MichMash Politics

Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk about why the rule change is important for all Michiganders -- not just lawyers and reporters.

Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher discuss the ways local governments are preparing for a possible economic downturn and the structural challenges they face. Lansing Mayor Andy Schor weighs in on how his community is bracing itself for a recession.

How Hot Tub Time Machine, A Tale of Two Kitties, and B-Dubs influenced lawmaking in Michigan.

The state is still grappling with the implementation of many of the 300-plus laws that flew through the lame duck Legislature in 2018.

Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk about bills headed to Gov. Whitmer's desk that would legalize some online gambling and sports betting in Michigan, and other gambling bills that could follow.

Lawmakers and Governor Gretchen Whitmer are taking steps to restore funding the governor vetoed in the new state budget. Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk about the progress in Lansing.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she might try to remove members of Wayne State University’s Board of Governors. Crain's Detroit Business Senior Editor Chad Livengood talks about the situation and explains the governor's power to remove elected officials.

Members of the state Legislature are on their two-week break for the opening of deer rifle season and Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, many programs and government services are about to run out of money they depend on.

On the surface, it seems like voters' rejection of local pot shop ordinances is a bad thing for Michigan's emerging cannabis industry. But Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth explain that it's a bit more complicated than that.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is asking Michiganders to be part of history and apply to help redraw Michigan's political lines.