A Michigan House committee sent legislation to change Michigan's minimum wage and sick leave laws to the floor for a vote.

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Senate President Ronald Kouchi, left, took the gavel from Sen. Lorraine Inouye. Kouchi said reducing wildfire risks statewide is a top priority for lawmakers.

One of the first bills being debated in the South Carolina legislative session could affect your child’s education.

In their lawsuit, House Democrats say Republicans unlawfully organized and elected a speaker on the legislative session’s ...