The Michigan Senate unanimously approved a plan to offer grants for getting trains out of the way of road traffic. Some lawmakers believe there’s more to be done.
The sheriff's office confirmed Thursday that Calandra Green’s death is being investigated as a 'homicide and a suicide.' The bodies of Green and her husband were found in the home. Green, named county health officer last year, was the first woman of color in that position.
Senate approves plan that would allow fines or mandatory driver safety courses for motorists who use a handheld cell phone to make calls, send texts or read social media posts, among other things.
Democrats eye $150 million in one-time funding for six large counties and another $100 million in infrastructure earmarks. Boosters say that helps heavily traveled roads. The GOP says it benefits Democrats.
The state’s affordable housing, beautiful lakes and reproductive rights are some of the selling points Michigan may use in a new ad campaign hoping to convince young professionals to put down roots in the state.
The Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission says Sidney Powell and other lawyers who tried to overturn the 2020 election committed ‘misconduct.’ A separate discipline board will now consider punishments.
Currently, governments can automatically appeal lawsuits if their immunity claim fails, dragging out litigation for years. Officials say changing course will mean higher costs. But injury victims and others say justice delayed is justice denied.
Nonprofit led by a onetime aide to a lawmaker who championed a Clare health center was paid $823,000, records show. The state has paused payments and ordered an investigation.
Legislation would also bar employers from other discrimination, such as discipline or denying promotions or benefits due to abortion. Republicans argue the bill infringes upon religious freedom.
The state is investigating a grant it awarded last year to a former aide of then-Michigan House Speaker Jason Wentworth that led to a $3.5 million land sale involving another lawmaker.
A small-town elections clerk investigated by Michigan State Police after questioning the accuracy of her own voting machines lost a recall election Tuesday night in Adams Township, according to unofficial results.
Lawmakers last year allocated $1 billion in ‘pork’ projects with little scrutiny. Republicans, Democrats spar over who is to blame, and change may not be coming soon.
A nine-bill package introduced Thursday would extend the statute of limitations for sexual assault survivors to take legal action. They would be able to sue until they turn 52 and have two years to consider lawsuits even after the statute of limitations expires.