Sen. Thomas Albert (R-Lowell) sees Democratic-led proposals to re-purpose millions in designated debt payments for public school employees' retirement system...as an effort to keep historical hikes in government spending "afloat."
The House became the first chamber to vote out its budget bills Wednesday, approving an $80.9 billion spending proposal consisting of 18 departmental budget bills and the two omnibus shells that will soon be filled …
The research and development (R&D) tax credit bills, economic incentives allowing certain employers to withhold payroll taxes and a refill of the state's Disaster and Emergency Contingency Fund (DECF) are among the things that Gov. Gretchen …
The House Appropriations Committee voted out the second half of its budget bills Wednesday, with the House Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), General Government and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) budgets the only …
Expanded House term limits is giving third-term House members a chance at a fourth term in 2024, and 24 are taking advantage of the opportunity.
Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) Director Julia Dale testified before a joint House panel Thursday.
The House Democratic caucus has been returned to its full 56-member majority after Macomb County Commissioner Mai Xiong and Westland City Council member Peter Herzberg secured victories in their respective special elections.
Five “impactful, established” nonprofit early-stage evergreen funds would split $105 million to invest in Michigan-based startups, under a soon-to-be-introduced bipartisan package.
(KALAMAZOO) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer acknowledged Thursday that using a vehicle-miles-traveled concept and toll roads are possible replacements being discussed for the “antiquated gas tax" as officials look toward future road funding options.
Wayne State University officials Monday proposed to an appropriations subcommittee a three-part proposal to address the state's "critical healthcare workforce shortage".
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) is expected to soon be redrawing the court-ordered six Senate districts around Detroit, but the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) has already submitted maps for consideration.
The Baby Boomer generation was the largest generation in United States' history, and that holds true for Michigan.
Child care accessibility sits at the "top of the list" for women struggling to gain "economic security" both before the COVID-19 pandemic and after, says Cheryl Bergman, the chief executive officer of the Michigan Women's Commission.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced the federal government would give a $1.5 billion loan to Holtec International to restart a decommissioned nuclear plant near Lake Michigan within two years.
According to a March 15-16 Mitchell Research & Communications poll of 627 Michigan voters, former President Donald Trump is leading incumbent Joe Biden by two points.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Wednesday they would require an incredibly steep reduction in the amount of carbon dioxide emitted from vehicles by 2032, prompting warnings from businesses.
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump Monday gave U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers his "complete and total endorsement," a significant step up for the former member of Congress, who has been critical of Trump as a political …
Director Julia Dale of Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) said Monday that a Senator's attempt to audit how the state determines an applicant's eligibility requirements and an employer's protests "would probably be premature."
