Jennifer Conlin

Michigan State Representative Jennifer Conlin is looking for support and answers for how to better support and protect the state’s foster parents. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The results are in for the races for the Michigan House of Representatives, including those that are located in, or cover parts of, Washtenaw County.

The 48th District House race features incumbent Democrat Jennifer Conlin and challengers Republican Brian Ignatowski and Green Party candidate Eric Borregard. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Landlords could not discriminate against tenants or prospective tenants who use housing vouchers or some other type of public assistance to pay the rent under bills adopted early today by the Legislature. Rick Pluta reports.

Michigan legislators are working on bills to create new programs to specifically address mental health among current and former military servicemembers. They're scheduled for a House committee hearing this week. Colin Jackson has more.

Bills before a Michigan House committee aim to give sexual assault survivors rights to have support during the investigation process. Colin Jackson has more.

The payday lending industry has drawn the attention of a state representative from Washtenaw County. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.