Michigan marriage laws allow for child marriage; lawmakers want to change that
Michigan policymakers and advocates have attempted multiple times to close loopholes that permit underage marriage. They hope this time they'll be successful.
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Michigan policymakers and advocates have attempted multiple times to close loopholes that permit underage marriage. They hope this time they'll be successful.
While previous attempts at legislation like this failed, this iteration led by State Rep. Julie Brixie does have bipartisan support.
Clean fuel innovation descended on the Capitol on Tuesday.
The report card shows an overall grade of C- which is an increase from a D+ back in 2017.
If passed by the state Senate and signed by the governor, using things like social media, streaming sites and Zoom calls while driving could land you a ticket.
The proposal is a total of $343 million that would go to school districts based on the number of students for school safety.
State lawmakers are looking to make key changes to Michigan's laws on sexual assault. The bills are in response to the scandal involving former Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar the former doctor convicted of sexually assaulting his patients.
In campaign 2024, Democrats are looking to find a successor for one of their top House candidates as they try to retake the majority in the House.
Police say there is no credible threat to the public following a bomb threat that caused a lockdown at Sparrow Hospital Monday morning.
On Friday, Michigan became the first state in decades to repeal a right-to-work law that allowed workers to opt out of paying union dues and fees. The change goes into effect 90 days after the current legislative session ends.
The repeal wouldn't impact jobs in the public sector like police, fire and public school teachers.
Michigan House Bill 4235 aims to give union workers a tax benefit that was taken away in 2017.
More than one hundred people joined former congresswoman Gabby Giffords for a gun safety rally outside of the state capitol in Lansing on Wednesday.
Michigan's Democratic-led Legislature moved Wednesday to repeal the state's "right-to-work" law that was passed more than a decade ago when Republicans controlled the Statehouse.
Committee hearings for Michigan gun reform bills will be heard this week. The bills were proposed three days after the mass shooting at Michigan State University that left three students dead.
The university is planning for classes to resume on Monday, but students feel it's too soon as they continue to mourn.
Lansing Public Schools, Okemos Public Schools, Webberville Community Schools, East Lansing Public Schools and Haslett Public Schools announced they canceled classes on their district websites and social media pages.
Lawmakers and the family of Ethan Belcher continue their fight for justice. On Thursday, a press conference was held at the state capitol in Lansing with talks of a proposed bill targeting Child Protective Services.
Michigan state government is awash in tax dollars.
Detroit placed among the top ten cities for bed bugs, falling two spots from last year's report. Flint, Grand Rapids and Lansing also ranked on the list.
One man is dead after he was shot and killed during an officer-involved shooting in Lansing on Thursday.
A police dashcam video captured a vehicle rolling over multiple times in Lansing last month.
A bill introduced in the Michigan Senate would increase the state's minimum wage, while also stopping a drastic increase to wages earned by tipped workers.
Criminal charges have been filed against a 70-year-old priest accused of bilking several priests out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Officials say a Lansing man who was shot by police after driving a stolen vehicle and pointing a gun at officers has pleaded guilty.
Two counts of murder have been authorized against Ladamien Keith Hill of Redford in the deaths of his sister and nephew, according to Hazel Park police.
Several knives, "brass knuckles" and other weapons were confiscated after police responded to the scene of a threatened fight.
A Chinese national pleaded guilty to a charge relating to a human trafficking ring in Metro Detroit, the Michigan Attorney General's office reported.
A pilot instructor had minor injuries in the aftermath of a hard landing Thursday of a single engine plane in Macomb County.
The latest employment data could inform the Federal Reserve's next rate decision meeting, set for Sept. 17.
Two counts of murder have been authorized against Ladamien Keith Hill of Redford in the deaths of his sister and nephew, according to Hazel Park police.
Several knives, "brass knuckles" and other weapons were confiscated after police responded to the scene of a threatened fight.
Firefighters were called about 5 a.m. Friday to a fire on Woodview Street in Westland.
A Chinese national pleaded guilty to a charge relating to a human trafficking ring in Metro Detroit, the Michigan Attorney General's office reported.
A pilot instructor had minor injuries in the aftermath of a hard landing Thursday of a single engine plane in Macomb County.
General Motors will temporarily lay off 360 employees at its Factory Zero Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center.
The state tracks the conditions of every bridge in the state, and more than 100 of them are in poor condition.
Organizers and participants of the Detroit tradition are celebrating 30 years of vintage cars, hotrods and so much more.
A retired Michigan autoworker got a Facebook message this summer from a stranger: Did you lose your wallet?
Authorities received reports that Ram's V8 bucking mechanical bull was stolen; however, those claims may not have been true.
Disney violated a federal privacy law when it failed to properly label YouTube videos, federal regulators allege.
"Seen and Heard: The History of Black Television" features media icons such as Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Tracee Ellis Ross, Norman Lear and Shonda Rhimes.
One of the founding members of Creedence Clearwater Revival lost control of his own songs when the band broke up in the early 1970s. Now, after buying back rights to his Creedence catalog, John Fogerty has come back to his music, recording the album "Legacy."
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Organizers tell CBS News Detroit they are anticipating 300,000 people to attend the four-day weekend.
The latest employment data could inform the Federal Reserve's next rate decision meeting, set for Sept. 17.
The operation targeted one of Georgia's largest and most high-profile manufacturing sites, where Hyundai makes electric vehicles and is building an EV battery plant.
Once viewed as rebellious, tattoos have become increasingly popular and even celebrated — but some still face bias.
Waiters and bartenders are included in a proposed list of jobs that could qualify for a federal tax break on tips, as well as some workers who don't traditionally get gratuities.
The U.S. government could have to refund domestic businesses billions in tariffs, should the Supreme Court uphold a recent federal appeals court ruling.
A large group of current and former HHS staffers are pushing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to either resign or be fired, after weeks of tumult at the health agency.
Dr. Teena Chopra encourages parents to speak with their child's pediatrician to determine a vaccine plan that works for them.
Over 100 health care workers at a facility in Bloomfield Hills have issued a 10-day strike notice in response to announced wage cuts, the union that represents the staff said on Sunday.
After years of streamlined COVID-19 vaccine guidelines, new restrictions look to change that.
Anyone who was a student or staff at Coldwater High School during spring semester is on the potential contact list by health authorities.
The Detroit Lions begin their bid for a third straight NFC North title Sunday as they visit the Green Bay Packers in a divisional matchup between two playoff teams from last season.
The Detroit Lions signed C.J. Beathard to their practice squad, giving the team a third quarterback.
Michigan's deer hunting season is right around the corner.
Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer and scored twice to help the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Mets 6-2.
Pete Alonso homered twice, Juan Soto went deep again and rookie Nolan McLean pitched six solid innings as the New York Mets beat the Detroit Tigers 12-5.
It's a look at growing two-way ties between Michigan and Japan on this Sunday's Michigan Matters.
Enbridge's Line 5 carries millions of gallons of oil under the Straits of Mackinac every week as talk continues about the aging pipeline and a tunnel replacement.
It's a look at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and its impact over 130 years in the Motor City.
The Great Lakes Water Authority is a utility overseeing water and wastewater for four million residents.
Businesses across the Great Lakes State are concerned about tariffs, inflation and the talent gap.
The rules on exemptions from school vaccine requirements vary from state to state. In Michigan, parents can seek waivers for reasons related to medical conditions or due to personal or religious beliefs.
Michigan Humane presents two of the animals in its care that are available for adoption - Acorn the cat and Woody the dog.
The Heart and Soul 5K will take place Sept. 14, 2025, in Howell, Michigan. This event benefits Ainsley's Angels Michigan and Livingston County Special Olympics; and takes place at the Howell High School campus on a course that is open to runners, walkers and wheeled athletes.
Former U.S. representative Mike Rogers, who is now running for Senate, has urged Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan to ask President Trump for help to reduce violent crime. Rogers posted a video saying Duggan should be on the phone with Mr. Trump "now," calling for backup. U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Birmingham, who is also running for the Senate seat, criticized that stance.
The commander of the D.C. National Guard has extended the Guard's deployment to Nov. 30. In the meantime, the district has sued the Trump administration over the National Guard's deployment.