State Legislature
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New Michigan law is a ray of sunlight amidst Trump’s attacks on reproductive rights
For nearly 40 years, a state law outlawed Michigan families from expanding their families through surrogacy—until now.
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5 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
The state’s cannabis industry is continuing to evolve—and we’re tracking every twist, turn, and toke-worthy headline.
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Pot pays off: Michigan cities like Lansing and Ann Arbor are putting weed taxes to work
Cities like Lansing and Ann Arbor are bringing in millions of dollars in cannabis tax revenue—and using it to fund everything from firefighters to addiction treatment.
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Local advocates offer a message of hope for Michiganders using services at Planned Parenthood
As every aspect of reproductive health care comes under attack from President Trump and his administration, Michiganders are fighting back.
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Michigan students rally at State Capitol to defend public education
Students from across the Great Lakes State, alongside educators and advocates, recently gathered in Lansing to fight for a future where every Michigander receives a quality education.
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Michigan Senate Democrats put forward a plan to add more than $1B to education budget
Michigan Senate Democrats put forward a more than $1 billion funding increase for the state’s public schools Tuesday, with an emphasis on lowering elementary schools’ class sizes.
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Trump’s first 100 days have left Michiganders holding the bag
Michiganders helped send Trump back to the White House. But 100 days later, the state is facing the fallout from tariffs, layoffs, and one of the nation’s highest unemployment rates.
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Opinion: School social workers make all the difference for Michigan students
The state legislature should fully fund programs that support the mental well-being of Michigan students.
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Michigan Senate passes ‘Momnibus’ legislative package on final day of Black Maternal Health Week
A 10-bill package to reduce racial inequities in maternal mortality in Michigan passed through the Michigan Senate Thursday, with supporters hoping that the second time will be the charm to getting the so-called “momnibus” signed into law.
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‘It’s not patriotism. It’s cruelty’: Michigan workers fired by Trump and Musk speak out
A veteran, a scientist, and a housing specialist are warning Michigan lawmakers about the consequences of mass terminations by the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency.
