Michigan House of Representatives

A bill that would make it a health violation to declaw cats in Michigan has been introduced by an Ypsilanti State representative. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.

The state House Labor Committee adopted bills Thursday to restore some teacher union bargaining power in contract negotiations. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Bills heard in a House committee Thursday would require written parental consent and another care provider in the room before a minor can undergo certain intimate procedures. Colin Jackson has more.

Bills to prevent further sex abuse, like that committed by former Michigan State University athletics Doctor Larry Nassar, passed the Michigan House Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Democrats are proposing to use a portion of sales tax revenue to create a fund to fight crime in Michigan’s most-violent communities. Rick Pluta has more.

The state House Elections Committee opened hearings Tuesday on a package of voting rights bills. Rick Pluta reports.

A bill to let Michigan voters request an absentee ballot online is set for a hearing Tuesday morning before the state House Elections Committee. Colin Jackson has more.

Teachers and other school workers could have a bigger voice in placement and discipline policies under bills working their way through the state House. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Some Michigan House lawmakers are responding to this winter’s widespread blackouts with a new task force. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan government regulations could become stricter than federal standards under a bill that passed the state Senate yesterday. Colin Jackson has more.