Trump Immigration Policies Could Turn Away Much-Needed Foreign Doctors, Critics Say

Among all U.S. doctors, an estimated one quarter were educated abroad.

JD Vance To Keynote GOP Campaign Rally In Monroe, Michigan

Vance's town hall, "Things That Matter: A Town Hall With Vice President JD Vance," airs at 8 p.m. ET/PT Saturday, Oct. 17, on CBS.

Your Guide To The 2026 Michigan Midterm Elections: Dates, Races And How To Vote

The midterm elections are Nov. 3. Absentee ballots have started going out. Here's what's on the ballot and how to cast your vote.

El-Sayed Talks Corporate Money, Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence At Lansing Town Hall

Corporate influence in politics on issues ranging from data centers to healthcare was the focus of a Lansing town hall.

Republicans Want Abdul El-Sayed To Be The Main Character Of The Midterms. He's Happy To Oblige

El-Sayed would be the country's first Muslim senator, crisscrossing the state to counter a Republican effort that portrays him as dangerous.

New Private School Scholarships Could Aid MI Families, But There's A Catch

Michigan has not opted into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program.

Some Michigan Seniors Could Get A $90 Medicare Surprise

The Trump administration is sending checks to millions Medicare enrollees to lower health care costs. Here's who qualifies.

Push For Year-Round DST Intensifies: What MI Lawmakers Say

The Sunshine Protection Act, which would eliminate daylight saving time, remains stalled in the U.S. Senate.

El-Sayed, Rogers Trade Barbs, Accusations During First Televised US Senate Debate

The candidates clashed over tariffs, immigration, the Iran war and their personal records ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Nessel Files Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan

Attorney General alleges Blue Cross agreements have stifled competition in Michigan’s health insurance market.

MI Mail Ballot Returns Up 30% Over Same Point In 2022

Officials also said mail ballot requests across Michigan have increased by 27 percent since this time in 2022.

For U-M Pro-Palestinian Protesters, Consequences Linger After Charges Were Dropped

Even after criminal charges were dismissed, some protesters say university disciplinary actions and campus bans continued to affect them.

What The Average Michigan Earner Actually Makes In 2026

Michiganders earn below the national average.

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal Over Michigan School's Ban On 'Let’s Go Brandon' Sweatshirts

The mom said her sons' First Amendment rights were violated when they were told to take off the sweatshirts she got them for Christmas 2022.

What Voters Need To Know About Michigan's Proposal 1

Michiganders will decide on Nov. 3 if the state's constitution should be rewritten. Here's what that process could look like:

Michigan Libertarian Party Disavows Its Own Gubernatorial Nominee

The Michigan Libertarian Party released a statement Tuesday afternoon disavowing Anthony Hudson.

Only Half Of Michigan Schools Complying With Safe Firearm Storage Information Deadline

“Guns are the number one cause of death for children, and every single one of those deaths is preventable," Rep. Sharon MacDonell said.

Your Guide To The 2026 Michigan Midterm Elections: Dates, Races And How To Vote

The midterm elections are Nov. 3. Absentee ballots have started going out. Here's what's on the ballot and how to cast your vote.

5 Federal Changes Oct. 1 For Michigan: SNAP, FAFSA, Medicare And More

Several government programs and benefits are changing next month, with some updates affecting Michigan residents.

Abdul El-Sayed Says Kamala Harris' Visit For His Michigan US Senate Race Is About Democratic Unity

Harris, the first Black vice president, remains popular among Black voters who anchor the Democratic base in Detroit.

Mike Rogers Courts Michigan Democrats And Trump Voters As GOP Hopes To Hold The Senate

"This is the civil rights issue of our lifetime," said the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in the open-seat race in November.

Fed Rate Hike: What It Means For MI Mortgages, Car Loans, Credit Cards

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023, a move that could make borrowing more expensive.

Kamala Harris To Campaign With Dem Senate Hopeful Abdul El-Sayed In MI

The event comes as El-Sayed faces one of the most competitive Senate races in the country this year against former Rep. Mike Rogers.

32-Hour Workweek Proposal: How Likely Is It For MI Employees?

Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and California Democratic Rep. Mark Takano reintroduced the "Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act."

South Lyon City Council Directs Staff To Examine Impacts Of Canceling Flock Contract

The South Lyon Police Department states that it uses the cameras “to capture objective evidence without compromising on individual privacy.”

Michigan Department Of Civil Rights Charges Waterford Law Firm With Disability Discrimination

The claimant, whose name is redacted, first provided to Michigan Advance, filed the complaint with the department in November 2023.

What MI Lawmakers Are Saying About $5K ‘Trump Dividends’

The controversial proposal would send $5,000 to every adult American...if Republicans win the midterm elections this fall.

Anti-ICE Coalition Asks Slotkin To Help End ICE Use Of County Jails For Detention In Michigan

Calhoun County holds the most ICE detainees on average, with its highest daily population last year being 232 detainees.

DTE Gas Seeks Additional Rate Increase After Getting Ok For $74M Hike

DTE Gas Co.'s plan to seek an additional hike drew swift backlash from Michigan leaders.

Schools, Libraries Sound Alarm Over Potential Changes To Federal Internet Program

The E-Rate program provides about $3 billion annually for internet access and telecommunications to libraries across the country.

8,200 MI Residents Get New ID Card With Stranger's Face On It

Officials said corrected cards have already been mailed to everyone who received a misprinted license or ID.

Citizens-Only Voting Petition Sponsors Look To 2028 After Initiative Fails Before State Canvassers

Election attorneys said the state’s procedure to analyze valid signatures was ‘routine’.

MI Senator Wants To Regulate Electric Bikes On Public Sidewalks, Trails

Michigan Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake) said the legislation will protect young children from accidents caused by electric bicycles.

Michigan Department Of Corrections To Add Over 800 High-Security Beds, 30 Accessible Rooms

Oaks Correctional Facility will also convert several units to higher-security beds, as will Macomb Correctional Facility.

Livingston County Sheriff Temporarily Removes Flock Cameras After Repeated Vandalism

The county had about 25 cameras active before their temporary removal, Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy said.

U.S. House Dems Challenge Trump's 'Lake Ontario' Name Change Through Proposed Legislation

In a statement to CBS News Detroit, White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers said, "Do the Democrat lawmakers not love America?"

El-Sayed Apologizes For Comments He Made Responding To An Attack On A Michigan Synagogue

His comments tied the incident in which a man plowed into a Detroit-area synagogue to Israel's actions in the Middle East.

Democrats Aim To Emulate Republicans In Building State Power

“One of the things the right has known for decades is that by moving state policy, you move national policy,” activist Gary Goldstein said.

New House Committee To Examine Signature Verification Sampling Process For Ballot Initiatives

A new select committee in the Michigan House was established to examine the rules and procedures of the Board of State Canvassers.

"Money Out Of Politics" Proposal To Appear On Michigan's November Ballot

Supporters say it's about separating campaign contributions from government decisions.