State Law
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Senate approves Michigan Voting Rights Act along party lines
A four-bill package which would mirror the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 has passed through the Michigan Senate.
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10 landmark cases that show how the Michigan Supreme Court shapes your rights
Michigan has laws protecting civil rights and reproductive freedoms—but the state Supreme Court still holds a lot of sway over whether those rights are actually protected.
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Michigan Senate passes school retirement system reforms
Legislation to permanently eliminate the 3% tax some public school teachers pay into a health care fund for retirement passed through the Michigan Senate along party lines Tuesday.
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Report: Federal clean energy investments to drive down utility bills across Michigan
Through a combination of new state and federal clean energy laws, the average Michigan household can expect to save about $300 on their annual utility bill over the next six years.
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Weed the People: Why Michigan’s cannabis voters hold the key to the November election
With voter turnout expected to be crucial again in November, particularly in battleground states like Michigan, cannabis voters can once again play a pivotal role in deciding the election results.
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Threats against public officials and election workers spike in July amid a ‘climate of hostility’
Threats targeting election officials have been seeing an alarming rise in recent years, with indications that it might be getting worse heading into the November election.
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Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas get ACLU’s Support in high-stakes race for MI Supreme Court
The ACLU of Michigan is launching a new, $2 million advertising campaign to ensure Michiganders understand the high stakes of this year’s state Supreme Court election—particularly for the future of abortion access.
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Survivors of Nassar’s abuse say the fight for justice is far from finished
Survivors of Larry Nassar’s abuse are holding fast to a commitment for accountability from Michigan State University.
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Trump endorsement could put abortion back on the ballot in Michigan Supreme Court race
Ex-President Donald Trump has a long record of supporting judges to help advance his anti-abortion agenda. This year, he has big plans for the Michigan Supreme Court.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on the Michigan presidential ballot
Although Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has bowed out of the presidential race, he will appear on the ballot in Michigan, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled Monday after Kennedy pushed to have it removed.
