Sponsors try again at ‘Momnibus’ bill package to address racial disparities in maternal care
Bills to address racial disparities in maternal health care are making a comeback in the Michigan Legislature.The Senate bills would...
A rural energy co-op in northern Michigan wants a nuclear revival
The historic restart of a shuttered nuclear power plant is planned for later this year on the shores of Lake...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan EV industry responds to Trump policy changes
While President Donald Trump took aim at the electric vehicle industry this week, there is still optimism about the industry’s...
MichMash: Michigan House adopts bills to preempt court ruling on minimum wage, paid leave
The GOP-led Michigan House passed two bills this week to curb some of the changes to the state's minimum wage...
MDHHS continues work to improve foster care system in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently shared a report before Judge Nancy G. Edmunds of the...
Michigan pharmacists can now prescribe birth control among other new reproductive health care laws
Michigan residents can now receive birth control prescriptions directly from their pharmacists.Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the measure into law this...
Senate empowers Brinks to act on leftover legislation
The Michigan Senate voted Wednesday to let its Democratic leadership sue on behalf of the chamber to have nine bills that passed...
Detroit Evening Report: Benson running for governor; Detroit housing values rise and more
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's announcement she is running for governor; rising home...
The Metro: How Citizens United ruling is driving ‘dark money’ in politics, 15 years later
Money in politics has always been a crack in the foundation of our democracy. Citizens United, a Supreme Court ruling...
Experts: Effect of tariffs on Michigan economy will depend on details
Business leaders and economists are on the lookout for how President Donald Trump’s plans will affect the state, especially the...
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches campaign for governor
Michigan’s Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson officially launched her Democratic bid for governor on Wednesday, running to succeed Gov. Gretchen...
Detroit Evening Report: Biden pardons the late Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, others
On his last day in office, President Joe Biden posthumously pardoned Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, who was convicted of mail fraud in the...