reproductive rights

Governor Gretchen Whitmer continued a new Michigan holiday tradition in pardoning a turkey Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed more bills Tuesday to roll back abortion restrictions remaining on the books in Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta.

This week, the Michigan Legislature wrapped up its first year under Democratic control since the 1980’s. Colin Jackson talked with Democratic Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks about how she thought it went.

The Legislature is done for the year, wrapping up a historic session where Democrats were in charge for the first time in a very long time. In fact, it’s been four decades since Democrats have controlled the Michigan House and Senate. Rick Pluta sat down with House Speaker Joe Tate to talk about what got done over the past year and what’s waiting for lawmakers when they return.

The Michigan Legislature convenes today for its final meeting day of 2023. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Michigan bills known as the “Reproductive Health Act” are cleared for the governor after passing the state Senate on Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan House adopted bills last night to lift more abortion restrictions. Democrats say the bills are necessary to bring state laws into compliance with the reproductive rights amendment adopted last year by voters. Rick Pluta reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Monday she will accept an abortion rights package from the Legislature that’s less than what she’s asked for. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Senate approved a bill Thursday to update laws to reflect the reproductive rights amendment adopted last year by voters. The measure was adopted along party lines. Rick Pluta reports.

Bills aimed at increasing abortion access passed the Michigan Senate Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.