Michigan House of Representatives

A new proposal before the state legislature would ask voters if higher-income Michiganders should pay more in taxes

Whitmer blamed Hall and House Republicans for the lengthy litigation that made the bills unworkable by the time they reached her desk

School lobbyists say a late state budget puts them in a tougher position in making hiring and program decisions for the coming fiscal year

Legislative leaders have not ruled out continuing the session into Thursday

The State Budget Office said Hall is inducting other issues into what should be straightforward discussions

Michigan Democrats have introduced a Pride resolution annually, in both the House of Representatives and Senate, in recent years

The bill is part of an ongoing feud between House Republicans and Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel, who issued an opinion earlier this year that blocked House GOP-ordered budget cuts

Lee Chatfield still faces 14 felonies and one misdemeanor count for allegedly conducting a criminal enterprise, as well as for the embezzlement allegations

Republican House leadership has already cast doubts on the package

The Republican-sponsored bills would put the new rules in place for the coming school year instead of waiting until 2027