What do poll workers do to help elections? Some members of our audience were curious.

Indiana voters who have questions about casting a ballot or encounter issues at the polls can call or text a free hotline to get answers and support — 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).

Committee testimony on Michigan bills to create a State Voting Rights Act is expected to continue this week, after the Senate Elections and Ethics Committee ran out of time last week.

The Michigan Court of Appeals says a defendant in a murder case was not denied a fair trial when a key prosecution witness wore a COVID-19 face mask while testifying.

This summer, Indiana families with eligible, school-aged children will be able to get money for groceries from the new Indiana SUN Bucks program organized by the state and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The new program comes after similar programs in recent years showed positive outcomes for children.

Public records show the state senator paid a female employee at his plumbing business to settle her sexual harassment complaint

The Biden administration announced this week it’s moving to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. That move could put more pressure on the Indiana General Assembly to take some steps toward cannabis legalization.

The Michigan Senate approved a few of its plans for the state’s next budget Thursday, including spending on agriculture, natural resources, and regulatory affairs.

Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife were in court Thursday to plead not guilty to embezzlement and conspiracy charges.

Family caregivers of medically complex children will soon no longer be able to provide attendant care — meaning they have to transition to other Medicaid programs. The Family and Social Services Administration provided updates this week on one of the main programs families can shift to in July.