Michigan State Senate

A bill package to change how state agencies write rules for things like elections or fertilizer storage passed Tuesday in the Michigan House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan House approved bills Tuesday that would allow police to establish 25-foot buffer zones around law enforcement and emergency response activities. Rick Pluta has more.

It is less than a month before the July 1st deadline for the Legislature to have a budget wrapped up for the coming fiscal year. As we hear from Rick Pluta, the Legislature has a history of missing that target.

Michigan Senate leadership wants to change how the state chooses board membership for its three biggest universities. Colin Jackson has more.

A new law allows Mackinac Island to update its charter and take more control over ferry operations that carry people to and from the popular tourist destination. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the law Wednesday. Rick Pluta has more.

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers has proposed a new tax break as an incentive to build more affordable housing in Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Legislature returns to Lansing today with a month remaining until the deadline to have the state budget wrapped up. Rick Pluta reports.

Some of Michigan’s most powerful business and political figures are taking part in the annual Detroit Regional Chamber conference this week on Mackinac Island. As we hear from Rick Pluta, statewide elections are a big topic of discussion.

The Michigan Senate welcomed its newest member Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Michiganders would see their property taxes lowered under bills passed Wednesday night in the Michigan House of Representatives. Colin Jackson reports some fear that would come at the cost of schools and public services