State Leaders
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Michigan leaders demand investigation of ‘disturbing’ behavior from top Republican
Several Michigan leaders are urging state lawmakers to investigate one of their Republican colleagues after he was accused of domestic assault in 2019.
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More questions than answers persist over who runs the Michigan Republican Party
Claims and counterclaims of leadership, backed up by lawsuits and motions to dismiss. Thus is the state of the Michigan Republican Party.
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Michiganders protected abortion after Roe. Republicans are plotting a reversal.
Michigan has emerged as a safe haven for abortion care. But under Republican leadership, those rights could be in jeopardy.
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House committee hears testimony on lead abatement bills
A package of bills to better protect children and others from lead contamination got their first hearing on Thursday in front of a state House committee.
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SCOTUS asked to delay new Michigan House districts to 2026
The US Supreme Court is now being asked to intervene in the process of redrawing seven state House of Representatives districts in Michigan.
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Lansing mayor calls for Biden to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored tobacco
A coalition of mayors from across the country is calling on the White House to issue a final rule prohibiting menthol cigarettes.
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Nessel calls for federal probe: Why was military-grade ammo used in mass shootings?
A coalition of attorneys general is calling on the White House to investigate reports of a federally funded contractor producing ammo used in mass shootings.
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More gun law reforms, human trafficking bills in the works in Michigan
Democratic lawmakers in Michigan are making plans for the second half of the legislative session, which include more gun safety reforms.
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Michigan’s tax revenue expected to rebound after a down year
Michigan’s tax revenues will see a slight decline this year before rebounding for the next two years—in large part because of recent tax policy changes.
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Greater Lansing to get 50 new EV chargers due to Biden administration funds
Driving an electric vehicle will soon be much more convenient in Mid-Michigan thanks to millions of dollars in federal funding awarded this week.
