Michigan Constitution

Oral arguments in a lawsuit against some earmarks in the current state budget are taking place this week. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday on whether the Michigan House Republican majority can sit on bills adopted by the Legislature in the last session instead of sending them to the governor. Rick Pluta reports.

The Michigan Court of Appeals will hear arguments this week in the state Senate’s lawsuit against the state House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more.

Some Democratic state lawmakers have proposed amending the Michigan Constitution to strengthen due process rights. The amendment would have to be approved by voters. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A proposal to block paychecks from future governors and legislators who miss the July 1 legal deadline to wrap up the state budget fell short Thursday in the state House. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A challenge to a common and expensive part of the state budget process will be heard today by a Michigan Court of Claims judge. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The U.S. Supreme Court has received a formal request to review its ruling on same-sex marriage. WEMU's Ana Longoria has the local response.

The plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Michigan’s ban on using Medicaid to fund abortion care are appealing the dismissal of their case. Colin Jackson has more.

A ballot measure to raise taxes on Michiganders making over $500,000 a year got delayed Thursday at a state elections board meeting. Colin Jackson has more.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will testify today before the Michigan House Oversight Committee on repairing the financial disclosure portal for lobbyists and lawmakers. Rick Pluta reports.