MICHIGAN POLITICS

The majority of Michigan voters -- Democrats, Republicans and Independents -- support newly proposed gun law reforms moving through the state Legislature, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News survey.

Michigan senators have voted to expand the state’s civil rights law to include the LGBTQ community and prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

A judge set a July 31 trial date Wednesday for a former Republican candidate for Michigan governor who is charged with misdemeanors for his presence at the 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

The Michigan Senate has passed a bill amendment that would prevent third-grade students from being held back because of low reading scores.

One check per filing means if you file jointly with a spouse, it’s a single check for you to share. That check is the real sticking point in the battle between Democrats and Republicans over House Bill 4001.

The Michigan House is expected to vote on House Bill 4001 Thursday morning, which, if approved, sends $180 checks which Governor Gretchen Whitmer refers to as “Inflation relief,” to everybody who files a tax return.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled a record budget for the 2024 fiscal year that prioritizes boosting education spending, cutting taxes and investing in the state's public health.

The state of Michigan could issue inflation relief checks to all tax filers, should a newly announced plan get approved by the state Legislature.

Michigan’s Democratic governor and legislative leaders are proposing a plan to cut retirement tax and provide relief to Michiganders amid high inflation.

A former leader of the Michigan state House had his phone seized as part of a federal investigation that included grand jury subpoenas, search warrants and bank records.

The Michigan Court of Appeals on Thursday overturned an order from a lower court that would have allowed the state’s minimum wage to increase even more this year than it already has.

Michigan politics isn’t a game. Its decisions being made that impact everything we do – from our taxes to reproductive choices.

Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is taking steps toward seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Democrat Debbie Stabenow.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her first State of the State since being re-elected for a second term last November. Watch it live here.

Election clerks across Metro Detroit are urging lawmakers to get to work on new voting rules and the money to fund them after voters passed sweeping changes last November.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlined an agenda Wednesday that will prioritize enacting stricter gun laws, repealing outdated laws that restrict abortion and who one can marry and providing pre-K education for all 4-year-olds in the state.

The Macomb County prosecutor has issued an apology after coming under fire for social media posts marking the birthday of Robert E. Lee, a Confederate general in the U.S. Civil War.

The Supreme Court seemed sympathetic to the arguments of a deaf student who sued his public school system for providing an inadequate education.

The first Democratic majority seen in the Michigan Legislature in decades is kicking off 2023 by immediately introducing a series of bills to address several hot button issues.

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to stop by Ann Arbor on Thursday for a climate change event, the White House said.

Who could replace Michigan U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow in 2024?

Longtime Michigan U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow says she will leave the U.S. Senate at the end of her term in January of 2025.

Tudor Dixon, the 2022 Republican candidate for Michigan governor who lost to incumbent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has decided not to run for chair of the Michigan GOP.

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Tudor Dixon released a statement on Saturday saying she is considering a run for the state GOP party chair.

The Michigan Republican party and failed GOP candidate for governor Tudor Dixon are pointing the finger at each other after a double-digit election loss at the top of the ticket.

Incumbent Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has defeated Republican opponent Matt DePerno, securing a second term in office, the AP projects.

Incumbent Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has defeated Republican opponent Kristina Karamo in the general election, securing a second term in office, the AP projects.

Michigan’s incumbent Governor Gretchen Whitmer secured a second term in office after winning a majority of the vote in the midterm election.

Michigan voters have approved a ballot proposal focused on making voting in elections more accessible.

Michigan voters have voted in favor of a ballot proposal that will amend term limits for Michigan legislators and regulate public financial disclosure from some elected officials.

United States representative from Michigan Elissa Slotkin has secured a third term in office, defeating Republican opponent state Sen. Tom Barrett in the general election, the AP projects.

Michigan’s incumbent Governor Gretchen Whitmer has secured a second term in office after winning majority of the vote in the midterm election, the AP projects.

Voters have approved a ballot proposal that will amend the Michigan Constitution to codify abortion rights in the state, NBC News projects.

United States representative from Michigan Rashida Tlaib has won re-election in the state’s newly-drawn 12th congressional district, defeating Republican opponent Steven Elliot.

Officials say misinformation about the election process may spread after the polls close and before final results are in this election.

The Michigan General Election will be held today, Tuesday, Nov. 8, with several key statewide races and ballot proposals up for voting.

Officials say misinformation about the election process may spread after the polls close and before final results are in this election.

A judge has rejected a request by Republican Michigan secretary of state candidate Kristina Karamo to disqualify mail-in ballots from Detroit in the Nov. 8 election.

Michigan voters who are voting absentee for the Nov. 8 general election are being urged to hand-deliver their completed ballots to avoid postal delays.

The Michigan General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, with several key statewide races and ballot proposals up for voting.

The Michigan General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, with several key statewide races and ballot proposals up for voting.

The Michigan General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, with several key statewide races and ballot proposals up for voting.

The Michigan General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, with several key statewide races and ballot proposals up for voting.

The Michigan General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, with several key statewide races and ballot proposals up for voting.

Watch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News at Local 4+.

Michigan voters should not expect general election results to be reported immediately after the polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Use these interactive maps to follow election results for Michigan US House District 10 (James vs. Marlinga) on Nov. 8, 2022.

Use these interactive maps to follow election results for Proposal 3 on abortion and reproductive rights in Michigan on Nov. 8, 2022.