Michigan Democrats

Ann Arbor State Representative Jason Morgan says he’s happy to see a budget deal has been agreed to but still needs to see the details before giving his final approval. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and legislative leaders announced Thursday that they’ve struck a bargain to adopt a balanced state budget and avert a partial government shutdown. We have more from Rick Pluta.

There is now less than a week for the Legislature and Governor Gretchen Whitmer to finalize a bipartisan budget deal before the deadline that would trigger a partial state government shutdown. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A bill to stop many Michigan regulations from exceeding federal standards passed in the state House of Representatives on Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.

There’s only a week left for candidates to file in a special election that could shift the balance of power in the Michigan senate. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan is a little more than a week away from the deadline to adopt a budget. As Rick Pluta reports, there are no signals a bipartisan deal in the Legislature is any closer to averting a partial state government shutdown on October 1.

Government shutdowns looming on both the federal and state levels. Democratic State Representative Jason Morgan of Ann Arbor says Republicans need to get serious about reaching budget deals. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan renters could see more protections under bills introduced this week in the state House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more.

It’s now less than two weeks before Michigan government goes into a partial shutdown without approval of a new state budget. The state’s new fiscal year begins October 1. Rick Pluta reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the budget standoff at the state Capitol is adding to the economic uncertainty created by federal tariffs. She delivered a short address urging the Legislature to get a state budget adopted before the end of the month. Rick Pluta reports.