https://www.wcmu.org/tags/state-senate State Senate en-US Copyright Mon, 04 May 2026 21:42:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-04/control-of-michigan-senate-teeters-on-35th-district-special-election The long-awaited race will determine if Democrats are able to maintain their slim one-seat majority in the chamber for the final months of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's tenure. Mon, 04 May 2026 21:42:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-04/control-of-michigan-senate-teeters-on-35th-district-special-election Alvin (AJ) Jones 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/2025-11-05/michigan-proposal-would-move-election-dates-eliminate-august-primary The plan from Senate Democrats keeps three elections on the calendar each year. That’s the way school districts want it, but not clerks. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-05/michigan-proposal-would-move-election-dates-eliminate-august-primary Hayley Harding, Votebeat https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-16/nessel-says-whitmer-should-call-special-election-to-fill-tri-cities-open-seat-in-lansing The 35th state Senate district has been vacant since the beginning of the year. A special election could shift the balance of power in the chamber, with Democrats only holding a one-seat majority. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:22:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-16/nessel-says-whitmer-should-call-special-election-to-fill-tri-cities-open-seat-in-lansing Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-20/repeal-of-lewd-and-lascivious-cohabitation-ban-passes-senate Unmarried couples are a step closer to being able to legally live together in Michigan. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:25:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-20/repeal-of-lewd-and-lascivious-cohabitation-ban-passes-senate Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-02-24/senate-committee-pushes-for-wolf-hunting-season A state senate committee wants state wildlife officials to authorize a wolf hunting season this year. The committee approved a resolution calling for such… Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:26:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-02-24/senate-committee-pushes-for-wolf-hunting-season Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-02-13/civil-asset-forfeiture-bill-passes-state-senate The State Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would make major changes to civil asset forfeiture.Civil asset forfeiture is when police are allowed to take… Wed, 13 Feb 2019 22:53:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-02-13/civil-asset-forfeiture-bill-passes-state-senate Abigail Censky https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2018-07-27/michigan-supreme-court-former-state-senators-bar-from-office-unenforceable A plea deal that prevented one former lawmaker from holding office for five years is not enforceable. That’s the ruling of the Michigan Supreme Court… Fri, 27 Jul 2018 10:40:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2018-07-27/michigan-supreme-court-former-state-senators-bar-from-office-unenforceable https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-06-11/lawmakers-debating-over-auto-insurance-overhaul Lawmakers in the state Senate passed a few changes to the state’s car insurance law. Supporters say it’s a start to tackle the state’s sky-high auto… Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:53:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-06-11/lawmakers-debating-over-auto-insurance-overhaul https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2018-06-07/senate-bill-would-reduce-property-taxes-for-utilities A bill in the Michigan Senate would exempt new utility distribution lines and storage equipment from property taxes.Groups in opposition of the bill say… Thu, 07 Jun 2018 21:07:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2018-06-07/senate-bill-would-reduce-property-taxes-for-utilities