State 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.
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Gwen Walz speaks along with other women in Michigan against Trump’s vision for abortion
The future that former president Donald Trump has planned for women is “terrifying”, First Lady of Minnesota Gwen Walz told a crowd in Lansing.
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Opinion: Why Gen Z needs a voice in Michigan politics
In an op-ed, Kyle Wright, a candidate for Michigan’s 29th House District, shares why Gen Z representation is critical in shaping the state’s future.
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Mid-Michigan woman shares her story of life-saving abortion in Hertel congressional campaign ad
Several ads supporting Democratic candidates this cycle have featured women sharing their stories about abortion and reproductive health care.
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Shifting majority on state’s top court could spell big changes for Michiganders’ rights
Conservative judges could score a majority on the Michigan Supreme Court with victories in November—and their decisions would carry some big ramifications for Michiganders’ basic civil rights.
