Steve Bieda

State lawmakers want to tackle animal safety. Legislation aimed at preventing animals from dying in vehicles has passed a state Senate committee.A felony…

You might soon be able to register to vote from the comfort of your home. Lawmakers in the state Senate passed a bill Thursday for online voter…

Legislation aimed at curbing the state’s opioid crisis is on its way to the governor.The goal of the legislation is to stop doctor shopping and pill…

Democratic lawmakers are trying once again to repeal the state’s “Right to Work” law. Five years ago, a Republican-led Legislature made Right to Work the…

A teen was recently attacked in Muskegon County. Officials say it was because he’s gay. Now some prosecutors and lawmakers are calling on the legislature…

It’s Sunshine Week – a time of year when issues of transparency and open government are put front and center.Democrats in the state House and Senate…

Michigan lawmakers seem to be making voting laws a priority. Lawmakers in both chambers have now introduced legislation they say will make voting easier.…

A bill on its way to Governor Rick Snyder would compensate people who were wrongly convicted of a crime and imprisoned. The legislation would allow former…

Michigan’s state flag might be getting a new design. A bill proposed by state Senator Steve Bieda allows for a new flag design and creates a commission to…

Legislation up for a vote in the state Senate today would compensate people who are exonerated for the time they were wrongfully imprisoned. Davontae…