https://www.wcmu.org/tags/house-republicans House Republicans en-US Copyright Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-23/new-initiative-launches-to-increase-staffing-safety-in-state-prisons The Michigan Department of Corrections says it will improve security and increase safety in state facilities. This comes amid a years-long corrections officer staffing crisis. State data shows that 10 of Michigan's 26 corrections facilities have an officer vacancy rate of at least 20%. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-23/new-initiative-launches-to-increase-staffing-safety-in-state-prisons Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-18/former-chatfield-aides-get-probation-in-exchange-for-testimony Two of former House Speaker Lee Chatfield’s top legislative aides, Anné and Rob Minard, have been sentenced to probation after agreeing to testify against their former boss in his corruption case next year. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:02:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-18/former-chatfield-aides-get-probation-in-exchange-for-testimony Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-08/state-house-republicans-introduce-bill-to-raise-cost-of-fishing-licenses There's concern that without a revenue increase, the state's fish stocking programs, which include species like salmon, steelhead and walleye, will be reduced. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:16:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-08/state-house-republicans-introduce-bill-to-raise-cost-of-fishing-licenses Ellie Katz