Republicans

During this week’s State of the State Address, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proposed restoring tax exemptions for pension income. Many Republicans are calling for tax relief for more retirees.

Michigan Democrats face a looming deadline to ensure the party’s next presidential primary is among the first held in the nation

Michigan’s Senate approved around 220-million-dollars in spending Wednesday in the first bills passed this legislative session

Michigan Republicans are talking up a projected tax cut stemming from state revenue meeting certain benchmarks

Early bills introduced include a repeal of retirement and pension taxes and a bill to move up Michigan’s presidential primary election

Michigan Democrats are going after the state’s “right to work” law in one of their first bills of the legislative session

Michigan’s Democratic governor is announcing new support from dozens of Republicans, including businesspeople, former policy makers, and political staff

Recent decisions by Republican officials or judges have blocked votes in Arizona, Arkansas and Michigan.

Judge Douglas Shapiro says lawmakers thwarted the will of the people.

Parties remain at odds over the scope and immediacy of any relief.