Among their earliest bills introduced this year, Senate Democrats are resurrecting the proposal penalizing businesses for improperly treating an employee as an "independent contractor," setting up fines and charges for not paying wages and benefits.
One full committee room, two overflow rooms and 50 requests to testify set the scene for the first meeting of the House Select Committee on Protecting Employees and Small Businesses, which took testimony on HB 4001 and HB …
Beginning this year, Michigan's Senate and House will be led by opposite parties for the first time in around 15 years. In the next era of divided government, what legislative ideas will survive, and what …
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan became a hot topic during a Saturday forum of Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) chair candidates. Specifically, candidate Curtis Hertel Jr. said Democrats "have to be willing to punch him in the …
The Senate’s 29-hour long session saw more than 90 bills passed through third reading and ended with the announcement that the chamber will adjourn sine die on Monday, Dec. 30.
The Democratic-led House's lame duck implosion wrapped up Thursday when House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) and Rep. Karen Whitsett (D-Detroit) failed to come to an understanding as to what should and would be taken up …
Friday night, the House ended a high-intensity lame duck week at 10:44 p.m. Because of the Legislature's five-day rule, this week was essentially the last week for the Senate and House to move their bills …
Senate bills that raise the weekly financial benefits one can receive from unemployment and increase the amount of time a person is eligible for the benefits passed the House on Tuesday, making the governor's signature …
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announces independent run for governor of Michigan, putting partisanship aside to represent the entire state.
Learn about the recent Senate approval to raise maximum unemployment benefits and extend the timeline for receiving benefits.
House Democrats conceded Wednesday they will be working with minority Republicans during lame duck session as attendance issues have surfaced within the majority caucus.
Bedrock and General Motors (GM) announced on Monday a conceptual plan to redevelop the Renaissance Center (RenCen) and 27 acres along the Detroit riverfront.
Explore the $2.7 billion road funding plan proposed by Minority Leader Matt Hall and its implications for infrastructure and education.
Explore the close state House election results. Learn about the narrow victories and potential recounts in the closely contested races.
A sweeping ‘consumer protection’ law crafted during the Attorney General Frank Kelley era (specifically the 1970s) will apparently be taken up in December despite the objections of nearly 20 business groups.
The year 2024 will not go down as one of the most productive years for the Legislature.
Rep. Matt Hall (R-Richland Township), this term’s minority leader, will take the Speaker’s gavel come January, bringing an end to the first speakership Democrats had since Republicans took control in 2010. […]
Michigan’s unemployment claimants could once again receive up to 26 weeks of benefits under legislation debated in committee that would undo the Snyder administration’s 20-week cap on payments. The bill […]
