The Senate authorized its Democratic leader to pursue legal action against the House for failing to convey nine bills to Whitmer's desk.

Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, D-Grand Rapids, introduced a resolution opening the door to legal action regarding nine bills passed last year.

To almost no one’s surprise, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made it official Wednesday that she is a candidate for Michigan governor in 2026. In a video posted to social media, the Detroit Democrat said she was running for the state’s top office to “truly make government work for everyone,

Michigan's Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces her candidacy for governor in a bid to replace Gretchen Whitmer.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces her bid for governor, emphasizing service and efficiency.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson becomes the first major Democratic candidate to launch a bid to be Michigan's next governor.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D), in a brief turn as acting governor, signed a bill Dec. 1, 2023, to allow voters to request an absentee ballot through a state portal, a policy first adopted during the early days of COVID-19.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced she will be running for governor in 2026. Benson, a Democrat, is the latest person to throw their name in the gubernatorial race.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, announced Wednesday that she is launching a campaign for governor.

Jocelyn Benson, currently Michigan's secretary of state, announced her campaign Wednesday for the state's governor in the 2026 election cycle. Current governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, is facing a term limit situation and therefore unable to run again for that seat.

The extreme cold weather in Metro Detroit has led to increased health issues. Henry Ford and Corewell health systems both reported that they’re seeing slip and falls, frostbite, and hypothermia cases. The Detroit Medical Center has reported the same, but also burn injuries from fires used for warmth.