PHOTOS: Cedar Village erupts after Michigan State Victory
Scenes from East Lansing’s Cedar Village after MSU’s victory over the University of Michigan.
State representatives talk the passage of bills to repeal Tampon Tax
The Michigan state House of Representatives passed two bills that would end the state’s 6% sales tax on menstrual hygiene products, a step towards ending the “Tampon Tax” that menstruators in the state have long been dealing with.
Potter Park Zoo to host third 'Fall Zoo-tacular' weekend
Fall has arrived at the Potter Park Zoo. To celebrate, the zoo is holding the third and final weekend of the Fall Zoo-tacular this weekend on Oct. 23 and 24.
Trump supporters gather at Capitol to demand full, forensic election audit
Supporters of former President Donald Trump gathered at the Michigan Capitol on Tuesday as they demanded a “transparent forensic audit” of the 2020 election.
Students gather at The Rock to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
As students walked through campus on the afternoon of Monday, Oct. 11, they were likely to hear chants of, “our existence is persistence,” coupled with, “hey hey, ho ho, Columbus Day has got to go.”
President Biden visits Howell to discuss historic legislative proposals, infrastructure
President Joe Biden came to Howell on Tuesday to promote his administration’s Build Back Better and infrastructure packages, which have had difficulty passing in a federal government run on such tight margins of power.
Gov. Whitmer vetoes 4 election bills, citing 'Big Lie'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed four bills impacting Michigan’s elections at the NAACP’s Freedom Fund Dinner Oct. 3.
State Rep. Andrea Schroeder dies at 57
Michigan State Rep. Andrea Schroeder has died at 57 after a long battle with stomach cancer.
Whitmer signs state budget, vetoes anti-mask and anti-abortion measures
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed Michigan’s $70 billion yearly budget after vetoing several measures, including anti-choice measures and ordinances aimed at limiting local governments' ability to impose mask mandates.
Various gun rights supporters gather at Capitol for 2nd Amendment March
Thursday morning was a cold, drizzly day as a crowd of people gathered in front of the Capitol building for the 12th annual Second Amendment March. Bunched under a tent many listened to several speakers discuss Second Amendment rights.
2nd State Rep. stripped from committees in 24 hours
State Rep. Jewell Jones, D-Inkster, was removed from his committee assignments Thursday after a series of unlawful activities, including bringing a functional handcuff key into a three-day jail stint, that resulted in several felony charges.
GOP State Rep. removed from committees after domestic abuse allegation
State Rep. Steve Marino, R-Harrison Township, was stripped of his committee assignments Wednesday after Rep. Mari Manoogian, D-Birmingham, said he committed an act of domestic abuse against her.
State officials host 'Your Right to Vote' event, discuss elections
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and State Rep. Kara Hope, D-Holt, joined Lansing-area community members Thursday night for a town hall about “your right to vote.”
Lansing State Rep. Sarah Anthony announces state Senate bid
State Rep. Sarah Anthony, D-Lansing, has formally announced her run for state Senate at a 3 p.m. press conference Wednesday.