Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, legislative leaders describe top priorities for 2016
Snyder is hoping the Legislature will act by March on his plan to relieve Detroit Public Schools from crushing debt by splitting the district in two, a move that could ultimately cost the state $715 million over 10 years.
Fair Michigan gay rights, anti-discrimination petition approved for circulation
An initiative petition that would amend the Michigan Constitution to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation has been cleared for circulation.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, legislative leaders name biggest disappointments of 2015
The Flint drinking water crisis was one of the biggest disappointments of 2015, according to both Gov. Rick Snyder and Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich, who have very different perspectives on the situation.
Fair Michigan gay rights, anti-discrimination petition going before state board for review
The Board of State Canvassers is scheduled to review the Fair Michigan petition on Tuesday. If approved, paid circulators are expected to begin collecting signatures in January, according to a spokeswoman.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, legislative leaders name top accomplishments of 2015
Michigan's continued economic recovery was the top accomplishment for the state in 2015, according to Gov. Rick Snyder. MLive.com, in a series of year-end interviews and media roundtables, asked the governor and legislative leaders to describe their proudest moments of the year.
Sluggish population growth may cost Michigan another Congressional seat after next Census
Michigan's sluggish population growth has positioned the state to lose its fifth Congressional seat in as many decades after the 2020 U.S. Census, according to demographer Kurt Metzger.
Did and didn't do: The biggest bills, loudest debates from the Michigan Legislature in 2015
The Michigan Legislature wrapped up their work for the year last week, approving a number of bills before lawmakers left town for the holidays. Any bills they didn't approve could still be considered in 2016, which will be the final year of the two-year session. Click through this slideshow to see some of the big bills that were signed into law in 2015, along with some others that could come up against next year.
MSU loses court battle with ESPN after redacting student-athlete names from incident reports
The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a request for appeal by Michigan State University, which was sued by ESPN after redacting the names of students from incident reports it turned over to the network.
Gov. Rick Snyder goes 1 for 4 on fall priorities as Michigan Legislature calls it a year
The Michigan Legislature took its time in 2015, completing just one of Gov. Rick Snyder's top four priorities and sending him the fewest number of bills since Republicans took full control of state government five years ago.
Local governments, schools bash 'gag order' ballot bill on Gov. Rick Snyder's desk
Supporters say the provision would tighten rules to ensure that taxpayer dollars aren't being used to influence voters, but critics say the bill goes too far by limiting the ability of local governments or schools to share factual information about a proposal via mail, radio or television.
Michigan wins crucial federal waiver to continue expanded Medicaid coverage program
The Obama administration has approved a crucial waiver that will allow Michigan to continue its unique program for expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act, Gov. Rick Snyder announced Thursday.
Michigan bills would ease vaccination waiver process, undermine new health rules
Requiring parents to sit down with a local health worker before obtaining a vaccination waiver for their kids is "bureaucracy gone a bit too far," according to the chairman of the Michigan House Health Policy Committee.
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