Michigan State Senate

The Michigan Senate on Thursday again passed nine policy proposals that the governor vetoed this summer. Colin Jackson has more.

It might take more time before Michigan’s governor chooses whether to opt into a federal education tax program. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan state budget for Fiscal Year 2027 officially takes effect on October 1. Like all state budgets before it, this one has important factors related to environmental protection and conserving natural resources. Rebekah Warren and Michigan League of Conservation Voters President/CEO Lisa Wozniak took a closer look at these factors with Michigan State Senator Sarah Anthony of Lansing.

Michigan House lawmakers approved a ballot initiative Tuesday to limit political donations from some utilities and government contractors. Colin Jackson reports the move is also an attempt to block voters from deciding on the issue.

Felicia Brabec has been chosen as the Democratic nominee for the 15th Senate District after pulling ahead of her opponent Michael White. WEMU's Ana Longoria reports.

WEMU is providing live results of the August primary election. A complete list can be found here as they arrive.

Legislative Democrats have reintroduced nine bills that were stuck in limbo during the last session for 18 months during a lengthy court battle. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is continuing to approve new laws included alongside the state’s budget package that will have an impact on residents in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Newly signed Michigan laws would expand use of the state’s emergency alert system. Colin Jackson has more.

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.