Michigan State Senate

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed off on the state’s budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. 15th District Senator Jeff Irwin shares his thoughts with WEMU’s Ana Longoria on how the budget’s passage will impact the local community.

Michigan’s governor OK’d new tax breaks to spur construction of affordable housing Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

A bill before a Michigan Senate committee would end an exception that allows minors to hide some medical information from their parents. Colin Jackson has more.

A new plan from the governor's office to regulate data centers includes new laws and a pledge for companies to sign. Colin Jackson has more.

A new proposal before the state Legislature would ask voters if higher-income Michiganders should pay more in taxes. Colin Jackson has more.

Bills to create a state tax credit to spur the development of more affordable housing in Michigan are on their way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The bipartisan bills were adopted last week before the Legislature began its summer break. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Leaders of a cash assistance program for pregnant and new mothers have a $20 million dispute with the Republican leadership of the Michigan state House. Colin Jackson explains.

A bill to guarantee juveniles facing delinquency proceedings the right to adequate legal counsel is on its way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Legislature met until early this morning to finalize the new state budget – missing the legal deadline by two days. We have more from Colin Jackson and Rick Pluta in this joint report.

The Michigan Senate passed new dam safety regulations Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.