Congressional delegation makes bipartisan push for site, which could mean $700 million in construction and 2,100 construction jobs.
House expected to vote on bill that would allow faith-based adoption agencies to turn away same-sex and unmarried couples.
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 state DEQ’s new rules don’t do anything to protect people living in densely populated residential areas, activists protest.
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.
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.
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.
A bill proposed in the Legislature would allow Michigan to split its electoral voters, as Maine and Nebraska do.
HSUS: Law trumping voters' say is unconstitutional, and Tuesday's vote was far more than a "straw poll," as wolf hunt advocates claimed.
Public opinion polls show shifting attitudes about pot in Michigan and across America, and the midterm election results back that up.
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.
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 #SalinePatch 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 among several states with marijuana initiatives on the ballot in Tuesday’s election as public opinion shifts to legalization.
A referendum-proof law trumps voter decisions on Proposal 1 and Proposal 2 in Tuesday’s general election.
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.
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.
The Michigan House of Representatives approved Thursday a non-binding resolution to address the issue.
Former candidate’s lawyer says unusual settlement is “breakthrough” for political candidates who can’t meet “actual malice” threshold.