Michigan State Senate

Felicia Brabec has been chosen as the Democratic nominee for the 15th Senate District after pulling ahead of her opponent Michael White. WEMU's Ana Longoria reports.

WEMU is providing live results of the August primary election. A complete list can be found here as they arrive.

Legislative Democrats have reintroduced nine bills that were stuck in limbo during the last session for 18 months during a lengthy court battle. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is continuing to approve new laws included alongside the state’s budget package that will have an impact on residents in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Newly signed Michigan laws would expand use of the state’s emergency alert system. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed off on the state’s budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. 15th District Senator Jeff Irwin shares his thoughts with WEMU’s Ana Longoria on how the budget’s passage will impact the local community.

Michigan’s governor OK’d new tax breaks to spur construction of affordable housing Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

A bill before a Michigan Senate committee would end an exception that allows minors to hide some medical information from their parents. Colin Jackson has more.

A new plan from the governor's office to regulate data centers includes new laws and a pledge for companies to sign. Colin Jackson has more.

A new proposal before the state Legislature would ask voters if higher-income Michiganders should pay more in taxes. Colin Jackson has more.