In May, voters will decide whether or not to raise Michigan's sales tax. Here's what you need to know, especially if you're voting absentee.
What does Warren C. Evans’ executive order mean for public health and safety officials in financially troubled county?
Ben Carson, the first in a likely crowded GOP field to formalize presidential aspirations, regrets saying prison turns straight people gay.
For the 15th consecutive year, identity theft is the No. 1 consumer complaint, according to a new FTC study.
The township will appeal a judge's decision that returned 190 acres of former prison land to Detroit.
In his 7th State of the Township address, the supervisor said Wednesday Canton has bounced back since the recession.
With more than $800 million owed in business tax credits, Michigan can’t afford $50 million for movies, lawmaker says.
Appeals court to decide if Bible Believers’ lawsuit against Wayne County sheriff and two deputies can move forward.
Proposed legislation could make the punishment harsher for assaulting a sports official. Is this measure out of bounds?
Investigators say they may never know who put three bullets in an inmate's pre-packaged meal in one of Michigan's most dangerous prisons.
Michigan Legislature wanted to make it easier to get drugged drivers off the street. Instead, judges are kicking some cases.
The 190 acres of former prison property was to be a part of a tech business park between Plymouth and Northville townships.
The state loses about 2 percent of its primary road system to the “poor” category each year, but that could dramatically increase.
Congressional delegation makes bipartisan push for site, which could mean $700 million in construction and 2,100 construction jobs.
Next year, Michigan's presidential primary election will move from February to second Tuesday of March.
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The tax of up to 1.5 mills was shot down by a close margin of 594-550.
House expected to vote on bill that would allow faith-based adoption agencies to turn away same-sex and unmarried couples.
A detailed data analysis review of the City of Plymouth's Public Safety Millage request.
Federal legislation aimed at reducing food insecurity and childhood obesity bans most of the foods school groups would sell in bake sales.
State Democratic chair says stinging losses in the midterms an indication Democrats “cannot just be the party that hates on Republicans.”
The largest proposed rate increase in years is due to take effect July 1 as Detroit water department shifts to a regional water authority.
The state DEQ’s new rules don’t do anything to protect people living in densely populated residential areas, activists protest.
U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade and FBI Special Agent in Charge Paul M. Abbate say probe is ending, update status of indictments.
New County Executive Warren Evans’ first order of business is to put together a debt-elimination plan to avoid state oversight.
The plan was the centerpiece of former Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano’s 2014 Deficit Elimination Plan.
Proposed bill would would end delays in getting life-saving location data in emergencies, but privacy, economic concerns persist.
In case you missed it, governor focuses on “River of Opportunity” to bring all of Michigan’s citizens to “mainstream” of economy, society.
Primary goal of Michigan International Technology Center are to create development ready sites or IT businesses.
DeBoer v. Snyder is among the “petitions to watch” when the Supreme Court announces Friday what cases it will hear this term.
The Michigan League for Public Policy says other states with similar policies haven't seen taxpayer savings.
Michigan’s HSUS chapter applauds favorable ruling on its lawsuit; federal wildlife officials call it “significant step backward.”
Lawmakers passed a flurry of legislation in a lame-duck session before adjourning for the year on Friday.
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.