Michigan House of Representatives

News the University of Michigan may purchase at least a portion the 187-acre campus of Concordia University in Ann Arbor is getting a cold reception. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A plan to prepare Michigan in case of a federal constitutional convention received a state House committee hearing Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

House Speaker Matt Hall says he will roll out plans soon to cut real estate and property taxes that fund schools and local governments in Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan House passed a bill package Wednesday to outlaw what’s known as “fertility fraud.” Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan state lawmakers are introducing new bills this week aimed at lowering the cost of housing. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan environmental advocates are worried about the federal government repealing a scientific finding on greenhouse gas emissions. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan officials Wednesday unveiled an $88.1 billion proposal for the next state budget. Rick Pluta and Colin Jackson have more in this joint report.

Michigan will ban smartphones from school classrooms starting next school year under a new law signed Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Reactions to President Donald Trump’s threats to delay the opening of the new border crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, are starting to fall along party lines. As Sarah Cwiek and Colin Jackson state in this joint report, the White House says Trump wants to renegotiate the bridge agreement.

Legislation waiting for Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s signature would ban cell phone use during instructional times in K-12 classrooms. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor spoke to Ypsilanti Community Schools about the proposed ban.