The Tea Party favorite apologizes for his "mistake" after old joke about Vice President Joe Biden, mourning oldest son's death, falls flat.
The budget now goes on to the House, which will send the Senate its $15.8B educational budget.
Summer-formula gasoline stops more than 28 tons of smog-causing compounds from entering the atmosphere each day.
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell used off-color euphemism to describe what she thinks is a Michigan lawmakers’ lack of fortitude on road crisis.
Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 a “disaster just waiting to happen,” says engineer and activist who fears Great Lakes oil spill.
Classmates Inc. and FTD have agreed to an $11 million settlement in "data pass" case; consumers in 21 states could be compensated.
Federal government wants to transfer stewardship of 6 lighthouses – 3 of them in Michigan – to local governments and preservation groups.
"I don’t know what these women are supposed to do," Sue Snyder says, calling for uniformity in policies on campus sexual assault reports.
Moving heavy earth-moving and other large contractor equipment also affected by Road Commission for Oakland County order.
State legislator: Legalizing and taxing marijuana would build ongoing, sustainable pot of money to finally fix Michigan’s crumbling roads.
Here's what road construction projects could mean for your daily commute or Memorial Day Weekend travel plans.
Some projects done soon, others have fall completion dates and one – where a under-the-road culvert collapsed – is ongoing indefinitely.
Bills requiring shelters to deny adoptions to people convicted of animal abuse within past five years move to full Michigan House.
Former slave and Underground Railroad leader will be proposed by Women On 20s to replace Andrew Jackson on the currency.
New poll suggests a majority of Michigan taxpayers would support change to graduated scale, but legislative hurdle is steep.
Amid concerns of ISIS attacks on U.S. soil, threat level raised to “Bravo” for the fifth time since 2001 terrorist attacks.
Supporters of a woman who said she was saved by her pit bull from serious injury in a domestic assault appeal to city council.
Camera in work zone of roundabout project at the West Bloomfield and Farmington Hills border captures new pictures every 15 minutes.
The famed pediatric neurosurgeon said he won’t shy away from talking about his faith during campaign for the GOP presidential nomination.
Religious Freedom Restoration Act supporters admit they’d like to get laws on the books before potential watershed ruling.
The court is on the verge of a historic precedent, and Michigan’s same-sex marriage ban is at the heart of the debate. What do you think?
Critics say bills write religious discrimination into law; supporters warn failure to protect faith-based agencies hastens their demise.
Legalized recreational pot could be a cash cow to help close Michigan budget gaps, backers of three possible ballot measures say.
What do you want other Michigan voters to keep in mind May 5 when they vote on 1 percent sales tax?
PETA says “eyes in the sky” drones assist game wardens cracking down on illegal hunting, but lawmaker thinks offer to help is disingenuous.
Two Michigan cases being decided as experts call on lawmakers around the country to remove legal obstacle to HIV/AIDS testing and treatment.
Big utilities warn losing coal plants could increase power interruptions, but some say that’s a scare tactic to encourage full regulation.
Family of Kwame Kilpatrick and Bobby Ferguson seek pardons for the pair, whose crimes federal prosecutors said accelerated Detroit’s demise.
Governor says he'll use veto pen if RFRA isn't tied to protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity in civil rights law.
Opposition to the complex proposal to raise state sales tax grew when respondents learned about 10 laws it would trigger.
The next battleground for religious freedom could be Michigan, where lawmakers are urged to learn from firestorm of criticism in Indian
The voter registration deadline is quickly approaching for the complex proposal voters will decide on May 5.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder hasn’t ruled out a run for the White House. Would you support him?
Of 750 recommended pardons, governor approved only 11, including one clearing the drunken driving record of a state economic board member.
A Michigan woman’s lawsuit against her local gym says its anti-LGBT discrimination policy violates her rights.
Wayne County has led the nation in population losses every year since 2005, when that distinction went to hurricane-stricken Orleans Parish.
Laws that no longer have context may be scoured from Michigan penal code, which critics say is one of the most expansive in the country.
Funding is a major challenge for the Road Commission of Oakland County, which prioritized projects on pavement condition and traffic volume.
Ahmad Jebril could face contempt of court charges Tuesday when he appears in U.S. District Court.
President Obama thinks mandatory voting would “completely change the political map of the country.” Others disagree. What do you think?