Senators reported legislation Wednesday that would cap payday lending interest rates at 36 percent, over objections from industry officials who said it would undercut the market and drive businesses from the state.
Legislation to add flexibility for renaissance zones cleared the Senate in a bipartisan vote Thursday, moving the bill closer to the governor's desk.
A Senate vote Wednesday on noxious weed legislation meant to help monarch butterflies veered into a national security debate when Republicans sought to tie the proposal to bills that would ban sanctuary cities and stiffen penalties on the possession or sale of fentanyl.
A company manufacturing solar panel components has chosen to locate in Michigan and is set to receive millions in incentives after approval Tuesday from the Strategic Fund Board .
Legislation that would create a complaint process with various requirements to deal with dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs was heard in a Senate committee on Tuesday after many years of introductions by the bill sponsor.
Two-thirds of the Michigan Senate Republican caucus earlier this month endorsed former President Donald Trump in his bid for returning to the White House.
The Legislature completed its work Thursday on financial disclosure requirements for state elected officials to comply with a voter-approved measure, capped by some additional provisions being adopted this week to toughen up the final product in the name of transparency.
The Democratic-controlled Legislature completed its work on one of its top fall priorities Wednesday, giving final passage to bills that would quadruple the state's renewable energy mandate, create a new clean energy standard and move siting decisions for large-scale solar and wind projects to the Public Service Commission .
The Democratic Senate majority voted Tuesday on legislation that would end the ban on hiring transportation assistance to the polls over Republican objections and amendments seeking to ban electioneering and voter intimidation during rides to voting locations.
In a bipartisan vote Wednesday, Senators moved legislation that would repeal a 1990s law that provides immunity for prescription drug manufacturers, a move that supporters say is long overdue and would allow Michigan residents and the state access to compensation.