A Michigan House committee sent legislation to change Michigan's minimum wage and sick leave laws to the floor for a vote.

Republicans took the gavel in the Michigan House of Representatives, Detroit Democrat state Rep. Karen Whitsett said she won't caucus with her party, in part, because she doesn't want to fuel any concerns that she may leak confidential conversations with her Democratic colleagues to GOP House Speaker Matt Hall whom she called a friend.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants a fresh start with President-elect Donald Trump but also warns that she won't back down over tariffs that she believes would hurt the auto industry in her state.

Republican Speaker Matt Hall said his office will await a review to determine how to handle bills left over from when Democrats controlled the House.

A plan to provide more than $3.1 billion in road funding was rolled out Thursday by Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, who says it can be done without raising taxes. The plan is similar to a $2.

For the first time, candidates are each required to make a $15,000 donation to the state party, with no more than $2,500 coming from their own funds.

"I am vindicated," said James Chapman, who was charged for his alleged role in an altercation at a Michigan GOP meeting.

The established lawmaker announced his candidacy for 2026 on Tuesday morning, the second Republican to throw his hat in the ring for a pivotal race.

Republicans now in control of the Michigan House are following through on their end-of-year promise to amend soon-to-come changes to Michigan’s minimum wage and sick leave policies by creating a Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses.

State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced Tuesday that he is seeking the Republican nomination for governor on the 2026 ballot. Rick Pluta reports.

Labor lawmakers in control of state government moved swiftly to enact their agenda. But with the return of divided government this year, the 2025 legislative session’s first big hurdle will be in court.