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The state House Labor Committee adopted bills Thursday to restore some teacher union bargaining power in contract negotiations. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Bills to forbid the use of handheld electronic devices while driving are on their way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer for her signature. That’s after the House gave its final approval Thursday. Rick Pluta has more.

The state House approved legislation Tuesday to address drivers using handheld electronic devices while behind the wheel. Rick Pluta reports.

Distracted driving legislation could see a redo at a vote in the Michigan House this week. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan lawmakers are renewing their effort to ban hands-on phone use while driving. Colin Jackson has more on a House committee hearing on the legislation.

The Michigan House voted Tuesday to stop giving out letter grades like “A” or “F” to schools. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan students would no longer have to repeat the third grade if they're not reading at grade level under a bill that passed the House Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Committee assignments are now posted in the Michigan Senate. The update allows lawmakers to start dealmaking and holding hearings on their first bills of the session. Colin Jackson has more.

An official legal opinion from Attorney General Dana Nessel says the state has failed to comply with a 1978 law that requires it create a registry and safety rules for medical tests conducted on animals. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Republican-controlled state House Education Committee has adopted a non-binding resolution that takes aim at, what it calls, “radical politics” and “political indoctrination” in schools. Rick Pluta reports.