House Democrats and House Republicans are both vowing to work hard until November to secure control of the majority.
Rep. Tom Kunse (R-Clare) demonstrated that he has what it takes to raise cash for the Republican Caucus by bringing in $65,930 in fundraising this quarter, adding an additional $75,000 in contributions from himself and his wife.
House races across the state are starting to take shape with the window for candidate filing closed as of 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
Legislation to extend the current funding system for local trial courts made it through the House under the wire ahead of the current law's May 1 sunset.
Lawmakers and statewide officers were required to file financial disclosures on Monday for the first time in state history, though the specifics of the filings were limited as officials for the most part don't need to report specific amounts of income.
People on birth control could visit the pharmacy less often for their medication under proposed legislation.
Jackson Mayor Daniel Mahoney filed paperwork Friday to set up a committee to run for the 46th House District.
House Republicans refused to provide the one vote necessary to advance a bill sponsored by one of their own, Rep. Doug Wozniak (R-Shelby Township), on Tuesday.
Sitting House members are gearing up for an election year, and their campaign finance reports show who is building momentum and who expects a challenge.
During a late-night session Wednesday, the House managed to muster up the votes to pass financial disclosure requirements with the help of some Republicans as several Democrats voted no. The passage of the bills left a bipartisan group of lawmakers unhappy.