Brinks calls for PFAS hearings
MICHIGAN - Governor Rick Snyder has signed a bill making $23 million available to help solve the PFAS water contamination problem near...
Bill to tighten standards for drinking water ‘necessary first step,' lawmaker says
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. - A western Michigan lawmaker says her bill to change drinking water standards related to a chemical once used to...
Panel discusses public charters schools following film critical of them
Advocates for public education left the Costick Activities Center in Farmington Hills on Monday with a simple but strong message: Get...
Legislator wants Wolverine CEO's testimony in Lansing
LANSING, MI -- A West Michigan state lawmaker is pushing for an oversight hearing that would allow legislators to question a top state...
For this representative, politics is about making a difference
One morning earlier this week, I was in a donut shop on Vernor Avenue in southwest Detroit, in a neighborhood where you hear far more...
New bills would add legal protections for survivors of gender violence
Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking would get more support under a package of five bills introduced in the state...
Nurses show support for Safe Patient Care Act in Lansing 8 weeks after strike
LANSING — The Michigan House Health Policy Committee heard testimony from registered nurses and the public concerning the Safe Patient...
Michigan political culture has history of sexual harassment, now hopes for change
LANSING, MI - More than a decade ago, Deb Shaughnessy was a mom going through a divorce and working in the legislature. She was at a work...
Task Force Introduces Bills to Support Survivors of Gender Violence
Address gaps in state law for protection, prevention of gender violence LANSING — The Progressive Women’s Caucus’ Gender Violence Task...
State lawmaker introduces bill to change custody laws for CSC offenders
(LANSING) WJRT - Like many people, Pam Faris couldn't believe a convicted rapist, whose 12-year-old victim gave birth to his child as...
