House Democrats are targeting dark money funneled through political nonprofits in a new bill package. Past efforts have fizzled out, but supporters hope it’s a ‘new day in Lansing.’

A $500,000 appropriation from last year’s state budget will take Detroit-based organization to Lansing and Flint.

A Michigan bill would allow baby boxes at fire stations across the state to make it easier for parents to anonymously surrender their newborns.

Michigan is once again taking another run at broadening laws about government records. Could it finally work this time?

The drug crisis and maternal mortality crisis have converged, notes a new report. Maternal mortality rates overall are increasing.

Michigan parents are heavily encouraged but not required to send their children to kindergarten. A Democratic-sponsored bill would make kindergarten a requirement.

Some Democrats want to mandate stores take bottles and cans during normal business hours. Foes say requiring the handling of ‘stinky, wet, gross cans’ is unfair.

Michigan in poised to save $10 million alone in road salt costs. It’s a similar story for county road crews, bucking a trend of increased use — and pollution — in lakes, rivers and groundwater.

Michigan has spent hundreds of millions on school safety in recent years, but some lawmakers contend policy solutions have stalled because of politics. Democrats disagree.