John Damoose

Northern Michigan school districts forced into extended shutdowns due to massive ice storms this past spring will have a waiver from minimum attendance mandates. That’s under a law signed Monday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Legislation rolled out Wednesday would help lower-income households with access to safe and affordable water. Rick Pluta tells us the bills have bipartisan support.

Some Michigan lawmakers are trying to get a bill package aimed at water affordability passed before the end of the year. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan bills heading for the full state Senate would stop education management organizations from new leases or property sales to the charter schools that they run. Colin Jackson has more on the bills meant to promote oversight of the schools.

A new spending bill passed Wednesday in the Michigan Legislature would send an extra $126 million toward schools. Colin Jackson has more.

The Legislature returns to the state Capitol today with the goal of wrapping up its work for the summer. Rick Pluta has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer rolled out her budget proposal Wednesday for the new fiscal year that begins in October. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Senate approved bills Wednesday that would give state regulators final say in siting solar and wind projects. Colin Jackson has more.

Bills aimed at increasing abortion access passed the Michigan Senate Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan bills to stop licensed health professionals from conducting conversion therapy with minors got an OK from the state Legislature Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.