Lansing
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Kimberly Ann Thomas promises ‘new voice of fairness’ for Michigan Supreme Court
Kimberly Ann Thomas has been a journalist, attorney, and college professor. Now, she’s running for a seat on the Michigan Supreme Court.
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Kyra Harris Bolden pledges justice ‘without fear or favor’ on Michigan Supreme Court
Kyra Harris Bolden is the only current Michigan Supreme Court justice who has experience creating laws—and she thinks that makes her uniquely suited to interpret them.
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Arguments heard in lawsuit seeking to invalidate Michigan abortion restrictions
Arguments were heard Tuesday in Michigan’s Court of Claims over a lawsuit challenging three long-established state abortion regulations, including a 24-hour waiting period.
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Whitmer signs bill to close insurance ‘loophole’ and boost access to mental health care
Legislation signed into law this week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will require insurance companies to cover treatments for mental and health and substance use disorders at the same level as physical health services.
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Meet the Michigan workers supporting Biden over Trump
Union workers in Michigan are standing behind President Joe Biden’s efforts to invest in manufacturing, infrastructure, and clean energy.
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Southeast Michigan school officials call for ‘stability’ in state funding
Education leaders said there’s an “urgent need” to support students and teachers—and avert staffing and program cuts.
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Michigan Senate passes $20 billion School Aid budget bill
The Democratic-led Michigan Senate has passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget after voting on Wednesday the final bill in the proposal.
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Bills prohibiting landlords from income-based discrimination pass House committee
A five-bill package that would prevent landlords from denying renters based on their source of income passed through the Michigan House Judiciary Committee.
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Renters’ rights group rallies at housing conference in Lansing
A group of renters rallied outside of the Lansing Center amid the Building Michigan Communities Conference in downtown Lansing.
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6 Michigan colleges for students who want to work with weed
Several colleges and universities across Michigan are preparing the next generation to cash in on cannabis.
