State Legislature
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Whitmer signs off on additional funding for schools and support for students with dyslexia
Legislation signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will provide public schools with additional funding, as well as ensure students are screened for dyslexia.
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Anti-abortion, anti-LGBTQ lawmakers and groups back Andrew Fink for Michigan Supreme Court
Republican state Rep. Andrew Fink is running for a seat on Michigan’s most powerful court—and some of his biggest supporters may help shed light on his personal values.
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Whitmer signs bills to allow home health care workers to unionize, expand cash assistance program
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed a bevy of bills into law, including more than half a dozen dealing with health care and family support.
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Supplemental student mental health and safety budget headed for votes in Michigan Legislature
A supplemental state school budget that would restore about half of the money that was previously cut from grants for student mental health and school safety is headed for a vote in the Michigan legislature.
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Science of reading bills set to become law in Michigan after long struggle
After years of failed attempts, bills to require Michigan schools to use the science of reading in early literacy instruction are likely to become law.
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Opinion: Michigan is turning the tide for social workers
Michigan has made meaningful progress in supporting social workers over the past year — progress we can build on to further strengthen the profession and tackle the mental health care provider shortage.
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Michigan House OKs legislation getting tougher on campaign finance violations
The Democratic-controlled Michigan House voted to advance part of an ethics and transparency package, allowing the secretary of state to take action against alleged campaign finance violations.
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Michigan House Dems finalize 3% teacher retirement tax cut
Legislation to permanently end a 3% tax many public school teachers pay into a health care fund for their retirement is on its way to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for her signature.
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Michigan lawmakers talk ‘sextortion’ legislation to address a growing threat against kids
New state legislation creates specific criminal penalties for sexual extortion, where none exist in Michigan.
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Right to Life wants these Republicans to bring their anti-abortion agenda to Lansing
Anti-abortion groups want Michiganders to elect Republicans to take over the state House of Representatives—and then restrict reproductive rights.
