Mike Kowall

The Legislature’s lame duck session ends Thursday. And maybe not a moment too soon for many state lawmakers struggling to make it to the final gavel.The…

On Wednesday, a state Senate committee takes up a package of bills to legalize online gambling in Michigan.Online gambling is currently only legal in two…

Michigan is edging closer to clearing the road for driverless cars.A state Senate committee approved a package of four bills that loosen existing rules…

This Week in Michigan Politics, Jack Lessenberry discusses best practices at the Detroit Police Department following recent shootings involving police…

A Michigan Senate bill that would ban "sanctuary city" ordinances, which protect people living in the U.S. illegally, is drawing opposition from some…

So-called "sanctuary cities" in Michigan could soon face the loss of state funding.Senate Majority Leader Mike Kowall plans to introduce legislation to…

Michigan lawmakers are debating a $200 million aid package for Detroit as the city moves through bankruptcy. Until now, state lawmakers haven’t been…

A new film-incentives program would give money to film and video game companies under a proposal approved by the state Senate.Republicans have been…

With U.S. Rep. Thad McCotter (R - 11th district) running for president, his U.S. House seat is being eyed by politicians with aspirations - specifically…