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Democrats Aim To Emulate Republicans In Building State Power
“One of the things the right has known for decades is that by moving state policy, you move national policy,” activist Gary Goldstein said.
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New House Committee To Examine Signature Verification Sampling Process For Ballot Initiatives
A new select committee in the Michigan House was established to examine the rules and procedures of the Board of State Canvassers.
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Michigan To Receive $171M In $17B Meta Settlement Over Addictive Features
“For too many years, social media platforms have traded our children’s mental health for engagement on their apps,” AG Dana Nessel said.
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Hamtramck's Ban On Pride Flags On City Property
A federal appellate court has upheld a decision allowing Hamtramck to ban Pride flags on city-owned property.
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Michiganders For Money Out Of Politics Faces Final Hurdles: Lawsuit, Legislature
The Michiganders for Money Out of Politics ballot proposal has received the needed approvals for ballot language and petition signatures.
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Nearly 53,000 Apply For Michigan's Free Pre-K Program As Enrollment Grows
The program is Michigan’s solution to getting more kids in classrooms as early as possible.
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As Michigan Regulators Unveil Recommendations For Lowering Energy Costs, Advocates Urge Action
The commission focused its suggestions on three areas: reining in unnecessary costs.
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University Of Michigan Will Switch To Pass/Fail Grades For Most First-Semester Students
All first-year students will be automatically enrolled in the program in Fall 2027, but new transfer students will not be eligible.
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A Ballot Fight Over Corporate Money In Michigan Politics Is Coming To Voters
The proposal would restrict political spending by major government contractors and utilities while targeting dark money.
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New Partnership Brings College And Career Resources To Detroit Neighborhoods
After a year of advising, the initiative is now fully staffed and will begin offering services inside physical buildings.
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Antrim County Clerk And Her Husband Cleared Of ‘Criminal Wrongdoing' In Computer Case
Embattled Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop and her husband won’t face charges after she left him alone with her government computer.
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Benson Amplifies Affordability Message After El-Sayed Primary Win
“We’re committed to driving down costs, making healthcare available to all and ending corruption," Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said.
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McKinney Unseats Thanedar In Michigan's 13th Congressional District
Michigan’s 13th Congressional District serves as a stronghold for Democrats and is made up of portions of Detroit and its suburbs.
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Here's When To Expect Results In Michigan's Primary Election
Polls close at 8 p.m. local time, and Michigan tends to count ballots quickly after that.
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Ann Arbor Primary Election To Send Rebuke, Or Approving Nod, To City's Big Changes In Past 12 Years
For years, the council has worked on policies designed to address the high cost of housing in Ann Arbor.
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State Of The Race: Democrats Line Up Behind Benson, Republicans Face Off In Brutal Two-Way Primary
Starting with a relatively crowded field, the race is down to two: U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) and businessman Perry Johnson.
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Plans For North Dakota Nickel Processing Unclear As Company Also Evaluates Michigan Site
This is the second in a two-part series about North Dakota projects that would process Minnesota mining materials.
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Safety Concerns In Michigan Prisons Grow After Pension Bills Are Vetoed
Michigan correctional officers are calling Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent veto of two pension bills a major setback.
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Campaign Records Show Maasdam Refunded Palantir Executive's Contribution
Neither Brink nor Lawrence has received campaign contributions from Palantir employees.
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The Rise Of Yemeni Coffeehouses In Dearborn And Beyond
The mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, Abdullah Hammoud, declared the city the “Coffee Capital of America” in November 2025.
