https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-senate Michigan Senate en-US Copyright Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-17/mi-senate-moves-budget-bills-house-gop-outlines-plans The chair of the Senate appropriations committee says revenue is tighter this year, but she hopes to adopt a balanced budget without raising taxes. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-17/mi-senate-moves-budget-bills-house-gop-outlines-plans Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-15/michigan-senate-votes-to-block-mandatory-overtime-for-nurses The bills would stop hospitals from making nurses work extra hours, with some exceptions, and give nurses at least an eight-hour break following a 12-hour shift. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:47:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-15/michigan-senate-votes-to-block-mandatory-overtime-for-nurses Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-19/a-third-choice-libertarians-choose-candidate-in-race-for-mich-s-open-state-senate-seat The outcome of the May special election in the 35th District could have major consequences for Senate Democrats who currently hold only a one-seat majority. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-19/a-third-choice-libertarians-choose-candidate-in-race-for-mich-s-open-state-senate-seat Cristin Coppess, Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-10/dei-campus-protests-spark-disagreement-during-senate-budget-votes The Michigan Senate approved another round of proposals for the state’s next budget Thursday, after debate in the chamber occasionally became tense. Fri, 10 May 2024 14:41:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-10/dei-campus-protests-spark-disagreement-during-senate-budget-votes Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-01/michigan-senate-votes-to-tighten-restrictions-around-election-recounts A bill passed in the Michigan Senate Tuesday would require an election recount petition to be submitted in good faith that it could sway that election’s results. Wed, 01 May 2024 15:53:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-01/michigan-senate-votes-to-tighten-restrictions-around-election-recounts Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-19/senate-sends-ivf-bills-to-whitmer-for-signature The bills would replace Michigan’ s 1988 state law that makes paying a woman to carry a pregnancy a crime. That would streamline the path for infertile couples to make surrogacy agreements. The bills passed the Senate on mostly party-line votes. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:44:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-19/senate-sends-ivf-bills-to-whitmer-for-signature Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-12/dyslexia-screening-bills-head-to-michigan-house Michigan public school students could start undergoing dyslexia screenings at least three times a year—through third grade. That’s under bills passed Tuesday in the Michigan Senate. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 23:35:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-12/dyslexia-screening-bills-head-to-michigan-house Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-11/daylight-saving-debate-hits-michigan-senate As Michiganders adjust to the “spring forward” daylight saving schedule that started on Sunday, some state lawmakers are working to put it to an end. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:55:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-11/daylight-saving-debate-hits-michigan-senate Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-27/a-bill-in-the-state-senate-aims-to-expand-access-to-nutrition-therapy Michigan does not license dietitians. That can make it hard for patients with conditions like diabetes or eating disorders to get nutrition care. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:04:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-27/a-bill-in-the-state-senate-aims-to-expand-access-to-nutrition-therapy Michael Symonds https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-23/mental-health-drug-treatment-court-bills-pass-senate Some violent offenders could soon gain access to Michigan’s mental health and drug treatment courts under legislation passed Thursday in the Michigan Senate. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:18:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-23/mental-health-drug-treatment-court-bills-pass-senate Colin Jackson | MPRN