Colin Jackson
Reporter, Michigan Public Radio Network-
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle said they hope a deal can be reached without waiting until July. “We have zero interest in an extension,” said a House Republican source. “A deal is on the table now.” -
The Michigan House voted Tuesday to keep local governments from receiving state funding earmarks if they don’t fully comply with immigration enforcement. -
Michigan is suing the National Institutes of Health over changes to NIH’s grant policy.The new guidance, which took effect Monday, limits the reimbursement rate for indirect costs related to grant-funded research at 15%. The indirect costs cover spending on areas like facilities and administration, including some personnel. -
Bills introduced this week in the Michigan House aim to put up a bigger wall between lawmakers and lobbyists.The legislation would require lawmakers and high-level public officials—like the governor and department heads—to wait at least two years after leaving office before becoming a lobbyist. -
That law is set to take effect later this month on February 21. It will require employers to provide their employees with an hour of sick time for every 30 hours they work. -
Republican leadership in the Michigan House announced its picks for several House committee chairs today and said the party wants to focus on budget earmark transparency. -
Michigan inched a step closer to applying its open records laws to the governor and the Legislature Wednesday after bills passed the state Senate. -
A big development project around downtown Detroit could miss out on some affordable housing, thanks to a new deal approved Tuesday by a state board. -
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, is facing a campaign finance complaint from the state Republican Party. -
Bills to address racial disparities in maternal health care are making a comeback in the Michigan Legislature.
