Michigan Legislature

Legislation to restrict the state government’s emergency authority is a step closer to final passage in the legislature

Some Michigan Supreme Court justices are calling on the Legislature to fix a confusing election law that’s led to candidates being blocked from running.

Michigan's Board of Canvassers is set to decide whether a ballot initiative that seeks to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution should go before voters in November.

Michigan Democrats brought the fight over Social Security to the state GOP headquarters Friday as the benefit program turns 87

Planned Parenthood of Michigan is asking the state Supreme Court to hear a major abortion rights case. That request is backed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in a separate filing with the court.

The legislation has been sitting in a Senate committee for nearly 11 months. Democrats used a surprise procedural maneuver to get the bills to the Senate floor.

Both Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican-led Legislature are proposing new plans to cut taxes.

The state Senate advanced the legislation Wednesday. It would also require schools to provide tiered support to students showing dyslexic traits.

The measure does not apply to speed limit cameras.

The move would cap such loans, known as deferred presentment service transactions, at a 36% annual interest rate. They typically equal 370%, according to the group.