michigan senate

The Michigan legislature adjourned early this year. We talked about why the legislature made this decision, what they accomplished this year, and what we can expect when the session resumes.

Senate bills 382 and 383 were introduced in June. They would require state agencies to provide written and oral translation services for people with limited English proficiency (LEP).

Michigan House and Senate bills would maintain coverage requirements outlined in the federal law.

Most Republicans voted “no,” but three GOP lawmakers joined the Democratic majority in the 23-to-15 vote. The bill now goes to the state House.

The state Senate will take up a new package of measures aimed at helping students better understand and find help to deal with sexual assault.

A childcare bill package passed the Michigan Senate on June 8 with wide bipartisan support. Supporters said the legislation is necessary to help address the childcare need in both urban and rural parts of the state.

The Michigan state Senate has passed several bills to make changes to the state's criminal justice system.The bipartisan bills aim to prevent low income…

Physicians throughout the state are asking lawmakers to consider science and research when making decisions about how to proceed with education this fall.…

State senators are debating how much money needs to be spent on Michigan’s dams.At a committee hearing on Tuesday, legislators heard how state regulators…

Several members of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s cabinet are likely to get to keep their jobs. The state Senate began its Advice and Consent hearings this…