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Republicans formally took control of the state House Wednesday after winning majority in the November election. One of the chamber’s first actions was to give the House Oversight Committee broad power to subpoena state officials to testify. Rick Pluta has more.

Bills to extend Michigan’s open records laws to lawmakers and the governor made it out of a state House committee Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan bills heading for the full state Senate would stop education management organizations from new leases or property sales to the charter schools that they run. Colin Jackson has more on the bills meant to promote oversight of the schools.

Residents near Thurston Elementary School are frustrated with Ann Arbor Public Schools over what they say is a lack of transparency regarding the school’s planned expansion. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more in this report.

Election officials in Michigan met with others from across the country in Ann Arbor Thursday as they prepare for the November general election. Colin Jackson has more.

Tuesday is Primary Election Day in Michigan. Early voting comes to an end on Sunday. Locally, perhaps the most closely watched race is for Washtenaw County Sheriff. It’s been a heated campaign featuring three candidates seeking to replace outgoing sheriff, Jerry Clayton. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert provides an extended report.

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.

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.

Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act would apply to the governor and state lawmakers under legislation discussed before the state Senate Oversight Committee. Colin Jackson has more.

With the 2023 Michigan legislative year in the books, Republican Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is looking to next year to make up for some lost policy opportunities. Colin Jackson has more.