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'Detroit in Black And White:' Ex-Detroit Police Chief James Craig Makes His Case for Being Mayor Deadline Detroit12:50 18-May-25
MSU Prof: Detroit’s Next Mayor Can Do These 3 Things To Support Neighborhoods Beyond Downtown Deadline Detroit12:40 18-May-25
In the last 7 days
Michigan Native Kid Rock Fires Back At Springsteen For Attacking Trump Overseas Deadline Detroit14:59 17-May-25
Trump’s withdrawal of federal funds forces Ivy League to trim budgets The Economic Times06:55 17-May-25
Medicaid work requirements could mean 200K Michiganders lose coverage Michigan Public01:27 17-May-25
Michigan City shuts down two hotels over ‘severe’ code violations Northwest Indiana Times, Indiana00:44 17-May-25
Fisherman discovers century-old shipwreck in the fog in Lake Michigan CBS News23:55 16-May-25
AG Nessel Secures Preliminary Injunction to Reinstate $370 Million in Public Health Grant Cuts in Michigan Michigan State Government (Press Release)22:52 16-May-25
What is the year-old Michigan company named in Trump’s $600B investment deal? Flint Journal, Michigan22:03 16-May-25
As lawmakers prep budget, economists warn tariffs may cost Michigan 13,000 jobs Bridge Magazine21:39 16-May-25
At one West Michigan manufacturer, Trump’s tariffs bring mixed feelings MLive.com, Michigan21:35 16-May-25
AG Nessel Joins Coalition Opposing Moratorium to Prohibit State AI Regulations Michigan State Government (Press Release)20:50 16-May-25
Trump’s Middle East tour: Michigan manufacturer signs historic deal with Qatar Airways Grand Rapids Press, Michigan20:11 16-May-25
St. Joseph County Man Convicted of Three Counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct Michigan State Government (Press Release)20:09 16-May-25
Stateside: Friday, May 16, 2025 Michigan Public19:41 16-May-25
Lawmakers Leave Michigan Congressman Shri Thanedar Hanging In His Push to Impeach Trump Deadline Detroit18:59 16-May-25
'It was my duty to step down' — Former US Ambassador to Ukraine confirms resignation over Trump's policy The Kyiv Independent17:43 16-May-25
No coffee, no desk phones, layoffs: Donald Trump cuts hit Ivy League hard The Times of India17:42 16-May-25
GOP cuts to clean energy tax credits would deal a blow to Michigan, businesses warn Grand Rapids Press, Michigan17:39 16-May-25
Lawmakers working with less money in the state budget as Michigan faces economic headwinds Michigan Public17:31 16-May-25
June 2025: Immigrant Heritage Month Michigan State Government (Press Release)17:09 16-May-25
May 29, 2025: Black Legacy Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)17:09 16-May-25
May 29, 2025: 529 Awareness Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)17:09 16-May-25
Should Michigan’s same-sex marriage ban be overturned? Voters may decide next year. Grand Rapids Press, Michigan17:08 16-May-25
Trump wants to bring US manufacturing jobs back. Robot companies see an opportunity Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky16:50 16-May-25
May 18-24, 2025: Public Works Week Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:49 16-May-25
May 18, 2025: Asian American Pacific Islander Day Against Hate and Bullying Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:49 16-May-25
AG Nessel Reissues Post-Storm Scams Alerts Following Severe Weather Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:26 16-May-25
Annoying Dem lawmaker who wants to impeach Trump makes hugely embarrassing gaffe on camera MailOnline16:01 16-May-25
Former US ambassador to Ukraine admits she decided to quit because of Trump European Pravda15:45 16-May-25
Nessel charges politically connected former legislative staffer with corruption Michigan Public04:57 16-May-25
James Comey Trump threat row: Whitmer, Matt Gaetz's old ‘86’ claims surface Hindustan Times03:31 16-May-25
Metro Detroit advocate for sickle cell patients worry about potential Trump cuts FOX 2 Detroit01:21 16-May-25
‘The entire process has failed‘: Michigan corrections officers rally for stalled pension bills Flint Journal, Michigan22:59 15-May-25
Will Michigan’s Pete Buttigieg run again for president? Grand Rapids Press, Michigan22:38 15-May-25
May 31- June 8, 2025: Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week Michigan State Government (Press Release)22:29 15-May-25
Toledo Man Sentenced for 1997 Lenawee County Cold-Case Homicide Michigan State Government (Press Release)20:47 15-May-25
Nessel: ‘Grave concerns,’ but no more charges in $25M Michigan earmark probe Bridge Magazine20:33 15-May-25
Nessel: Ex-legislative aide bought gold bars, rare coins in $25M earmark embezzlement case Flint Journal, Michigan20:06 15-May-25
Attorney General Nessel and a Coalition of Attorneys General Issue Joint Statement on Supreme Court Birthright… Michigan State Government (Press Release)19:46 15-May-25
Complete Health Park Founder Charged with Multiple Felonies for Misusing State Grant Funds Michigan State Government (Press Release)17:44 15-May-25
Michigan congressman backs down from impeachment vote on Trump Saginaw News, Michigan15:44 15-May-25
Detroit mayoral candidates to face off at forum focused on community issues Metro Times Detroit15:29 15-May-25
Michigan has deadliest flu season for kids in 20+ years Muskegon Chronicle, Michigan15:26 15-May-25
19-year-old Ex-soldier Arrested Over Plot To Attack US Military Base For ISIS RTT News12:30 15-May-25
Could rank choice voting have its moment in Michigan? Michigan Public06:53 15-May-25
Former Michigan House speaker’s aide charged with embezzlement in $25M earmark case Grand Rapids Press, Michigan03:37 15-May-25
Washtenaw County prosecutor joins attorney general race Michigan Public01:07 15-May-25
Michigan Dem Won’t Force Trump Impeachment Vote After House Dem Pushback National Review Online00:26 15-May-25
Michigan House Democrat pulls Trump impeachment resolution amid opposition UPI23:23 14-May-25
Second Detroit Mayoral Candidate Forum Set for May 15 at 5:30 p.m. Watch the Live Stream. Deadline Detroit23:12 14-May-25
President Donald Trump's policies among the hot topics at this week's meeting of historic preservationists in Michigan Michigan Public22:12 14-May-25
Michigan Man Accused of Plotting ISIS-Inspired Terror Attack on U.S. Military Base National Review Online22:05 14-May-25
FBI: Man plotted ISIS-inspired mass shooting at Army site in Michigan Bridge Magazine21:50 14-May-25
Lawmakers extend their financial disclosure deadline due to Benson’s buggy website Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan21:49 14-May-25
Swing state judge strikes down 24-hour abortion waiting period as unconstitutional Fox News21:36 14-May-25
Smart politics or a publicity stunt? The man behind the latest effort to impeach Donald Trump MailOnline20:46 14-May-25
Trump's EPA weakens PFAS drinking water limits. What it means for Michigan Bridge Magazine19:46 14-May-25
Democrats to reject Trump impeachment effort led by Michigan congressman WCPO TV, Ohio18:20 14-May-25
Survey: Many Michigan retailers feeling the effects of President Donald Trump's tariffs Michigan Public18:18 14-May-25
The show notes: China, Russia, Sinwar, Tax Bill, Student Loans, Nap Time, & Original Sin Erick Erickson's Show Notes17:23 14-May-25
Democratic congressman from Michigan pushes articles of impeachment against Trump, but colleagues criticize it Michigan Public17:18 14-May-25
Mich. man accused of planning mass shooting at military base for ISIS CBS News16:29 14-May-25
Michigan Democratic Congressman Pushes Impeachment For Trump Patch16:18 14-May-25
Abortion Haven State Just Got Worse The Daily Caller15:47 14-May-25
Ex-GOP Congressman Dave Trott Thinks of Running Again, But as A Democrat or Independent Deadline Detroit14:44 14-May-25
AG Nessel Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Stop Unlawful Dismantling of HHS Michigan State Government (Press Release)14:08 14-May-25
AG Nessel on Northland v. Nessel Opinion Michigan State Government (Press Release)14:08 14-May-25
House Democrats try to censure Rep. Schriver WEMU FM13:53 14-May-25
Detroit’s next mayor can do these 3 things to support neighborhoods beyond downtown The Conversation (US)13:36 14-May-25
House Democrat launches impeachment proceedings against Trump The Independent09:58 14-May-25
Meet Trump's key Arab ally on Michigan mission TRT World04:07 14-May-25
Five bills to watch in the Michigan state legislature: April 2025 The Michigan Daily03:50 14-May-25
Judge strikes down Michigan abortion restrictions Michigan Public02:51 14-May-25
Michigan House Dems accuse GOP colleague of racist speech, move to censure Michigan Public01:20 14-May-25
Michigan court finds multiple abortion regulations to be unconstitutional Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan00:47 14-May-25
Michigan GOP Rep. Bill Huizenga confirms he is interested in running for Senate Just The News00:31 14-May-25
Court overturns Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period for abortions, mandatory counseling Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan00:07 14-May-25
Michigan Senate Dems finalizing $84.5B budget: Time for House to ‘get serious’ Bridge Magazine00:07 14-May-25
Michigan judge strikes down 24-hour abortion wait as unconstitutional Bridge Magazine00:07 14-May-25
Rashida Tlaib seeks to oust fellow Democrat Shri Thanedar, endorses challenger Grand Rapids Press, Michigan22:38 13-May-25
Trump says $600B Saudi Arabia investment deal will include Michigan spending Flint Journal, Michigan22:08 13-May-25
Trump cuts hit Michigan violence prevention programs: ‘This will cost lives’ Bridge Magazine21:54 13-May-25
Michigan Democrats move to censure lawmaker over alleged racist House floor speech Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan21:03 13-May-25
AG Nessel Joins Coalition Suing Trump Administration Over Illegal Immigration Conditions Placed on Billions in Federal… Michigan State Government (Press Release)20:31 13-May-25
Washtenaw County prosecutor’s run for attorney general will focus on common man MLive.com, Michigan15:23 13-May-25
Fetuses could count as a tax dependent under Michigan House bill Michigan Public12:56 13-May-25
Keeping the $5.5 billion Great Lakes fishery afloat as Trump administration considers cuts Michigan Public10:09 13-May-25
Fight over proposed Medicaid cuts growing in Michigan Michigan Public04:58 13-May-25
Trump promises not to claw back federal cash to keep invasive carp from the Great Lakes Flint Journal, Michigan00:07 13-May-25
Trump supporter and green card holder detained for over a month by ICE The Independent22:20 12-May-25
May 17, 2025: Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Awareness Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)22:17 12-May-25
May 17, 2025: 517 Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)22:17 12-May-25
May 16, 2025: Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation (CDG) Awareness Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)22:17 12-May-25
May 15, 2025: MPS Awareness Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)22:17 12-May-25
Government official's gun flash costs Michigan county $100,000 Bridge Magazine22:11 12-May-25
Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate joins crowded race for US Senate WDET21:09 12-May-25
Detroit Will Breathe (DWB) Demands Justice for Patrick Lyoya, Following Mistrial of Killer Cop The jury trial of… Left Voice20:31 12-May-25
AG Nessel Warns Consumers About Rise in Celebrity Impersonation Scams Michigan State Government (Press Release)19:25 12-May-25
Gov. Whitmer Proclaims Week of May 11-17 as Women’s Health Week Michigan State Government (Press Release)18:53 12-May-25
Ex-Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate jumps into US Senate race Bridge Magazine18:27 12-May-25
Michigan AG sues Trump over ‘energy emergency’ used to fast-track oil and gas projects Bay City Times, Michigan17:39 12-May-25
Michigan County Settles Lawsuit Over Gun At Zoom Meeting HuffPost (US)17:37 12-May-25
Republicans Unveil House Bill Affecting 2.6M MI Medicaid Recipients Patch17:33 12-May-25
Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Emmet and Kent Counties Michigan State Government (Press Release)15:29 12-May-25
Michigan Minds podcast: Tiny Lesotho a target of Trump’s trade war University of Michigan15:00 12-May-25
Michigan 44th in 4th-grade reading, among bottom 10 for Covid learning loss, report finds Grand Rapids Press, Michigan14:34 12-May-25
Tlaib Backs Primary Challenger to Detroit Colleague Political Wire14:17 12-May-25
Detroit State Rep. Joe Tate Joins the Race For U.S. Senate Deadline Detroit14:15 12-May-25
Who’s behind 21 Michigan billboards criticizing Trump’s national parks cuts? Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan12:41 12-May-25
Big three Detroit car makers claim Trump’s UK tariff deal hurts American auto industry Car Dealer Magazine11:04 12-May-25
In the last month
Michigan DNR halts plan to euthanize Canada geese with gas chambers Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan23:06 11-May-25
Detroit lawmaker Joe Tate joins Michigan’s crowded 2026 U.S. Senate race Grand Rapids Press, Michigan19:12 11-May-25
Fmr. State House Speaker Joe Tate launches campaign for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat Michigan Public17:41 11-May-25
'The Week That Was:' U-M's Tipping Point. Will Its New President Stand Up to Trump? Deadline Detroit16:12 11-May-25

      
            
      
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Michigan is considered a battleground state. In the federal government, Michigan is represented by two U.S. Senators and thirteen U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow are Democrats. Of the thirteen Representatives, seven are Democrats and six are Republican. Michigan has a Democrat governor, Gretchen Whitmer, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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