Key Senators Predict Victory Over Trump In Renaming Military Facilities Honoring Confederates

Key U.S. senators are preparing for battle with the White House over renaming military facilities that honor Confederates.

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month With Free Ice Cream Giveaways

Hudsonville Ice Cream's Sweetest Summer Ever giveaway awards three winners each week

Black House Dems Unveil ‘Equal Justice For All’ Policing Package

“We have an opportunity to restore the trust that doesn’t exist right now,” said ​Tyrone Carter, a retired Wayne County sheriff deputy​.

In Michigan, There’s A Surge In Absentee Ballot Requests During The Pandemic

A little over 1.5 million absentee ballot applications have been filled out by voters and returned ahead of the Aug. 4 primary election.

Report: BLM Protests Have Not Contributed To Covid-19 Spread

Black Lives Matters protests have been carried out in thousands of cities across the country and the world.

Here’s When Two Cases Challenging Whitmer’s Emergency Powers Will Be Decided

The Michigan Supreme Court won’t hear a case that asks just how far Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency authority for a while.

House Dems Pass Massive Infrastructure Bill, GOP Calls It ‘Nonsense’

The bill passed almost entirely along partisan lines, with 233 lawmakers voting for it and 188 against.

Benson, Detroit Pistons Partner To Bolster Voter Turnout

Benson advises the group More Than A Vote, which has been working with other teams to expand voting opportunities.

Judge Opens Part Of Line 5, Orders Investigation

One underwater segment of the controversial Line 5 pipeline remained shut down Wednesday as another is allowed to restart.

Deer Poaching Leaves Two Fawns Abandoned In Upper Peninsula

The doe died from a gunshot wound before officers arrived.

Conservation Officer Finds Missing 3-Year-Old Northern Michigan Girl

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Brad Dohm made an unexpected new friend this summer.

Grand Rapids Judge Leaves Church After Being Denied Communion For Being Gay

After local media covered her marriage, the judge did not expect her sexual orientation to be an issue in her home parish.

Line 5 Still Halted As Judge Deliberates

All 645 miles of Enbridge’s Line 5 oil pipeline remain shut down, after four and a half hours of oral arguments in court.

Michigan Lawmakers Make Another Push To Crack Down On PFAS

Lawmakers are making a push to crack down on a widespread class of “forever chemicals” linked to cancer and other serious health problems.

Dem Bill Bans Tear Gas, GOP Bills Establish Crimes Of ‘Anarchy’

Legislation introduced in the state House last week illustrates just how differently Democrat and Republican lawmakers approach the issue.

Whitmer Renames Lewis Cass Building ‘Elliott-Larsen Building’

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed an executive order to rename the state-owned Lewis Cass Building in downtown Lansing.

Commission Has Authority To Ban Firearms At Capitol, But Delays Decision Again

Now the commission can entirely ban firearms, ban only long guns or take no action.

BLM-Organized Rally Brings Thousands To Lansing In Peaceful Celebration Of Black Lives

At the largest rally yet in defense of Black lives in Lansing, thousands of attendees gathered on a hot Monday afternoon.

How Black Lives Matter Has Changed Pride Month

On June 28, 1970, New York City hosted the first Pride march, commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion.

Moss On LGBTQ Pride Month: ‘I’m Begging For Respect In The Chamber’

Both chambers of the GOP-controlled Legislature opted out of voting on resolutions recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month.​

Upton Joins House Dems In Passing Sweeping Police Reform

The U.S. House passed a sweeping police reform package Thursday night in response to massive civil unrest over police brutality.

Congress Told Pandemic Will Worsen Racial Disparities In Public Schools

Researchers estimated that students could lose seven months of learning on average during the pandemic.

Peters, Stabenow Block ‘Weak’ GOP Police Reform Bill

U.S. Senate Democrats blocked a GOP police reform bill they said fails to adequately respond to police brutality against people of color.

Dems Urge Devos To Waive Standardized Testing Next School Year

In March, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos waived remaining assessments this spring, but testing for next fall is uncertain.

Education Groups Say $1.3B GOP Reopening Plan Is A ‘Good Start’

Republicans in the State House and Senate rolled out their “Return to Learn” plan Tuesday which offers a list of policy recommendations.

Whitmer: State Not Yet Ready For Phase 5 Of Reopening Plan

The rest of Michigan will not be moving into phase five of its COVID-19 reopening plan this week as planned, Whitmer said.

Shirkey, Who Got Haircuts During Shutdown, Claimed Whitmer Played By ‘privileged’ Pandemic Rules

In a fundraising email, state Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake) claimed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer maintained a “glam squad."

Spotted Lanternfly Could Be The Next Invasive Species To Threaten Michigan's Agriculture, Natural Resources

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is asking the public to be on the lookout for spotted lanternfly.

Michigan Ranks 32nd For Overall Child Well-Being

The state ranks 30th in both economic well-being and family and community.

Shirkey Says He Got Professional Haircuts, Defying Michigan’s Stay-Home Order

State Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake) said he got “a couple” of professional haircuts during Michigan stay-home orders.

Nessel Calls For Court-Ordered Emergency Line 5 Shutdown

The request for an emergency shutdown comes amidst a contentious back-and-forth with the state since late last week over Line 5.

Board Rejects Another Whitmer Recall Petition

A recall petition aimed to repeal the emergency powers of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was unanimously rejected Thursday.

Pence Talks Reopening, Meets John James During Macomb Co. Swing

Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday visited Michigan to tour manufacturing plants in Macomb County.

Historic Water Levels Affect Tawas Point State Park, Spur Other Closures And Safety Measures Throughout State

Several state parks and harbors are experiencing many of these issues.

Michigan 1 Of Only 3 ‘Low Risk’ States For Coronavirus

Michigan has now effectively “flattened the curve” enough to be categorized as having a “low risk” level for COVID-19.

Michigan Unemployment Rate Falls Slightly To 21.2 Percent In May

Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate fell to 21.2% in May during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data released Wednesday.

Police Use-Of-Force Data Will Now Be Released In Michigan

The effort is designed to increase accountability and is connected to a national data collection on police use of force.

Legislature Oks $880M Spending Bill, Rejects Dem Asks For Mental Health, Sick Leave

Michigan Legislature on Wednesday passed an $880 million supplemental spending plan now headed for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk.

Stevens’ Plastic Waste Act Would Ramp Up Recycling

The United States only recycles about 9% of its plastic waste.

House Dems Call For More Covid-19 Federal Aid For Public Education

Congressional Democrats called Monday for more federal aid for education as the nation’s schools prepare to reopen this fall.