Michigan Legislature

Time is winding down on the only period since the 1980s that Democrats controlled the legislative process in Michigan. Colin Jackson asked outgoing House Speaker Joe Tate about what he believes was some of his party's most important work in the last two years.

Bills to address inequities within maternal health care passed the Michigan Senate Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Some Michigan lawmakers are trying to get a bill package aimed at water affordability passed before the end of the year. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan House Democrats are looking to make the most of their last month in charge of the chamber. But as Colin Jackson reports, there could be some obstacles.

Michigan students would start learning about Black, Asian, Latin and other American minority cultural history under bills introduced this week in the Michigan Senate. Colin Jackson has more.

Some Detroit-area Black leaders say Michigan Democratic lawmakers need to pass bills to help their community before the end of the year. Colin Jackson has more.

The incoming Republican state House leader has called for redirecting revenue from the corporate income tax and sales tax on fuel to road repairs. And House Speaker-elect Matt Hall called on Democrats to adopt the plan before adjourning for the year. Rick Pluta reports.

Michigan House Democrats have announced a bill that would protect public libraries from demands of LGBT books being pulled from their shelves. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the local story.

Groups for and against a planned minimum wage increase for Michigan’s tipped workers are continuing to compete for influence with lawmakers. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan House Democrats have introduced a series of police reform bills. Colin Jackson has more.