Michigan Senate

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she hopes this month’s election results are a rebuke of political violence and denialism. Rick Pluta reports.

Advocates for municipal or community power utilities in Ann Arbor believe that moving away from a centralized, privately held utility provider to one that is owned and operated by the local government or another state body will provide a better service to the public. It is part of a larger energy conversation being held around the state and country. WEMU’s David Fair checked in with 53rd District State House Representative Yousef Rabhi (D-Ann Arbor) to see what movement is being made locally and in state government.

You fall in love, get married, have children, and expect to live the rest of your life in the warmth and security of family. Then, your partner begins to…

The State of Michigan gets a $315-million dollar windfall. That money will be used in a budget that should be finalized in early June. Working out the…

Some call it "Fox Guarding the Hen-House" legislation. Bills under consideration in Lansing would create an oversight panel for the Michigan Department of…

The state Board of Canvassers has approved the petition signatures for the November referendum, the August primary ballot for state offices are set, and…

The Michigan Department of Quality's decision to grant Nestle a permit to increase large-scale water withdrawals continues to generate controversy. The…

For more than two decades, Rick Pluta has been covering Michigan politics in Lansing as chief correspondent for the Michigan Public Radio Network. He has…

A state Senate committee has approved legislation that would essentially eliminate “gun-free” zones in Michigan. Rick Pluta reports.The 4-1 party-line…

Future of medical marijuana bills uncertain after clearing state Senate panelTwo bills that would ease restrictions on medical marijuana in Michigan are…