Michigan Government

The Department of Corrections will start using the TextBehind system in January. It requires those wishing to send mail to an inmate to register.

Restoration projects underway along the Great Lakes shoreline range from the Mackinac Island City Hall to a century-old theater in Alpena,

Saginaw is the only Michigan county to vote for every presidential winner since 2008, including Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Joe Biden — and Trump again. Local experts explain why.

Michigan drivers will soon be subject to automatic traffic enforcement near construction zones and at school bus stops. Here’s what to know about the new law, designed to deter rulebreakers.

While House lawmakers calling it quits for the year, the Senate worked through the night in a record 29-hour meeting. Here’s what’s headed to the governor.

Michigan is one of only two states in the nation that fully exempts its governor and Legislature from public records requests. That won’t change after majority Democrats fail to finalize a plan by the end of the two-year session.

The clock is ticking on Michigan’s Lame-duck Legislature. Here’s the latest.

Government transparency, gun reforms, polluter pay proposals among more than 250 bills that died as the Michigan House abruptly adjourned for the year, ending Democratic control of the lower chamber.

Michigan's population rose 0.6% as more than 67,600 migrants moved to the state from July 2023 to July 2024. Also, losses to other states shrunk and the birth-death gap narrowed.

Michigan Senators Wednesday approved nearly $250 million in project incentives but left out money for a UP mine in the process.

Michigan awards its 15 Electoral College votes to President-elect Donald Trump — with fanfare and without incident.

After GOP walkout, Michigan House Democrats pass slew of bills to regulate book bans, simplify gender changes on state IDs and more – before a Democratic departure forces an abrupt adjournment.

Starting Dec. 31, Michigan grocery stores will only be able to sell cage-free eggs under law adopted five years ago. The law comes as the industry moves to cage-free, but it could mean higher prices.

In a dramatic exchange, House Republicans walked off the floor. Democrats proceeded to approve bills to deter “sextortion.”

More doctors but fewer insurance options for the needy? Tax credits for private schools, but not EVs? Here’s what residents can expect in 2025 under President-elect Donald Trump.

Michigan Democrats approved “ghost gun” and bump stock bans, but several other major packages are in limbo with few voting days left.

Legislators are looking to eliminate incentives to falsify signatures or lie to would-be signers.

Panel approves plan to expand the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. Next up: A full House vote?

Plans would give police a ‘duty to intervene’ if a colleague uses excessive force, restrict no-knock warrants and require more extensive background checks for new officers.

Proponents say IDs improve security. Foes say requirements target minorities. The GOP wants to ask voters whether they should be required.