Tom Kunse

Two Michigan government accountability bills moved a step closer to seeing a vote in the state House of Representatives after leaving committee Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

State House Speaker Joe Tate says he will not seek another term as the Democratic leader in the Legislature’s new session next year. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Republican supporters of a survey going out to state House candidates are arguing it’s time to re-evaluate the chamber’s rules. Colin Jackson has more.

Child labor permits in Michigan could see a more centralized process under legislation that received a hearing before a state House committee Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

A state House Committee held a hearing Thursday on an audit into the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency. It looked at the agency's ability to catch fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hear more from Colin Jackson.

Legislation heard in a Michigan House Committee Thursday would give the Secretary of State power to go after campaign finance violations as they’re happening. Colin Jackson has more.

New transparency bills in the Michigan House would stop lawmakers from immediately becoming lobbyists after their term—and tighten rules around gifts lawmakers and staff receive. Colin Jackson has more.

A new state audit is highlighting concerns with the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency’s handling of fraud during the pandemic. Colin Jackson has more.

The Democratic chair of the state House budget committee faces questions about a business she co-owned that helped clients seeking taxpayer funds for projects. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Teachers and other school workers could have a bigger voice in placement and discipline policies under bills working their way through the state House. We have more from Rick Pluta.