Michigan Republicans

The Legislature returns to the state Capitol today as lawmakers bargain over what to do before this session wraps up at the end of the year. One subject of negotiations is road funding. Rick Pluta reports.

When the newly elected are sworn into office in January, the Michigan House of Representatives will have Republicans in the majority. The GOP took back control of the House in November while Democrats retain control of the Senate and Governor’s office. The Democratic Caucus has chosen State Representative Ranjeev Puri to serve as House Minority Leader in the new session. In the meantime, there is a lame duck session to finish up. WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director Lisa Wozniak were joined by Representative Puri to look at environmental policy and governance.

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.

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.

The Michigan Republican Party could see another tough contest for party chair next year. Colin Jackson has more.

The state Legislature returns to Lansing this week to resume the post-election “lame duck” session. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Michigan House lawmakers chose new leadership for the next legislative session Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

State House Speaker Joe Tate says he will not seek another term as the Democratic leader in the Legislature’s new session next year. We have more from Rick Pluta.

As results are still being tallied, Michigan Democrats are staring down a difficult path in many statewide races. We have more in this joint report from Rick Pluta and Colin Jackson.