Both political parties in the Michigan House have a property tax relief plan. The GOP passed theirs without Democratic support, and the Democrats unveiled their blueprint, which the R's don't buy because it does not include all taxpayers.

Volunteers manning a Rank MI Vote booth at the Michigan Republican Party's endorsement convention this past weekend were asked to leave by party leaders and security after Rep. Matt Maddock (R-Milford) confronted them and made it clear their presence wasn't welcome.

A glass jar of raw milk sat on the testimony table alongside Oreo cookies Thursday morning as Rep. Matt Maddock (R-Milford) kicked off a Government Operations Committee hearing on legislation that would allow a direct farm-to-consumer producer or designated agent to sell raw milk.