The Vehicle City has been dealing with unrest tied to its proposed city budget. Last week, a scuffle broke out between around 20 law enforcement officers and dozens of protesters, angry about the budget and city police shutting down a street protest the day before.

Michigan State Police leaders Colonel James Grady and Lt. Colonel Aimee Brimacombe received an overwhelming no confidence vote from both the MSPTA and MSPCOA.

A proposed bill in Michigan could block families from suing in civil court if the defendant successfully claims self-defense in criminal court.

Legislative Democrats rolled out bills today to toughen Michigan’s pollution cleanup standards and force businesses that caused contamination to foot the bill.

Two perspectives on how cuts to Medicaid and Social Security could have a significant impact on vulnerable populations.

The Flint city council missed a city charter deadline last Monday to approve a spending plan for the fiscal year starting July 1. The meeting came to an abrupt halt when law enforcement officers scuffled with protesters angry with the mayor’s administration.

The legislation would require lawmakers to publicly submit spending requests for the upcoming budget by April each year.

A bill to outlaw gun bump stocks, which allow users to fire multiple rounds with a single trigger squeeze, is awaiting a floor vote in the Michigan Senate.

Michigan House Republicans and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson are headed to court in a fight over access to election-related materials and legislative oversight. The House GOP majority filed a lawsuit seeking an order for the Democratic Secretary of State to fully comply with a legislative subpoena. Plus, blowing past a July 1st state budget deadline.

Supporters say roadside saliva testing for prohibited drugs will make the roads safer. Detractors say the proposed system is ripe for abuse.