'Red Flag' Gun Laws Pass MI Legislature, Whitmer Expected To Sign

Michigan is the 20th state in the nation to adopt the red flag bills.

Abortion Pill Available For Now In MI After Supreme Court Extends Stay

The order means things won’t change for Michigan women seeking medical abortions— at least not for now.

‘Exhausted' In The Wake Of Mass Shootings, Democratic-Led House Passes ‘Red Flag' Legislation

"We are constantly reeling from one mass shooting to the next, and in between we have homicides, suicides and accidents."

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks New Biden WOTUS Rule In Two Dozen States

The Clean Water Act was meant to apply to “navigable waters,” Hovland said.

High Mortality Rate Of Homeless Highlighted In New Report

An unhoused person who is 40 years old has a similar mortality risk to a 60-year-old with housing.

Michigan Nurses Are Leaving Their Jobs. What Will Get Them To Stay?

“People leaving the profession — the likelihood of that will continue until the shortage is addressed,” Beauchamp said.

Whitmer Signs Stricter Background Check, Safe Gun Storage Bills

The signing took place at Michigan State University, where a gunman killed three students and injured five others just two months ago.

$48M Owed To MI Taxpayers: ‘Time Running Out’ To Claim, IRS Says

Nationwide, the IRS says taxpayers are sitting on $1.5 billion in refunds from the 2019 tax season-but the clock is ticking to claim them.

1M Michiganders Can See Old Convictions Erased In New Police Program

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel​ said some 400,000 Michiganders were "completely conviction free​" on the program's first day.

What To Know In MI As Deadline To File 2022 Income Tax Returns Nears

Michiganders have until April 18 to file their returns and state officials are urging those who have not filed to do so electronically.

Abortion Pills Remain Legal In MI After Judge's Ruling, Officials Say

Numerous state officials said Michiganders will continue to have access to mifepristone after a Texas judge sought to block the drug.

Michigan Abortion Ban Repealed: Whitmer Signs Bill, Axes 1931 Law

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday repealing a nearly century-old law banning abortions in Michigan.

'Aircraft Issue' Postpones First Lady's Michigan Visit

First Lady Jill Biden was scheduled to be in Michigan on Monday, but returned to Denver due to an "aircraft issue," an official said.

Treasury, AG Say State Income Tax Cut Is Not Permanent, Angering Republicans

A tax cut triggered by the state's record budget surplus will drop Michigan's tax rate to its lowest level in more than 15 years.

Planned Parenthood Vows Legal Action Against Idaho's Abortion Trafficking Bill If Passed

Those who would violate the new law are subject to two to five years in prison, according to the bill text.

First Lady Jill Biden Will Be In Michigan Next Week

First Lady Jill Biden will be in Michigan on Monday as part of the president's Investing in America Tour.

Rick Haglund: Whitmer Says ‘Bigotry Is Bad For Business.' Is It True?

“Bigotry is bad for business,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in her January State of the State speech.

Michigan 1st State In Decades To Repeal 'Right-To-Work' Law

The union-restricting law known as “right-to-work” was passed over a decade ago by a Republican-controlled Legislature.

MI GOP Chairwoman Stands By Post Comparing Gun Reform To Holocaust

The controversial post comes as Michigan Democrats look to pass sweeping gun reform legislation.

‘A Very Dark Time': SNAP Cuts Leave Michigan Families, Food Banks Struggling

“It’s a combination of the government and the price of food being sky high right now,” said Palumbo.

‘Seismic Shift In Michigan Politics' Paves Way For Urban Economic Development, Pols Say

“When I grew up, we had small businesses all throughout the neighborhood — minority-owned; all those are gone,” said O’Neal.

Midsize Banks Seek 2-Year FDIC Guarantee: What It Means For MI Banks

One Detroit area bank is among a group of midsize banks asking officials to fully insure all deposits for the next two years, a report said.

Giffords Joins Students At Michigan Rally Amid Legislative Action On Gun Safety

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Lansing) said that Michigan acting quickly on the legislation will set a national example.

Whitmer Signs LGBTQ+ Non-Discrimination Bill Into Law Alongside Civil Rights Pioneer Mel Larsen

“This moment is so long overdue, and too many suffered on the journey to get here,” said state Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield).

Gun Bills Coming In Michigan After 2nd School Mass Shooting

After deadly shootings at Oxford High School and Michigan State, Democrats will introduce a sweeping 11-bill gun safety package this week.

MI Lawmakers Repeal State's 1931 Law Banning Abortions

State lawmakers repealed Michigan's 1931 abortion ban​ in a vote Wednesday, which also happened to be International Women’s Day.​

Families Are Taking A Hit As Pandemic Aid Ends, Inflation Continues

Families of four at 200% of the poverty line are an example of who has the most to lose when emergency SNAP benefits go away, Bauer said.

U.S. Senate Democrats Back FAA Nominee, Despite GOP Attacks At Confirmation Hearing

Experience was the only area where any Democrat indicated any unease with the nomination.

Totten To Help Commemorate ‘Bloody Sunday' And Passage Of Voting Rights Act Of 1965

A Biden administration nominee, Totten was confirmed to serve as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Michigan in April 2022.

Michigan Firearm Owners Advocate For Gun Reform

The gun owners also voiced criticism of the NRA and said gun culture has significantly changed in the decades that they have owned guns.

Michigan House Repeals State's 1931 Abortion Ban

In bipartisan fashion, the Michigan House approved bills on Thursday that would nullify Michigan's 1931 abortion ban.

New Limits On Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Coming: What It Means In MI

PFAS contamination was found in numerous communities across the state, including four in the metro Detroit area, federal officials said.

Pandemic Emergency Food Stamp Benefits End For 1.3M In Michigan

Most Michiganders who receive SNAP benefits have incomes below the poverty line, according to federal data.

Democracy Expert Cites Concerns After Election Denier Tapped For House GOP Campaign Panel

State Rep. Angela Rigas (R-Caledonia) is one of the GOP lawmakers appointed to be an executive member of the campaign committee.

Proposed Federal Rule Would Lower Credit Card Late Fees

"For folks living paycheck to paycheck, these late fees really add up and put a much greater squeeze on those living on the razor’s edge.”

Sen. Anthony Reintroduces Legislation Banning Natural Hair Discrimination

“This has an emotional connection to many of us,” said Anthony. “It has a financial connection. It impacts our pocketbooks and self-esteem.

Nessel Joins Coalition Opposing Transport Of Cryogenic Ethane In Rail Tank Cars

Ethane is a colorless, odorless, and highly flammable hydrocarbon gas commonly used in the petrochemical industry.

‘We Grow Out Of Crime': Advocates Urge State To Abolish Juvenile Life Without Parole

In 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that sentencing juveniles to mandatory life without the possibility of parole is unconstitutional.

When Does Daylight Saving Time Begin? Things To Know In MI

It’s almost time for Michiganders to spring forward for daylight saving time, but will it be for the last time?

MI Senate Approves Tax Plan Including $180 Inflation Relief Check

While the measure passed, Democrats were still working to secure enough votes for the bills to take immediate effect.