Michigan Government

New House GOP leaders signal focus on 'election integrity.' Said one lawmaker: 'We don’t need a lot of fraud to want to prevent it.'

Whitmer is seeking bipartisan cooperation on economic incentives and road funding in Lansing but warns proposed Trump tariffs could hurt the state’s auto industry.

The Department of State office has denied more than 25,000 personalized license plates due to the letter and number combinations forming inappropriate words or phrases.

Michigan’s business, restaurant industry officials flock to Lansing urging changes to pending sick leave, tipped wage laws.

Michigan voters will elect a new governor in 2026. See which candidates are already lining up to run.

Michigan lawmakers get most of their campaign cash from PACs that represent industries and other special interests, including labor unions and business groups. Experts ask: Who will they listen to in Lansing?

Michigan will offer businesses up to $100 million a year in research and development tax credits and spend $60 million on startups under legislation signed Monday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Michigan has a projected tax surplus. Democrats say that shows they’ve built a strong economy. Republicans say give it back to taxpayers.

Beginning in February, Michigan motorists will be able to buy the vintage Great Lakes blue plate from the 1980s and 90s, along with a white-on-black plate from the late 70s.

Michigan Democrats approved the bills last month but didn’t send them to the governor. House Republicans aren’t doing it for them.

Michigan is one of two states that fully exempts the governor and lawmakers from public records requests. House Speaker Matt Hall says he is focused on other transparency measures.

A host of new laws are coming to Michigan in 2025, from cage-free eggs to expanded unemployment benefits, along with wage and sick leave rules that lawmakers are still debating whether to change.

Michigan lawmakers are again promising transparency. Skeptics say it may take a ballot proposal to get it done.

More than 1 in 5 Michigan voters cast their ballots early and in-person in November. State data shows the new option was especially popular with older voters, but they weren't alone.

Michigan has a new Legislature, but some things remain the same, including underrepresentation for women, minority groups and young adults.

Trump made dozens of promises during 21 campaign stops in Michigan, from lowering taxes to bringing back all auto jobs. We’ve chronicled them all and gauged what it would take to accomplish his goals.

As President-election Donald Trump prepares to return to office this month, this is what he promised Michigan voters he'd do. Some of it, he said, will happen "immediately."

Money from undisclosed sources and the ultrawealthy made up the largest chunks of Michigan political spending in 2024 elections.

A recent study found that automated license plate readers are useful tools but also have the potential for abuse.

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