One of the lightest legislative years in memory roared to life Wednesday and then on toward dawn Thursday as the Democratic majority in the Legislature blasted the 2024-25 fiscal year budget through to passage just eight hours after it began to publicly leak and approved an avalanche of major bills.
A 10-bill package aimed at improving care for mothers and newborns in Michigan passed the House on Wednesday with bipartisan support.
Lawmakers had questions about the practicality of legislation to create a program to issue discount vouchers for Michigan residents to purchase eligible e-bikes.
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.
Regulations would be added to the handling and removal of asbestos under legislation passed by the House on Tuesday.
The Detroit land tax act, backed by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, was reported narrowly to the full House on Wednesday after Rep. Kristian Grant initially abstained from voting on HB 4966 during the House Tax Policy Committee .
Michigan residents should be able to buy their booze with a digital coupon, the House decided on Thursday.
Sen. Sarah Anthony wiped away tears on the House floor as she listened to representatives speak in support of her bill that would prevent discrimination based on natural Black hairstyles.
Bills designed to provide better protection for crime victims passed the House with broad bipartisan support on Wednesday.
Legislation designed to prevent the sexual abuse uncovered during the Larry Nassar scandal passed the House on Wednesday with overwhelming bipartisan support.