-
A federal court this week approved a new plan for Michigan’s state House districts around metro-Detroit. That’s after judges declared the state’s old maps unconstitutional because they were drawn predominantly based on race. Colin Jackson has more on what this means for the future of redistricting in Michigan.
-
Michigan’s redistricting commission is once again raising its wages to 35% of the governor’s salary. Colin Jackson reports that’s for the time it spends redrawing state legislative districts.
-
The Michigan Senate adopted two bills this week to expand Michigan’s ethnic intimidation law. We have more from Rick Pluta.
-
Bills to re-shape an incentives program aimed at attracting largescale business investment are advancing in the state Legislature after passing the Senate this week. Colin Jackson has more.
-
The state Senate adopted bills Tuesday to repeal Michigan’s ban on surrogate parenting contracts. We have more from Rick Pluta.
-
Michigan would have its own research and development tax credit under bills that passed the state Senate Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.
-
A bill to cap payday lending fees at 36% annual interest is heading to the Michigan House after passing the state Senate Thursday. We get more from Colin Jackson.
-
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 public school students would undergo periodic screenings for dyslexia under legislation passed Tuesday in the state Senate. Colin Jackson has more.
-
As we adjust to the “spring forward” daylight saving schedule that started on Sunday, some Michigan lawmakers are working to put it to an end. Colin Jackson has more.