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Democrats are considering linking next year's budget to an economic development reform proposal that could transform Detroit's Renaissance Center from General Motors' headquarters to new housing and a regional hub for mass transit

U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Watersmeet) was the top spender in a reimbursement program for D.C. lawmakers that began last year

Exactly a year after two bills adding Michigan to the National Popular Vote compact were referred to the House floor, House Democratic caucus members are now being asked again how they would vote on the legislation if it was put up on the board.

Attorney General Dana Nessel opined Wednesday that public officers must disclose lobbyist-paid meals, travel payments and travel reimbursements under the state's new public official financial disclosure law, whether or not the lobbyists report them.

A lawsuit filed on behalf of a 14-year-old boy who died when he was struck by a train walking on the railroad tracks will continue.