Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed two pieces of legislation that will allow automakers to test automated vehicles on Michigan roads.
The governor says Michiganders “can be neither complacent nor content” in efforts to reinvent the state. How do you think he’s doing and what should leaders focus on in 2014?
Starkweather Station is on track to be the first multi-family housing project developed in Plymouth since 2004.
In an impassioned plea, Senate Majority Leader Gretchen Whitmer disclosed she was raped 20 years ago, but "can’t even begin to imagine now having to think about the same thing happening to my own daughters" in Michigan's anti-abortion climate.
A security breach was detected in September, and state officials are just now being notified. They’re not happy.
Licenses and plates that expire on a day when state offices are closed, such as a holiday or weekend, can be renewed the following day without penalty.
Gas stations, convenience stores operating overnight would be required to hire extra help or install surveillance cameras to prevent crimes like the alleged abduction of Jessica Heeringa last April.
The special plates would raise funds breast and cervical cancer research.
The Detroit News reports county officials believe the financially troubled city is trying to 'cash in' on its water system.
The State and Visa resolved issues that had previously prevented Visa from being accepted at the counter.
Two new bills will better define when “squatting” is a crime in order to combat situations where people abuse the civil law system to remain illegally in the home.
Is unemployment pay an entitlement for workers dismissed for using medical pot, or should businesses be protected against claims “for all persons involuntarily unemployed”?
A petition drive launched this week would leave hunting decisions with the state's Natural Resources Commission.
A state representative has gathered 12 co-sponsors in his effort to rescind the ban on smoking at outdoor restaurant patios and sidewalk cafés. What do you think?
Lawmakers could approve a bill that requires women to purchase separate insurance for abortion coverage.
The 11th District congressman says the legislation will protect employees from being forced to join a union.
Scott Craig says a political campaign would be a personal financial risk.
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Scott I. Craig, president of the Northville Democratic Club, will face off against Rep. Kurt Heise (R-Plymouth) next year.
Dan Dwyer and Ed Hingelberg were elected mayor and mayor pro-tem by their fellow commission members during a Monday night's meeting.
District Judge Michael Gerou administered the oaths.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Check precinct results on this handy spreadsheet.
"On the job, what matters is your work, not your gender or skin color or faith or your sexual orientation," said Sen. Carl Levin (D- Mich.) on the floor of the Senate.
Daniel Dalton and Oliver Wolcott join re-elected Dan Dwyer and Diane Bogenrieder on commission.
Check out the top Election Day stories from around southeast Michigan.
Plymouth Mayor Dan Dwyer received the most votes in the uncontested city commission race.
When you vote in Plymouth on Tuesday, show off your "I Voted" sticker. Tag pics with #ivoteddtp on Instagram and they'll appear on Plymouth-Canton Patch.
All you need to know about voting in Plymouth on Election Day 2013.
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday
Residents can play big roles in the City of Plymouth.
Voters must meet one of these 6 requirements to obtain an absentee ballot.
Canton Leisure Services is one of only two CAPRA accredited agencies in the state of Michigan
U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman set a trial that would start Feb. 25.
Residents can share their questions or concerns with Gov. Rick Snyder's office during a visit to the Plymouth Coffee Bean.
Rep. Kurt Heise will meet with constituents in Canton, Northville and Plymouth on Oct. 14.
The town hall will focus on water rates, future governance of the DWSD, and the impact that the bankruptcy in Detroit could have on water and sewer issues moving forward.