Michigan Senate

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…

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries could soon become legal, after GOP change of heartThe state Legislature returns this week for its only scheduled session…

Legislature approves $9.25 Michigan minimum wageGov. Rick Snyder is expected to quickly sign a bill increases the Michigan minimum raise as a petition…