Winnie Brinks

The new session of the Michigan Legislature begins today with Republicans taking control of the state House of Representatives. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Senate sent a series of bills to the governor Thursday night in what was likely its last round of voting this year. Colin Jackson has more.

Some Detroit-area Black leaders say Michigan Democratic lawmakers need to pass bills to help their community before the end of the year. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan gun owners with kids in the home will have to lock up their firearms starting today. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan’s Legislature is back at work. Wednesday marked the first day in session of 2024. 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.

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.

Michigan’s Legislature has now officially adjourned for the rest of the year—leaving several policy proposals on the table. Colin Jackson has that report.

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

Governor Gretchen Whitmer put abortion rights, a clean energy plan and guaranteed paid worker leave on her agenda for the Legislature’s fall session that begins next week. The governor outlined her priorities Wednesday in a special address. We have more from Rick Pluta.