The longest serving member of Congress in history, John Dingell is hospitalized after taking a spill he says “bruised my hip and my ego.”
The Detroit Democrat, Michigan’s longest-serving U.S. Senator, calls on members of the chamber to do a better job working together.
Supporters of the bill, which passed the Michigan House on a vote along party lines, accuse critics of “scaremongering” tactics.
The bill lowers tax rebates to 25 percent, down from 32 percent, of in-state production costs.
Not everyone is cheering it. Opponents say extending bar hours would make morning commutes more dangerous and tax police.
Gov. Rick Snyder hasn’t committed to signing legislation for a pilot program, which Democrats worry could punish innocent children.
Two cases – one in Michigan and the other in Louisiana – are nearly ready for review.
More than a dozen people testifying to a committee opposed changing in Michigan’s winner-take-all electoral vote system.
Lawmakers will consider two bills that would give struggling homeowners a chance to avoid penalties and high interest on past-due taxes.
With appeals filed days after the 6th Circuit's ruling, U.S. Supreme Court justices could take up the issue of same-sex marriage this term.
Taking back the bonus pay would have been a "double insult" to the three top executives at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Proposed legislation would allow Michigan to split its electoral voters, as Maine and Nebraska do, but critics say it rigs elections.
County executive says he trusts DIA learned valuable PR lesson “and this mischief won’t continue.”
The 2-1 ruling upholding the right of voters to impose same-sex marriage is the first defeat in a string of appeals court victories.
Voters’ rejection of two ballot proposals supporting the state’s right to set wolf seasons buoys talk of lawsuit.
Republican Dave Trott andDemocrat Bobby McKenzie sparred in debates and in paid advertisements.
Public opinion polls show shifting attitudes about pot in Michigan and across America, and the midterm election results back that up.
The results for state and local elections have been announced.
Democrat challenger Mark Shauer was up against the incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Snyder.
Both parties poured outside money into race for Michigan's open senate seat, one of a handful in the country GOP hoped would tilt balance.
County GOP director says observers acted legally and were watching for irregularities among voters who had requested absentee ballots.
The results are rolling in on Michigan’s governor, senate and other elections.
When you vote on Tuesday, show off your “I Voted” sticker with a selfie. Tag pics with #BloomfieldMIPatch on Instagram!
Statewide, voters will elect a governor, a new U.S. senator, attorney general and secretary of state, as well as decide wolf hunt proposals.
Michigan is one of several states with marijuana initiatives on the ballot in Tuesday’s election as public opinion shifts on legalization.
A referendum-proof law trumps voter decisions on Proposal 1 and Proposal 2 in Tuesday’s general election.
DIA chair Gene Gargaro says he's "optimistic" he can get an agreement to return $100,000 in bonuses, but couldn't fully commit.
Using Michigan’s “lottery match” means test, Michigan officials kicked 810 who won more than $44 million off food assistance.
U.S. Senate-nominee Gary Peters has an 11-point lead, according to recent poll, but Mark Schauer is trailing Gov. Rick Snyder by 8 points.
Salaries to museums two top officers increase to $514,000 and $369,000, and both get $50,000 bonuses.
Once the Great Lakes Water Authority is in place, the suburbs will have greater say into the operation of Detroit Water and Sewerage.
The first lady will campaign for Democrats Mark Schauer and Gary Peters Friday. The event is free, but tickets are required.
The 6th Circuit could deliver gay marriage advocates their first defeat, prompt showdown before U.S. Supreme Court.
Arkansas, Indiana and Tennessee also selected for program to look at reforms to juvenile justice program that will reduce recidivism rate.
Absentee ballots are available for Michigan voters who qualify, but votes need to register to vote by early next month to use them.
State review showed that a quarter of applications to third-party website had not been received by the local clerk.
Meetings are planned around Oakland County, including Oct. 2 session for Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township and Birmingham residents.
For qualified drivers, 10 hours of volunteering could take care of certain outstanding citation fees.
The Michigan House of Representatives approved Thursday a non-binding resolution to address the issue.
Approval for the 2014-15 budget went smoothly Thursday. Not so a 3% salary raise for commissioners.