Richardville likely to take top spot among state Senators
It appears that Republican state Senator Randy Richardville, who represents Michigan's 17th Senate District, will be the state's next Senate Majority Leader. On it's Facebook page, the Gongwer News...
View ArticleThe "golden era" of state capitol building
Michigan Radio's Lester Graham put together this slideshow about the construction of Michigan's State Capitol in Lansing. After the Civil War, many state capitols were built. Graham reports domes were...
View ArticleState lawmakers return to Capitol this week
State lawmakers return to the Capitol in Lansing this week as the 2009-2010 legislative session comes to a close.Both the state House and Senate are scheduled to be in session.The Associated Press...
View Article'Lame Duck' comes to a close
Lawmakers worked throughout Thursday night and into early the early morning hours on Friday to complete their 2009-2010 legislative session.Lawmakers approved $10 million dollars for the 'Pure...
View ArticleAfter already calling it quits for the year... state lawmakers return to Lansing
Leaders in the state legislature have called lawmakers back to the Capitol today for a final meeting of this year's legislative session. The news comes after lawmakers had called it quits earlier this...
View ArticleState lawmakers (new and old) return to the Capitol
Michigan lawmakers return to Lansing this week. The new state legislature will be sworn in at the state Capitol. Michigan Public Radio's Laura Weber filed this report from Lansing:New and returning...
View ArticleThe 96th Legislature in headlines
Michigan lawmakers began the state's 96th legislative session yesterday in Lansing. We take a quick look at what the headlines across the state have to say about the Legislature's first day:The new...
View ArticleHouse lawmakers introduce 85 proposals, half-dozen resolutions
On the first day that Michigan lawmakers were allowed to submit legislative proposals, legislators in the state House introduced 85 bills and a half-dozen resolutions. As the Associated Press...
View ArticleProtests to continue at state Capitol
More protests are expected this week at the state Capitol as lawmakers continue to debate new rules for cities and school districts that run into trouble paying their bills.The controversy is one of...
View ArticleU.S. House approves President Ford statue at Capitol
The U.S. House of Representatives has authorized a plan to put a statue of President Gerald R. Ford in the Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C., according to Michigan Congressman Fred Upton. Rep. Upton...
View ArticleState lawmakers return to Lansing
Michigan lawmakers will be back at the state Capitol today after a two-week Spring break and it appears that their attention will turn to the state budget.Budget-related subcommittees in both the House...
View ArticleA look at the week in state politics
Michigan Radio's All Things Considered host Jennifer White takes a look at state politics with Susan Demas, Political Analyst for Michigan Information Research Service, and Ken Sikkema, former...
View ArticleSnyder prepares State of the State delivery
Governor Snyder is preparing to deliver his second State of the State address tonight. Snyder will deliver the address from the House floor at the Capitol building in Lansing and preparations for the...
View ArticleHundreds gather for pro-gun rally at state Capitol
Hundreds of people came to the state Capitol today to voice their support for pro-gun legislation.Many openly carried firearms, which is allowed in and around the Capitol building.Jim Gulliksen is with...
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