Michigan Democrats

It’s looking like state lawmakers won’t close the books on Michigan’s last state budget before an end-of-the-month deadline to do so. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan House OK’d a plan Wednesday to use taxes on fuel and corporations to fund road repairs. Colin Jackson has more.

Two Ann Arbor area legislators are looking to reintroduce a polluter pay bill for Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Senate voted to close the books on the state’s last budget on Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan Senate Democrats announced a plan Wednesday to expand cash assistance and tax credits for parents of young children. Colin Jackson has more.

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist announced Tuesday that he is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for governor. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A coalition of Michigan House Democrats concerned about the spread of avian influenza is hoping to pass several resolutions to address the issue. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Former State Representative Felicia Brabec says there are still a lot of problems facing Michigan residents. The Pittsfield Township Democrat says that’s why she has already announced her candidacy for the State Senate’s 15th District seat. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

An overflow crowd packed a town hall meeting Thursday night hosted by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and the Washtenaw County’s legislative Democrats. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, they gave their lawmakers an earful.

The GOP-led state House adopted a stripped-down budget Thursday to serve as a stop-gap spending plan if negotiations bog down in the coming months. Rick Pluta reports.