Michigan Politics

In the last 4 hours

Michigan local pols resign after election, then quickly replaced by appointment, not new election Just The News03:17

Republican road funding plan passes in Michigan House Michigan Public02:45

Earlier today

Amid Trump tariff war, Windsor eyes Aug. 31 as end date for tunnel bus to Detroit Toronto Sun00:18

In the last 6 hours

Michigan rural libraries brace for hit from Trump order targeting spending Bridge Magazine23:49 19-Mar-25

U.S. consumer sentiment drops by nearly 11% in March as Trump triggered inflation fears rise Cryptopolitan23:37 19-Mar-25

Michigan voters share regrets of voting Trump CBS News23:32 19-Mar-25

In the last 8 hours

MI AG Nessel: More lawsuits vs. Trump possible; Dems will ‘have deep regrets that they didn’t do more’ Michigan Public23:08 19-Mar-25

Pollster: Duggan's independent run for governor may spell doom for Democrats FOX 2 Detroit22:52 19-Mar-25

Michigan leaders want to protect school DEI efforts under Trump Chalkbeat22:20 19-Mar-25

Michigan House passes GOP roads package without Democratic counter-proposal in sight Bridge Magazine22:08 19-Mar-25

Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin says her job is to be more than just an 'activist' against Trump MailOnline22:06 19-Mar-25

Yesterday

Stateside: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Michigan Public20:41 19-Mar-25

FTC's Roth to the Michigan Supreme Court: Proposed Disclosure Improvements Are Necessary Fix the Court (Press Release)20:33 19-Mar-25

Michigan sheriffs: We're too overwhelmed to help ICE round up immigrants Bridge Magazine20:06 19-Mar-25

Trump Puts New Restrictions On Social Security: What To Do In MI Patch19:29 19-Mar-25

Trump’s latest jab at Canada conflicts with views of his ambassador pick from Michigan Muskegon Chronicle, Michigan19:06 19-Mar-25

A Democratic Blueprint for Hope Political Wire17:03 19-Mar-25

April 2025: Alcohol Awareness and Underage Drinking Prevention Month Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:23 19-Mar-25

April 2025: Child Abuse Prevention Month Michigan State Government (Press Release)15:22 19-Mar-25

Michigan House Republicans Introduce Bill to Halt Gender-Affirming Surgeries and Care for Minors Pride Source15:19 19-Mar-25

People Are “Terrified.” Mallory McMorrow Has a Democratic Blueprint for Hope Vanity Fair14:16 19-Mar-25

Who is Tudor Dixon? Trump-backed businesswoman eyeing a political comeback in Michigan The Times of India13:09 19-Mar-25

Activists, academics discuss the intersectionality of reproductive politics The Michigan Daily12:48 19-Mar-25

Tudor Dixon considering 2026 Michigan run for Senate or governor Washington Examiner10:51 19-Mar-25

Trump power plant pollution rollbacks threaten Michiganders, advocates warn Grand Rapids Press, Michigan10:47 19-Mar-25

CNN host and research fellow sit down to discuss Israel-Palestine conflict The Michigan Daily04:30 19-Mar-25

Michigan House approves 0.2% income tax cut, sends bill to Senate Michigan Public03:55 19-Mar-25

Republican Tudor Dixon considers run for Michigan governor or U.S. Senate Flint Journal, Michigan03:14 19-Mar-25

In the last 7 days

New tax cut bill passes through the Michigan House of Representatives WILX23:50 18-Mar-25

Republican Tudor Dixon praises Trump as she eyes 2026 run for governor or Senate in key… Fox News22:46 18-Mar-25

Michigan House votes to cut income taxes as Senate eyes targeted relief Bridge Magazine21:53 18-Mar-25

Michigan libraries, museums may feel impacts of Trump’s latest federal downsizing Flint Journal, Michigan21:38 18-Mar-25

Delta College student group to host Attorney General Dana Nessel for LGBTQ rights discussion MLive.com, Michigan20:20 18-Mar-25

Michigan House Democrats plan to reintroduce bill package on public official accountability Michigan Public19:19 18-Mar-25

No Charges for MSP Troopers in Fatal 2024 Shooting of Fugitive Eric Michael Fiddler Michigan State Government (Press Release)19:01 18-Mar-25

Pressure mounts for Michigan’s congressional GOP to host in-person town halls Flint Journal, Michigan18:45 18-Mar-25

Automakers scramble for options in negotiations with Trump as tariff deadline nears Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky17:50 18-Mar-25

Tractor parade at Michigan Capitol: Farmers rally to fight ‘burdensome regulations’ Flint Journal, Michigan16:43 18-Mar-25

What Trump’s pledge to repeal EV, climate regulations means to Michigan Bridge Magazine14:46 18-Mar-25

Dr. Michael Bastedo speaks at Ford School on college lottery admissions The Michigan Daily04:27 18-Mar-25

Video: Is Detroit Mayoral Candidate Mary Sheffield Trying to Show She's Hipper Than You Think? Deadline Detroit04:13 18-Mar-25

Five bills to watch the Michigan state legislature: February 2025 The Michigan Daily01:42 18-Mar-25

US retail sales rise less than expected in February The Financial Express23:23 17-Mar-25

Michigan’s REAL ID deadline: What you need to know before May 7 Bridge Magazine22:10 17-Mar-25

Whitmer proposes hike in landfill dumping fee as some landfills near capacity Michigan Public21:50 17-Mar-25

Michigan Republicans turn to tele-town halls as Trump critics demand answers Bridge Magazine21:30 17-Mar-25

Michigan to add 679 area code to metro Detroit, require 10-digit dialing Bridge Magazine19:38 17-Mar-25

Trump’s looming tariff deadline could trigger ‘self-inflicted recession,’ Slotkin warns Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky17:55 17-Mar-25

Trump’s Doe targeting University of Michigan for alleged ‘race-exclusionary practices’ Flint Journal, Michigan17:29 17-Mar-25

House GOP to vote on tax rollback this week Michigan Public13:37 17-Mar-25

Transcript: Rep. Debbie Dingell on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 16, 2025 CBS News17:10 16-Mar-25

Scott Jennings gets an earful from Michigan Dem over Trump's tariff disaster in her state The Raw Story15:42 16-Mar-25

Michigan judge's order for Walmart shoplifters to wash cars squashed by his boss Fox News10:02 16-Mar-25

Q&A: How the mayor of an American border city is handling the trade war Yahoo! UK & Ireland09:11 16-Mar-25

'The Week That Was:' Will Detroit Mayor Duggan Be a Spoiler in Governor's Race Deadline Detroit22:20 15-Mar-25

Voters flood town halls with fears of Social Security cuts, putting heat on GOP over Musk and… The Washington Times14:39 15-Mar-25

5 takeaways from JD Vance’s March visit to Michigan Muskegon Chronicle, Michigan12:22 15-Mar-25

U-M, Grand Valley targeted for civil rights probes by Trump administration Bridge Magazine00:50 15-Mar-25

Vance to Protesters: 'Don't You All Have Jobs?' NewsMax23:53 14-Mar-25

Benson recall petitions rejected by Board of State Canvassers Michigan Public23:08 14-Mar-25

Federal Reserve Board Approves the Acquisition of Sterling Bank and Trust, F.S.B. by EverBank… Business Wire (Press Release)22:56 14-Mar-25

See photos and video from JD Vance’s visit to Bay County manufacturer Flint Journal, Michigan21:26 14-Mar-25

Vice President Vance touts administration's efforts to rebuild manufacturing during mid-Michigan visit Michigan Public20:24 14-Mar-25

U-M, Grand Valley targeted for civil rights investigations by Trump administration Bridge Magazine19:54 14-Mar-25

AG Nessel Charges Two in Alleged Gift Card Scam Targeting Metro Detroit Meijer Stores, Thousands of Altered Gift Cards… Michigan State Government (Press Release)19:45 14-Mar-25

Takeaways, fact-checks: Vance defends tariffs, urges patience in Michigan Bridge Magazine19:42 14-Mar-25

Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley eyes third term Flint Beat19:38 14-Mar-25

March 27, 2025: Medical Billers Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)19:36 14-Mar-25

March 26, 2025: Science Appreciation Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)19:36 14-Mar-25

JD Vance champions ‘American comeback’ during Michigan factory tour Flint Journal, Michigan18:53 14-Mar-25

'Don't You All Have Jobs?': JD Vance Calls On Protesters Demonstrating Against His Event To Get … The Daily Caller18:47 14-Mar-25

VP Vance at Plastics Manufacturer in Michigan C-Span (Video)18:36 14-Mar-25

Michigan Swing Voters Have Regrets Political Wire17:36 14-Mar-25

Michigan’s economy threatened by Trump’s trade war, Canadian official says near Detroit Muskegon Chronicle, Michigan17:31 14-Mar-25

3 takeaways from Michigan visit by former trans youth turned conservative activist Grand Rapids Press, Michigan17:23 14-Mar-25

Is Lansing headed toward its own constitutional crisis? Part II Michigan Public17:11 14-Mar-25

Missile defense site should be built in Michigan, congressmen say Grand Rapids Press, Michigan16:53 14-Mar-25

Michigan’s Education Board Passes Resolution Condemning Trump Orders to ‘Defund’ Public Education The 74 Million16:30 14-Mar-25

Whitmer vape tax plan would ban most flavors as ‘contraband’ Bridge Magazine16:30 14-Mar-25

Amid Trump rollbacks, emissions lab workers in Michigan rally to ‘save the EPA’ Grand Rapids Press, Michigan16:22 14-Mar-25

Michigan vape tax plan would ban most flavors as ‘contraband’ Bridge Magazine16:09 14-Mar-25

Vice President JD Vance lands in mid-Michigan Muskegon Chronicle, Michigan15:49 14-Mar-25

Michigan readers split on Trump’s tariffs, energy cost concerns Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan15:22 14-Mar-25

March 31, 2025: Transgender Day of Visibility Michigan State Government (Press Release)15:22 14-Mar-25

March 29, 2025: National Vietnam War Veterans Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)15:22 14-Mar-25

March 22-28, 2025: Doula Appreciation Week Michigan State Government (Press Release)15:22 14-Mar-25

March 17-23, 2025: Lynch Syndrome Awareness Week Michigan State Government (Press Release)15:22 14-Mar-25

Michigan GOP proposes restrictions on foreign land ownership, use of Chinese communications tech Grand Rapids Press, Michigan15:11 14-Mar-25

Police agencies working to ensure JD Vance has ‘successful and safe’ Michigan visit Grand Rapids Press, Michigan14:00 14-Mar-25

Vice President Vance Speaks at Plastics Manufacturer in Michigan C-Span (Video)13:00 14-Mar-25

Democrat Lawmaker Urges Treasury to Halt Trump’s Strategic Crypto Reserve Plans DeFi Planet07:34 14-Mar-25

Michigan Senate passes book closing budget bills Michigan Public02:36 14-Mar-25

Whitmer, Trump have what governor calls a ‘productive meeting’ at White House Bay City Times, Michigan01:19 14-Mar-25

Michigan joins lawsuit against Trump administration over US Department of Education cuts WNDU TV 16, Indiana22:53 13-Mar-25

Trump’s pick for ambassador to Canada agrees it’s a sovereign state, says he has 'special… Ottawa Citizen22:47 13-Mar-25

Whitmer, Detroit's Big Three push back on Trump's tariffs FOX 2 Detroit21:24 13-Mar-25

Michigan ambulance providers: We were shorted $6M. Service may suffer Bridge Magazine21:20 13-Mar-25

KitKat wins mayor of CandyTown in Michigan ranked-choice voting mock election Grand Rapids Press, Michigan20:51 13-Mar-25

Pete Buttigieg says he won’t run for office in Michigan Gay City News20:43 13-Mar-25

Michigan teachers, parents grapple with looming uncertainty of Trump education cuts Flint Journal, Michigan20:10 13-Mar-25

Why Pete Buttigieg said ‘no’ to Michigan’s open political races Advocate.com19:53 13-Mar-25

The dark horse Democrat who is eying a 2028 White House run MailOnline19:48 13-Mar-25

'Fear, anxiety' for Michigan Ukrainian refugees as Trump considers deportation Bridge Magazine19:08 13-Mar-25

Buttigieg won’t seek Michigan Senate seat, leaving door open for 2028 White House bid PBS Online18:59 13-Mar-25

Doge adds to Wall of Savings: here’s where it claims it will save money in Michigan Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan18:56 13-Mar-25

Buttigieg rules out Michigan governor, Senate bids, keeping open possible 2028 presidential run Just The News18:27 13-Mar-25

Former US transportation chief Pete Buttigieg opts out of Senate run Anadolu Agency17:21 13-Mar-25

Michigan’s Senate Race Is Heating Up — Even Without Pete Buttigieg NOTUS16:12 13-Mar-25

Michigan House to MHSAA: Keep transgender girls out of female high school sports MLive.com, Michigan16:11 13-Mar-25

Pete Buttigieg won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run WNEM15:58 13-Mar-25

Buttigieg says he will not run for Michigan governor, US Senate KELO TV15:48 13-Mar-25

Pete Buttigieg won't seek Senate, governor jobs amid presidential bid speculation ABC News15:28 13-Mar-25

Fearing Trump LGBTQ+ policies, Michigan city councilman says he may flee to Mexico Flint Journal, Michigan15:15 13-Mar-25

Pete Buttigieg Decides Not to Enter Michigan Senate Race, Leaving Door Open for Possible 2028 Presidential Run People15:06 13-Mar-25

Pete Buttigieg says he won't run for Senate, leaving door open for possible White House bid CBS News14:57 13-Mar-25

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Latest politics news in Michigan including updates on local, state and federal legislature, abortion law, strike action, and more.

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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