Michigan State Senate

Nearly 100 acres of land in Livingston County north of Ann Arbor may become the future site of a Michigan National Guard facility. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is continuing to call for a federal gas tax holiday. That’s as Michigan’s average gas price for a gallon of unleaded remains around $4.50. Colin Jackson reports.

Advocates are pressing Michigan lawmakers to get rid of fees for serving restraining orders. Colin Jackson reports bills to do so are nearing the finish line.

The Michigan House of Representatives voted Wednesday to toughen the punishment for sex crimes. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Senate on Thursday again passed nine policy proposals that the governor vetoed this summer. Colin Jackson has more.

It might take more time before Michigan’s governor chooses whether to opt into a federal education tax program. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan state budget for Fiscal Year 2027 officially takes effect on October 1. Like all state budgets before it, this one has important factors related to environmental protection and conserving natural resources. Rebekah Warren and Michigan League of Conservation Voters President/CEO Lisa Wozniak took a closer look at these factors with Michigan State Senator Sarah Anthony of Lansing.

Michigan House lawmakers approved a ballot initiative Tuesday to limit political donations from some utilities and government contractors. Colin Jackson reports the move is also an attempt to block voters from deciding on the issue.

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.