Michigan Advance

January 23, 2024

Elk Rapids to help shoreline through new state program

Elk Rapids is surrounded by water. To protect and restore all that, the city is hiring a shoreline management coordinator through a new state program.

Politics

January 19, 2024

House committee hears testimony on lead abatement bills

A package of bills to better protect children and others from lead contamination got their first hearing on Thursday in front of a state House committee.

Politics

January 19, 2024

SCOTUS asked to delay new Michigan House districts to 2026

The US Supreme Court is now being asked to intervene in the process of redrawing seven state House of Representatives districts in Michigan.

Politics

January 18, 2024

Advocates call for federal policy on paid family leave

The political momentum for paid sick leave is growing. Experts say that momentum may eventually force the federal government to pass federal legislation.

Politics

January 18, 2024

More gun law reforms, human trafficking bills in the works in Michigan

Democratic lawmakers in Michigan are making plans for the second half of the legislative session, which include more gun safety reforms.

Politics

January 17, 2024

Nessel opposes GOP effort to halt Clean Water Act rules

Michigan has joined an effort to support a rule allowing states to reject federal projects that could violate water quality standards.

Politics

January 16, 2024

Republican infighting rages on after vote to retain Karamo

Members of the Michigan Republican Party State Committee on Saturday voted to retain Kristina Karamo as the party’s chair.

Politics

January 10, 2024

Court orders commission to draw new state House districts by Feb. 2

A panel of US District Court judges ruled Monday that Detroit-area state House of Representatives district maps must be replaced with new maps by Feb. 2.