Jake Neher

Governor Rick Snyder sat down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday.

Tea Party activists are threatening to put up primary challengers against Republican lawmakers who vote to expand Medicaid in Michigan.

State lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to expand Medicaid in Michigan after months of debate.

State lawmakers have dropped a proposal to limit able-bodied adults to four years on Medicaid.

Some state lawmakers say there could be movement this week on a plan to boost funding for Michigan roads.

Bills to change graduation requirements for Michigan’s high school students have cleared the state House.

Critics of the Michigan Merit Curriculum say it doesn’t offer students enough flexibility.

The bills would loosen math, foreign language, and physical education requirements. Supporters say they would also make it easier for students to design graduation plans tailored to their individual goals.

Bill sponsor Ed McBroom says the changes would promote careers in high-demand skilled trades.

Some state lawmakers want to ban local governments from adopting new protections for sick workers.

A budget for next fiscal year is awaiting Governor Rick Snyder’s signature.

Governor Rick Snyder says he wants lawmakers to reach an agreement in the coming weeks on a plan to overhaul and expand Medicaid.

A controversial figure in the national school reform debate is applauding recent efforts to transform public education in Michigan.

The state Senate has approved an education budget that would boost public school funding by about three percent.

Debate over whether to drop a set of national school standards has stalled a bill to fund the Michigan Department of Education.

A state House panel is looking at ways to address medical marijuana distribution in Michigan.

A state House panel has approved a plan to tie teachers’ pay to student performance.

Lawmakers in Lansing are considering some changes to the Michigan’s controversial new fireworks law.

Governor Rick Snyder’s administration says it’s “very skeptical” the federal government will let Michigan put a time limit on Medicaid.

Governor Rick Snyder’s administration says it’s “very skeptical” the federal government will let Michigan put a time limit on Medicaid.

A fight over American Indian-themed school mascots could result in a three million dollar budget cut for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.

Lawmakers in the state Senate say they hope to pass an overhaul of Michigan’s public defense system in the coming weeks.

Governor Rick Snyder’s administration is applauding state House Republicans for offering a plan to overhaul Medicaid in Michigan.