supporters who were threatening her.

‘I Will Be On That Platform’: Michigan House Dems Who Survived The Capitol Attack Look To Inauguration Day

Federal officials continue to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on Capitol Hill that killed five people including a police officer.

‘Now Is The Time To Find Our Moral Compass’: Dems Push Accountability For GOP Election Conspiracies

Michigan Democrats are calling on Republican legislative leaders who control the chambers to prioritize accountability in the new term.

Michigan’s Budget Picture Improves, But State Treasurer Says More Federal Relief Is Needed

Budget experts are cautiously optimistic about Michigan’s fiscal outlook.

Anti-Foreclosure Activists Demand More Help In Detroit

The Coalition for Property Tax Justice wants governments ​to address Detroit residents who have lost their homes to tax foreclosure​s.

Meijer On His Impeachment Vote: ‘I Don’t Believe In Giving An Assassin’s Veto’

Freshman U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Grand Rapids) said he and his colleagues are taking safety measures, like buying body armor.

Militia Group Bows Out, Right-Wing Extremist Groups Gear Up For Sunday In Lansing

Lansing is bracing for potential violent, armed protests this weekend through Wednesday.

DNR Hiring For 2021 Conservation Officer Academy

All applicants who successfully complete the academy will graduate in fall 2021.