Two bills passed in the state Senate aim to fix an exploitative system of payday lending that has trapped thousands of Michiganders in a cycle of debt.
Michigan Dems advance bills to protect access to fertility care amid right-wing attacks
A package of bills aims to protect access to fertility care, repeal restrictions on surrogacy, and create new legal safeguards for assisted fertility.
Michigan senators hear testimony on bill banning LGBTQ+ panic defense
A Michigan Senate committee took testimony Thursday on a bill that would bar the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses from being used in court.
Michigan Dems want to shine a ‘BRITE’ light on elected officials’ finances
Several state lawmakers support expanding financial disclosure requirements for elected officials, as well as monitoring ‘dark money’ groups and gifts.
Biden visits Michigan county emerging as the swing state’s top bellwether
Turning Saginaw County blue again in 2020—by a margin of 303 votes—contributed to Joe Biden’s success in securing the critical “blue wall” state of Michigan.
Opinion: Rethinking public high schools would help us fill important STEM jobs locally
We need a robust, highly skilled workforce in STEM to support the influx of major infrastructure projects cropping up across the country. The way to fix this is by starting at the high school level.
GOP Senate candidates’ records suggest they’d back cuts to Social Security and Medicare
Ex-President Donald Trump expressed openness to cutting Medicare and Social Security. In Michigan, three Republican Senate candidates have records suggesting they’d support cuts to the programs. MICHIGAN—Three Republican candidates running to represent Michigan in...
Three years later: What is Biden’s American Rescue Plan doing for Michigan?
Three years after being signed by President Joe Biden, the American Rescue Plan Act is still paying dividends for Michiganders—and their bank accounts.
Biden’s 2025 budget prioritizes lowering costs for families, taxing the rich
The president’s budget includes proposals to lower childcare costs, create a paid family leave program, lower drug costs, and strengthen Social Security and Medicare—all by raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
People convicted of election-related crimes could be barred from serving on boards certifying votes
The state House Elections Committee on Tuesday discussed two bills that would change procedures for recalls and eligibility to serve on elections panels.