Colin Jackson
Reporter, Michigan Public Radio Network-
Public scrutiny has intensified on legislative earmarks, especially when it comes to spending on economic development projects. -
A state law passed last year allowed the vote by classifying home caregivers — often paid through state programs — as public employees for bargaining purposes. -
The state says the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center missed the window to sue. The group says the harm of the state's policy is ongoing. -
State Attorney General Dana Nessel predicts "it’s only a matter of time” before President Donald Trump tries to send national guard troops to Michigan cities. -
The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the state’s anti-hazing law this week in the first challenge to the constitutionality of the policy to reach that level. -
Michigan lawmakers included around $1.1 billion in new funding for road repairs in the state budget they passed early Friday morning.The roads money comes from a mixture of budget cutting and other streams, many of which have faced their own criticism along the way to a final deal. -
School districts would receive a record $10,050 per student, an increase of $442, and dedicated funding for universal free school meals would remain. -
The extension averts a partial state government shutdown after lawmakers blew past July’s statutory deadline and last night’s constitutional deadline to adopt a budget. -
Michigan Secretary of State offices are switching to a language translation device to help people who may not speak English. -
The Michigan Senate passed a budget transparency resolution Monday as lawmakers scramble to approve a final state budget before a 12:00 a.m. Wednesday deadline.
