Michigan Democrats

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says there is a firewall between her and decisions regarding this year’s gubernatorial election while she is running for governor. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether legislative leaders have any discretion in deciding whether bills adopted by the House and Senate must go to the governor’s desk. Rick Pluta has more.

What should happen when nine bills pass the state Legislature but never physically make it to the governor? Colin Jackson reports that’s the question the state Supreme Court will consider today.

The Michigan Senate passed a $25 billion budget proposal for schools, colleges and universities Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Senate okayed around $63 billion in department spending for the next state budget Wednesday. As Colin Jackson explains, the bill that passed does not include funding for K-12 schools.

Bills meant to keep kids safe online passed in the Michigan Senate Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Democratic Michigan Senate leadership says its new health care proposal would lower insurance costs for residents. Colin Jackson has more.

Some Democrats are calling for Michigan to switch from party conventions to primary elections to choose candidates for statewide offices, such as Attorney General and Secretary of State. That’s after a raucous party endorsement convention this past weekend. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The progressive wing of the Michigan Democratic Party made its voice heard over the weekend during the party’s endorsement convention. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Democratic Party endorsed several candidates for statewide office Sunday night. Colin Jackson has more.