Reaction to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed budget for 2026 is coming in. Below are a few of the statements 6 News has received. There is no excuse for the continued failures of the ...

Despite Hertel’s defeat, Whitmer has endorsed his bid to become the next Michigan Democratic Party Chair, much to the chagrin ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to add a new tax on vaping products as part of her fiscal year 2026 budget proposal unveiled ...

As the first big-name Republican to jump into the 2026 governor's race, Aric Nesbitt said he needs time to engage voters across the state with a "Michigan first" agenda and hopes to still win Donald ...

Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow is preparing to announce a Democratic bid for an open U.S. Senate seat in the state ...

A movement to oppose the early actions of President Donald Trump’s administration is taking off online, with plans to protest across the U.S. on Wednesday. The movement has organized under the ...

LANSING — The Democratic-led Senate sued Monday to force the transmittal of nine bills that were passed by the Legislature ...

Bridge Michigan has analyzed six years of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State speeches to see how she’s delivered. She’s had more success working with Democratic lawmakers and accomplished ...

Senate Leader Winnie Brinks and the Democrat-controlled Senate labeled the case an "urgent state constitutional matter." ...

The Michigan Democratic Party hosted a press conference Monday to discuss President Donald Trump's tariffs and the impacts they foresee for Michiganders.

Sen. Gary Peters surprise departure means back-to-back open Senate seats for Michigan but this one could be a much different ...

Since election season never truly ends anymore, the political jockeying for 2026 is well underway in Michigan. Thanks to term limits, the Mitten State will have every executive office open, as well as ...