State Law
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6 ways Michigan’s new state budget invests in rural communities
An $82.5 billion budget bill signed this week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is heavily focused on investing in smaller, rural communities across Michigan.
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Misconduct charge plagues Matt DePerno as he runs for Michigan Supreme Court
Professional misconduct charges could prevent a Republican candidate from serving on the Michigan Supreme Court.
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As acting governor, AG Nessel signs bill intending to protect homeowners into law
A bill intended to give homeowners more legal protections when working with real estate brokers became law Thursday after Attorney General Dana Nessel signed the legislation as acting governor.
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Whitmer signs bills ending gay panic defense, driver responsibility fee
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Michigan’s $23.4B education budget into law this week, as well as 39 other bills—including one to ban the “gay panic” legal defense.
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Andrew Fink, who questioned 2020 election results, running for Michigan Supreme Court
Republican state Rep. Andrew Fink is an election denier who has opposed laws to make it easier for Michiganders to vote. This year, he wants a seat on the highest court in the state.
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5 big takeaways from Michigan’s new education budget that every parent should know
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a $23 billion education budget that features record investments for Michigan’s public schools, students, and teachers.
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7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of newsworthy headlines from Michigan’s cannabis industry as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
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VP Kamala Harris says Trump and Project 2025 threaten Michiganders’ rights
Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Michiganders to defend their reproductive rights at the polls in November by voting for Democrats.
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Detroit-area county to pay $7 million to family of man killed while jailed for drunken driving
A Detroit-area county agreed to a $7 million settlement in the death of a man who was severely beaten by another man while in jail for a misdemeanor.
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Reproductive rights groups stand behind Kyra Harris Bolden for Michigan Supreme Court
Abortion rights groups say voters can trust Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden to keep protecting their legal right to access to reproductive health care.
