Congressional candidate Tom Barrett decried Democratic policies he have increased taxes at a campaign event in downtown Lansing on Monday and pledged not to votes to raise taxes if elected.
Democrats were quick to call out an erroneous social media post from a Republican lawmaker that claimed buses set to transport college basketball players were actually at the airport to pick up immigrants, while the GOP continues to hammer Democratic leaders in the wake of a Grand Rapids murder allegedly at the hands of an individual residing in the country illegally.
The Senate Finance, Insurance and Consumer Protection Committee reported legislation that would create a sales and use tax exemption for enterprise data centers.
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.
A pair of Republican senators sent a letter Tuesday to the head of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation requesting a halt to any state grant money for Gotion, citing national security concerns they and other project opponents have been voicing for months.
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.
Supporters told a Senate panel Wednesday legislation would help provide a way to allow brokers and investment officials to determine whether financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult is occurring.
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.
Significant changes to the state's 2019 auto no-fault law cleared the Senate Thursday with some bipartisan support as the Department of Insurance and Financial Services is raising concerns about the potential for increased costs for drivers as a result.
Several abortion restrictions are closer to repeal Thursday after Senate Democrats passed legislation that they say remove barriers to access while Republicans bashed the bills as too extreme.