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After passing long-sought gun safety reforms earlier this year, Democrats in the Michigan Legislature are still looking for ways to curb gun violence—including new laws to keep guns out of the hands of violent domestic abusers, and to lower suicide rates.

New legislation will make it easier for Michigan National Guard spouses and their children to earn a cheap college degree or professional certificate—no strings attached.

A new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer aims to crack down on distracted driving and curb car crashes. And if you can’t put your phone down on the road, a judge could order you to take driving classes.

An eight-figure grant awarded this week from the federal government aims to help continue building out an affordable, high-speed internet network across Michigan.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation this week that officially repealed Michigan’s unenforceable ban on abortions—solidifying what voters decided on Proposal 3.

New signed bipartisan legislation in Michigan will ensure that absentee ballots from military and overseas voters are counted up to six days after an election.

Hundreds of illegal firearms have been taken off the streets through a statewide gun violence prevention initiative. And the latest funding plan from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer includes more investments designed to keep local communities safe from crime. 

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday proposed a $79 billion budget that aims to substantially invest in schools and public health while cutting taxes for the state’s retirees and low-income households.