State Senate Majority Lisa Brown is calling it quits this year after leading Senate Democrats for the last 10 years. She didn#39;t rule out running for office in the future, including governor, but won#39;t be on the ballot this year.

All eyes were on the State Senate today, where lawmakers voted down a bevy of bills that would regulate abortion and allow employers to opt out of covering contraception. State lawmakers have traditionally rejected such measures, but the issue has become a point of friction between the house and Senate. That friction is set to continue.

Lansing — The state Senate on Wednesday sent Gov. Rick Snyder controversial legislation allowing up to 15 cyber schools to operate in Michigan by 2015.

All eyes were on the State Senate today, where lawmakers voted down a bevy of bills that would regulate abortion and allow employers to opt out of covering contraception. State lawmakers have traditionally rejected such measures, but the issue has become a point of friction between the house and Senate. That friction is set to continue.

Connecticut is one step closer to becoming the 49th state to allow retail alcohol sales on Sundays and some holidays, following the state Senate#39;s passage of a bill that would overhaul some of the state#39;s liquor laws.