Michigan Laws

Seeing dogs hanging their heads out of car windows is common in Michigan. But is letting your dog ride in your lap while driving legal?

Lots of Michigan drivers wear headphones or earbuds behind the wheel, but is it actually legal? Here's what Michigan law says and whether you could end up with a ticket.

A bill moving through Lansing would create a 25-foot buffer zone around police and first responders. If approved, people who refuse to back away after being warned could face penalties.

A new Michigan proposal would eliminate property taxes, freeze utility rates, and roll back recent rate increases.

While several states have enacted laws to ban balloon releases, Michigan laws have not changed.

About 1 in 5 Michigan residents are seniors. When aging parents need expensive care, could the state make their children pay?

A new proposal in Lansing could allow legal gun owners in Michigan to carry a concealed pistol without first getting a permit.

From visible hands to clean interiors Michigan officers notice subtle cues that make traffic stops quicker and smoother.

A Michigan House vote sends a renewed school cell phone ban to the Senate, reigniting debate over distractions, safety, and student communication.

The Michigan Department of Education will work with the Michigan DNR to build the coursework and syllabus.