When Michigan’s early capitols went up in flames, Michigan lost a tangible piece of its history. Today, historical markers stand on those sites.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your ...

Professional and amateur poets alike gather to celebrate their love of the literary art every July at the Michigan State ...

Two weeks ago, musician and outdoors activist Ted Nugent brought a firearm into the Michigan State Capitol building, ...

The Michigan State Capitol has dozens of portraits of former governors in its collection. One of its newest paintings depicts a governor who led the state 150 years ago.

Five new security checkpoints are being planned at the Michigan State Capitol, following a unanimous commission vote Friday.

The state Capitol has a newly refurbished Michigan-made piano, and it's from a Delta Township church.

Petitions that could be coming around our neighborhoods aim to equalize minimum wage for all workers, increase school funding ...

Before Lansing was chosen as Michigan’s capital, our Capitol Building used to stand in Detroit, roughly where State Street and Grand River Avenue meet Griswold Street. The area is now home to ...

Despite that uncertainty, budget and education experts said classes will begin as scheduled this fall-- but certain programs could be on the chopping block.

The Michigan State Capitol Commission had spent about $333,070 through June 10 on a planned $2 million security upgrade at the state Capitol.

Motor State lost more than 125,000 auto jobs over the last two decades — a 41% drop — while Alabama, South Carolina, ...

Stakeholders seem doubtful about any progress in state budget talks as lawmakers get ready for a possible return to Lansing ...