The bills passed both chambers of the state Legislature last session but procedurally never made it to the governor’s desk.

The moves under consideration include relocating a residential facility for people with developmental disabilities, renovating the state’s psychiatric hospital, and opening a new unit of the hospital ...

Nineteen bills that would, among other things, update Michigan’s hate crime law, criminalize sextortion, and promote school safety, were signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

State police in 2024 acknowledged that a previous disposal method destroyed only the frame or receiver of the firearm. A ...

Gretchen Whitmer's desk for consideration. Some lawmakers voiced opposition to the resolution. House Speaker Matt ...

More in-person instructional time for students: State law requires at least 180 days of instruction annually. Students typically experience fewer and the Legislature has chipped away at in-person ...

Michigan’s investments in education expenditures dropped 13% from 2007 to 2021, adjusted for inflation. Meanwhile, the national average for state and local education spending increased by 13%.

Uncertain federal funding, staffing constraints and ambitious deadlines will test Maryland agencies’ abilities to turn their ...

Even though former Vice President remains the most well-known active Democratic leader nationally, there are a number of rising stars and ambitious state officials in the party who would be eyeing the ...

Michigan’s Democratic secretary of state announced Wednesday she is running to succeed Gretchen Whitmer as governor in 2026, ...

Sen. Aric Nesbitt, who represents Michigan's 20th Congressional District, was elected into office in 2019. In 2023, Nesbitt ...

After announcing her bid to be Michigan's next governor, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson visited West Michigan Wednesday ...