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A state appeals judge believes Michigan's legal system needs to address whether referring to complainants as "victims" is appropriate.

The Attorney General gave Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson "a reminder and warning" for hosting a press scrum as a new gubernatorial candidate earlier this year inside the Richard H. Austin Building, which houses the Department of State.

In the same week that state revenue projections are slightly lower than what they were in January, Senate Democrats are hoping conversations can still be had around proposed tax credits for unpaid family caregivers and families with infants and toddlers.

Economic researchers from the University of Michigan said Friday during the May 2025 Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC) that, according to their estimates, the implementation of tariffs on auto manufacturing materials could lead to 3,300 auto jobs lost in Michigan and about 13,000 total jobs lost in the state.

The U.S. Census reported that the city of Detroit's population grew by 6,791 people in 2024 and that it undercounted the Motor City's growth from 2021-23 by 5,696 for a total of 12,487 residents, making Detroit now the country's 26th largest city at 645,705, jumping over Portland, Oregon.

Sometimes shopping from hometown grocery stores through delivery service apps, like Instacart and DoorDash, means a sales tax is charged twice. SB 229 by Senate Regulatory Affairs Chair Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) looks to prevent such double taxation.

A former aide to ex-House Speaker Jason Wentworth was arraigned Wednesday on charges alleging he embezzled from the state to buy gold coins, gold bars, silver, platinum, vehicles and firearm accessories.

Schools’ safety plans and drills would be subject to different requirements under a bipartisan package the House passed Wednesday.

House Democrats joined Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-Troy) to announce a resolution to censure, or officially reprimand and condemn the actions, of Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) for "racist statements" made during testimony on the House floor earlier this month.

Much of the rank-and-file at the Michigan State Police (MSP) has lost confidence in their top leadership due to a series of questionable and well-publicized incidents involving its colonel and his deputy director, the chair of the House's MSP budget committee told fellow lawmakers on Tuesday.

Surge Of Older Voters Swayed 2024 Election

(Source: MIRS.news , Published 05/12/2025) Whether an insurance company has liability in a lawsuit filed by a 6-year-old boy shot by...

Five of the bigger named Detroit mayoral candidates are being invited to participate in the debate during the Detroit Chamber's policy conference on Mackinac Island, leaving four candidates without an invitation.

President Donald Trump signed a memorandum that signals the federal government's strong support for immediately building a planned barrier on the Chicago River to prevent Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes. The move presumably removes any hesitation the state of Illinois had about Trump's commitment to finishing the project.

The Natural Resources Commission voted to postpone voting on an amendment that would return the year-long coyote hunting season, much to the chagrin of conservation clubs in the state.

As some lawmakers explore the future of Michigan possibly having its own state-sponsored cryptocurrency, the Michigan Bankers Association (MBA) cautions the Legislature against pursuing currencies not related to the U.S. dollar and getting ahead of the federal government.

Senate Dems Try Again To Pass New Consumer Protection Act Authorities For AG

The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case focused on whether a parent facilitating her child’s sexual abuse by a drug dealer constitutes an aggravated circumstance that should mean the loss of parental rights.

More Than Half Of School Bonding Proposals Fail

Senate Raises Their Hand For School Districts Creating Their Own Cell Phone Ban