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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

Bringing new fighter jets to Macomb County will not be the last time the Governor negotiates with the Trump White House

Gov Says No On Backup Budget

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) is in discussions with "various people" about consulting him in a potential 2026 U.S. Senate bid as speculation about his possible entrance into a race continues.

ecretary of State Jocelyn Benson has been involved in 69 election-related lawsuits more than six years into her tenure, more than the past four Secretaries of State combined, according to data compiled by the Legislative Service Bureau for Rep. Steve Carra (R-Three Rivers).

An attempt to place a question on the 2026 ballot that would require photo identification for voting and require voters registering after 2026 to prove their citizenship failed to garner the two-thirds support required for passage.

A Democrat-sponsored bill introduced by mistake that calls for state government hiring decisions to be based only on merit (such as education or work experience) swiftly passed the House 105-1 after being reported out of committee earlier Thursday morning.

All eligible vehicle registrations in Michigan must be charged to have a recreation passport to enter state parks, under a proposal by Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint) to generate $43.5 million in the next natural resources budget.

The State Officers Compensation Commission (SOCC) unanimously passed a determination that, if approved by the state Legislature, would raise pay for the Legislators, Supreme Court Justices, Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General by 25 percent.