Michigan Legislature votes to let vehicles run unattended
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A bill approved by the Michigan Legislature would let residents legally leave a vehicle running unattended on private property. The bill...
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Pension deal steers more teachers to 401(k) plan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Newly hired school employees would automatically be enrolled in a 401(k)-only retirement plan unless they opt out within 75 days and...
Genital mutilation to be criminalized in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – New legislation would criminalize female genital mutilation in Michigan. Two bills passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday could carry a...
Michigan bill would allow for overweight natural gas-powered commercial vehicles
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – A bill advancing in Michigan would let commercial trucks powered by natural gas exceed the weight limit of 80,000 pounds. Supporters...
AP Interview: Leonard ready to take helm of Michigan House
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — As he takes the helm of the 110-member Michigan House, Tom Leonard says nothing has better prepared him than the best...
Michigan lawmakers OKs tougher voter ID requirements, higher speed limits
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Latest on the Michigan Legislature post-election session (all times local): 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7: A divided Michigan House has...
Michigan lawmakers pass, pass up bills during lame duck session
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Latest on the Michigan Legislature’s post-election session (all times local): 1:45 p.m. Uber and other ride-hailing services could legally operate...
Michigan’s “lame duck” session begins as exiting lawmakers make final decisions
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Legislature‘s “lame-duck” session is kicking into gear. Lawmakers are taking up long-debated energy legislation Thursday and also bills governing...
Michigan lawmakers return to Lansing after three-month break
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Republican-led Michigan Legislature returns for voting this week after a three-month summer break, with plans for an abbreviated calendar before...