Michigan Politics

In the last hour

Michigan House Democrats plan to reintroduce bill package on public official accountability Michigan Public19:19

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

In the last 2 hours

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

In the last 4 hours

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

In the last 6 hours

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

Earlier today

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

Five bills to watch the Michigan state legislature: February 2025 The Michigan Daily01:42

Yesterday

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

In the last 7 days

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

Pete Buttigieg will announce he won’t seek US Senate seat in Michigan, source says The Press-Enterprise, California14:46 13-Mar-25

These 8 Michigan Democrats Face Backlash After Supporting Anti-Transgender Sports Resolution Pride Source14:37 13-Mar-25

Your Michigan beer may cost more thanks to Trump’s trade war Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan14:31 13-Mar-25

Pete Buttigieg reportedly won’t run for U.S. Senate, keeping 2028 presidential hopes alive Advocate.com14:27 13-Mar-25

Buttigieg won’t seek Michigan U.S. Senate seat, eyes presidency, report states MLive.com, Michigan14:18 13-Mar-25

Traverse City Resident Pete Buttigieg Won't Be Running for U.S. Senate in Michigan Deadline Detroit14:00 13-Mar-25

'Detroit in Black and White:' Will James Craig's GOP Ties to Trump Help His Mayoral Bid? Deadline Detroit13:29 13-Mar-25

Poll: Kamala Harris Would Beat Donald Trump in Michigan If Election Were Held Now Deadline Detroit13:09 13-Mar-25

Michigan Supreme Court selects new chief justice ABC News13:00 13-Mar-25

Pete Buttigieg to announce he won't seek U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, source says MailOnline12:57 13-Mar-25

Report: Buttigieg Not Running for Mich. US Senate Seat NewsMax12:06 13-Mar-25

Most Michigan counties grew in population last year. See if yours was one of them. Grand Rapids Press, Michigan11:51 13-Mar-25

Michigan Senate Democrats roll out plan for expanding childcare resources WEMU FM10:06 13-Mar-25

From Michigan to Hungary, foreign factories are facing local pushback Rest of World10:04 13-Mar-25

Stateside Podcast: Trump turns to Michigan for U.S. ambassadors Michigan Public09:09 13-Mar-25

Stateside Podcast: Making sense of Michigan's immigration data Michigan Public01:09 13-Mar-25

Celebrity chef asks Trump to free Michigan man arrested by ICE FOX 2 Detroit23:20 12-Mar-25

What Trump’s pledge to repeal EV, climate regulations mean to Michigan Bridge Magazine22:43 12-Mar-25

Southwest Detroit flood restorations are moving on schedule, says Mayor Duggan FOX 2 Detroit22:09 12-Mar-25

Ex DPD Chief James Craig to run for Detroit Mayor FOX 2 Detroit21:38 12-Mar-25

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist trying to buck the trend of LGs of the past Michigan Public21:37 12-Mar-25

Sen. Slotkin: Trump Won Because Americans' Brains Unformed NewsMax21:20 12-Mar-25

CBP director faces charges for allegedly defrauding FEMA and lying to feds Fox News21:06 12-Mar-25

Detroit Evening Report: Craig confirms mayoral bid; Dearborn Heights mayor tapped as ambassador to Tunisia + more WDET20:26 12-Mar-25

Muslim Michigan mayors who endorsed Trump named U.S. ambassadors Flint Journal, Michigan20:15 12-Mar-25

Senate Democrats propose $7,500 cash payment to all Michiganders with newborns Muskegon Chronicle, Michigan18:33 12-Mar-25

Education on the chopping block? Michigan school principals in D.C. fighting for funding Saginaw News, Michigan17:47 12-Mar-25

Former Detroit police chief James Craig makes mayoral run announcement FOX 2 Detroit16:14 12-Mar-25

James Craig announces run for mayor of Detroit FOX 2 Detroit16:14 12-Mar-25

Former police chief James Craig to announce run for Detroit mayor FOX 2 Detroit15:12 12-Mar-25

How Elissa Slotkin, a Moderate Michigan Democrat, Is Fighting Trump Tooth and Nail Vanity Fair12:13 12-Mar-25

House Democrats speak out against proposal requiring additional proof of citizenship to vote Michigan Public00:43 12-Mar-25

Trump, Canadian leaders back off tariffs for time being WILX00:03 12-Mar-25

How Michigan may be impacted by Trump plan to gut Department of Education Bridge Magazine23:25 11-Mar-25

Michigan Republicans advance income tax cut plan. Will it work? Bridge Magazine21:51 11-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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