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The primary election in West Michigan's 72nd District to replace term-limited Republican State Representative Ken Yonker was a crowded race, and perhaps…

A small group of Flint pastors came to the state Capitol today to thank lawmakers for approving more money for Flint.“We thank you Lord for the resources…

There is no agreement at the state Capitol about how to fix Detroit’s schools and time is growing short as the possibility of a default looms. But, it’s…

President Obama's visit this week puts the national spotlight back on Flint and its water crisis. It has been four months since Governor Snyder declared a…

As of today, our state legislators have nine session days left before heading home for the holidays on December 17.So it’s a good time to review who’s…

State Rep. Todd Courser, R-Lapeer, is attempting to head same-sex marriage off at the pass with a new package of bills that would take secular elected…

All through this current session of the state Legislature, Detroit Free Press Lansing reporter Kathy Gray has been tracking the bills that cleared the…

For-profit and non-profit breast milk banks will come under more scrutiny if proposed regulations are adopted in Michigan. There’s a growing demand for…

The State Legislature created the Library of Michigan 32 years ago to collect and preserve Michigan publications, conduct research and to support…

You might be asked to sign a petition next year to cut Michigan legislators’ pay and make their job part-time. The state constitution will have to be…