August 1, 2008
Primary Key to New House
Tuesday’s vote is more than a qualifying heat. | more•
July 25, 2008
‘Stealth’ Ballot Plan Splinters Dems
Far-reaching ballot proposal blowing up in Democratic leader’s face. | more•
July 18, 2008
Victory and Defeat on Jobs Front
News of new Michigan jobs tempers Volkswagen’s decision to go south. | more•
July 11, 2008
Water Compromise Becomes Law
Great Lakes Compact sends messages of protection and cooperation. | more•
July 3, 2008
Hammer of Justice Taps Softly
Senate’s powder-puff punishment reflects realities of term limits. | more•
June 13, 2008
Energy Grenade Lobbed to Senate
House action surprises, dumbfounds soldiers in the energy conflict. | more•
June 6, 2008
Recall Foes See Clean Sweep
Dillon supporters ready to make ‘final nail’ in pig-man’s coffin final. | more•
May 30, 2008
Term Limits Spark Lively Debate
Legislative leaders agree that changes to the current limits are due. | more•
May 23, 2008
Lawmakers Return to Fighting Ways
Inability to compromise on three major issues puts abrupt end to era of goodwill. | more•
May 16, 2008
Great Lakes Compact Bills Begin Moving
Key issues still making waves, but both houses launch water-protection measures. | more•
May 9, 2008
Falling Property Values to Hit Budgets
Shaky real estate market will take a toll on local and state government revenues. | more•
May 2, 2008
Insurance Issues Dominate Agenda
Major health and auto insurance packages moving forward. | more•
April 25, 2008
Senate Nearing Vote on Blues Battle
Lawmakers still sorting through major policy differences. | more•
April 18, 2008
Michigan Not Alone in Electric Fights
80 percent of governors urge their states to go green. | more•
April 11, 2008
Film Incentives Begin as Love Story
Good reviews for film package despite uncertainty over ending. | more•
April 4, 2008
Break Pushes Energy Package Forward
House returns looking ready to move hotly debated legislation. | more•
March 28, 2008
Proposal A Pops Up Again
Senate debate over pop-up tax opens door to tweaking Proposal A. | more•
March 21, 2008
Divided Dems Let Re-do Die
Obama camp won’t go along with heavy push for primary do-over. | more•
March 14, 2008
Michigan Readies for its Close-up
Legislators play their part to make state a Mecca for filmmaking.| more•
March 7, 2008
Swift Action on ‘Save the Dream’ Mortgage Bills
Lawmakers move with uncharacteristic speed to rescue homeowners. | more•
February 29, 2008
Lawmakers Put More Energy into Energy Debate
Adopting a renewable energy standard isn’t as easy as flipping a switch. | more•
February 22, 2008
Groups urge public funding of Supreme Court races
High court justices walk tightrope of balancing donors with litigants. | more•
February 16, 2008
State fixes flap over foreign residents’ driver’s licenses
Lawmakers prove they really can move fast when the world is waiting. | more•
February 9, 2008
Governor’s New Budget Avoids Picking Fights
New spending plan a marked change from last year’s bare-knuckle brawl. | more•
February 2, 2008
State of the State Aftermath: Putting Bipartisanship to the Test
How long will this new “unprecedented era of cooperation” really last? | more
