Senator Winnie Brinks

Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks said it’s time to try getting the bills to the governor once more

The measure only skips voters and becomes law if the Senate also passes it. Senate Majority Leader Brinks is already saying she won’t do so

Benson says she and Brinks are ready to meet the moment

Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks said throwing up roadblocks that violated the Michigan Constitution should not be rewarded

Grand Rapids’ John Ball Zoo will not receive $30 million from the state budget next year to help fund a proposed new aquarium in the city

The K-through-12 budget includes help for districts with declining enrollments and more help for special needs students

House GOP leader Matt Hall says he’s holding out for more budget cuts and no withdrawals from the state’s “rainy day” savings.

Democratic Michigan Senate leadership says its new health care proposal would lower insurance costs for residents

A Michigan Court of Claims judge will hear arguments today on disputed spending in the state budget that legislative Republicans want stopped

House speaker Matt Hall said he plans on making affordability a top issue