Michigan Democrats

The Michigan Democratic Party is continuing to push abortion rights to the forefront of its midterm election pitch. Colin Jackson has more.

In two new filings, the Michigan Supreme Court is being pressed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Democratic prosecutors to declare abortion rights are protected by the state constitution now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned. We have more from Rick Pluta.

State Senate Democrats demanded floor time Thursday to chastise Republicans for refusing to allow a vote on any bill to reverse or amend Michigan’s dormant ban on abortion. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Ford announced Thursday that it plans to expand production of electric and internal combustion-powered vehicles at plants in Michigan and Ohio. The announcement was made at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual policy conference on Mackinac Island. Rick Pluta was there.

State Senate Democrats tried to force a floor vote on gun safety bills Wednesday -- one day after a school shooting in Texas left 19 students and two teachers dead. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A problem with filing paperwork is disqualifying a handful of Republican and Democratic candidates from Michigan’s August primary ballot. Colin Jackson has more.

Abortion rights and the future of the Roe versus Wade decision played a big part in a marathon budget debate Thursday in the Michigan House. Rick Pluta was there.

The Michigan Democratic Party is challenging nominating petitions for three Republican candidates for Governor. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan House Democrats announced a bill package Wednesday aimed at fighting, what they describe, as payroll and tax fraud. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan Democrats gathered in Detroit this weekend to make their election pitch to voters and endorse candidates. Colin Jackson has more.