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In the last 4 hours

Michigan resident dies from rabies after contracting virus during medical care CBS News08:49

Earlier today

House speaker: Michigan safety trust fund high priority in spring session Michigan Public02:54

Abandoned boat still on Lake Michigan shore; man asks mayor for help FOX6 News Milwaukee02:37

State of the City: Mayor Duggan Talked About 12 Years of Great Progress. Will Speech Help Get Him Votes for Governor? Deadline Detroit02:04

Trump Unveils New 25% Tariffs On Imported Cars And Parts, UAW Voices Support CarBuzz01:53

Yesterday

Trump announces new auto tariffs; what it means for Michigan Bridge Magazine23:35 26-Mar-25

Michigan Republican supports higher taxes on EVs FOX 2 Detroit22:24 26-Mar-25

Higher electric bills coming for consumers after rate hike approved Just The News21:58 26-Mar-25

Trump's 'green bank' freeze puts Michigan climate, housing efforts in limbo Bridge Magazine21:54 26-Mar-25

Michigan Republican leader signals support for higher taxes on electric vehicles FOX 2 Detroit21:43 26-Mar-25

JD Vance was texting Signal chat he was ‘out for the day’ in Michigan, arguing patience Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan21:29 26-Mar-25

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivers his 12th - and final - State of the City address Michigan Public20:37 26-Mar-25

AG Nessel Urges Legal Professionals to Stand Strong in the Face of Bullying and Political Retribution Michigan State Government (Press Release)20:25 26-Mar-25

Michigan tribes stop cooperating with Army Corps Line 5 tunnel review Bay City Times, Michigan20:10 26-Mar-25

Michigan civic groups discuss election law changes, legislative action around voting Michigan Public20:06 26-Mar-25

Trump to announce auto tariffs Yahoo! US19:50 26-Mar-25

AG Nessel Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices Michigan State Government (Press Release)18:33 26-Mar-25

Michigan’s car seat law is about to change. Here’s what to know Muskegon Chronicle, Michigan17:20 26-Mar-25

Elon Musk’s Doge closes US Fish and Wildlife office in Michigan Flint Journal, Michigan15:44 26-Mar-25

AG Nessel Urges 23andMe Users to Consider Deleting Accounts Amid Bankruptcy Michigan State Government (Press Release)15:41 26-Mar-25

Trump Signs Order Changing Election Rules: What That Means For MI Patch15:37 26-Mar-25

Michigan Republicans look to classify U.P. natural gas power plants as clean, renewable Grand Rapids Press, Michigan11:08 26-Mar-25

Unaccompanied migrant children may face immigration courts alone as federal government cuts legal support funds Michigan Public06:01 26-Mar-25

UP gas generators would be classified as clean energy under bills in state House committee Michigan Public03:54 26-Mar-25

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's final State of the City FOX 2 Detroit02:44 26-Mar-25

View the Scenes of Celebration After ELHS Basketball Wins State Title and Read Mayor George Brookover’s Letter to the… East Lansing Info02:31 26-Mar-25

In the last 7 days

WATCH LIVE: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s last State of the City address WDET22:33 25-Mar-25

Trump cuts threaten funding to help feed kids in Michigan FOX 2 Detroit22:19 25-Mar-25

Michigan farmers facing ‘uncertain future’ amid funding freezes, tariff tensions Bridge Magazine21:35 25-Mar-25

AG Nessel Files Motion to Enforce, Motion for Injunction in Separate Lawsuits Against Trump Administration Michigan State Government (Press Release)21:13 25-Mar-25

As Michigan’s road costs rise, experts say current funding method ‘isn’t working’ Bridge Magazine20:24 25-Mar-25

Pennsylvania Memo: Inside Trump's Win and the McCormick Upset Patrick Ruffini20:07 25-Mar-25

When They Touch One Of Us, We All Rise Up: Ideas for a Fighting University Movement Left Voice-CUNY members propose… Left Voice20:03 25-Mar-25

AG Nessel Marks 6th Anniversary of Elder Abuse Task Force Michigan State Government (Press Release)17:29 25-Mar-25

Detroit Couple Charged with Making Nearly $150,000 in Fraudulent Disability Claims Michigan State Government (Press Release)15:38 25-Mar-25

Scholten Won’t Run for Senate in Michigan Political Wire14:26 25-Mar-25

USDA halts delivery of 600,000 pounds of food to Michigan food bank Grand Rapids Press, Michigan14:07 25-Mar-25

AG Nessel, former federal consumer protection head discuss gaps in consumer protection Michigan Public03:23 25-Mar-25

GOP legislators ask US Supreme Court to let them sue over Mich. election rules Michigan Public23:27 24-Mar-25

Old buildings, new ideas: Michiganders fight housing shortage with innovation Bridge Magazine22:50 24-Mar-25

Stateside: Monday, March 24, 2025 Michigan Public21:32 24-Mar-25

Fugitive Extradited to Michigan, Arraigned on First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Charge Michigan State Government (Press Release)20:40 24-Mar-25

Former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra Joins Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Representative Breen, Consumer Advocates … Michigan State Government (Press Release)20:40 24-Mar-25

Travel from Canada to Michigan dips 10% amid boycotts, border security fears Bridge Magazine19:37 24-Mar-25

A forgotten tax program could benefit seniors in the aftermath of mid-Michigan dam failures Flint Journal, Michigan18:57 24-Mar-25

Mayor Brenk, Commissioner Meyer attend ATLAS site grand opening in Detroit Lakes Detroit Lakes Tribune18:04 24-Mar-25

Postal privatization: Detroit letter carriers say ‘Hell No!’ People's World14:54 24-Mar-25

Trump’s tariff threat raises alarm in Michigan’s $104B agriculture industry MLive.com, Michigan13:31 24-Mar-25

'We can’t bear it': Republican locks office doors as constituents demand meeting The Raw Story12:39 24-Mar-25

Bill would take "invasive" question about mental health treatment off doctors' license applications Michigan Public09:03 24-Mar-25

Michigan Gov. Whitmer launches European trade trip amid U.S. tariff tensions Bay City Times, Michigan19:33 23-Mar-25

Using crypto tech at U.S. agencies is dangerous, finance expert warns Grand Rapids Press, Michigan11:26 22-Mar-25

Mich. House passes part of GOP-led education plan Michigan Public02:36 22-Mar-25

Senate leader asks judge to order House to send bills to Whitmer Michigan Public22:52 21-Mar-25

Michigan libraries prepare for impact as Trump moves to eliminate federal library agency Michigan Public22:42 21-Mar-25

Amid China fears, GOP seeks to bar some nonresidents from buying Michigan land Bridge Magazine22:26 21-Mar-25

Flint council candidate’s incumbency claim under review by Michigan attorney general Flint Journal, Michigan22:23 21-Mar-25

University of Michigan ends minority scholarship program amid Trump’s Dei crackdown Grand Rapids Press, Michigan22:20 21-Mar-25

Trump to Reopen ICE Detention Center in Michigan NewsMax22:13 21-Mar-25

Detroit Evening Report: Trump order aims to dismantle US Department of Education; March Madness + more WDET22:12 21-Mar-25

Six ways Michigan’s Dana Nessel is challenging Donald Trump’s agenda Bridge Magazine20:04 21-Mar-25

EMU releases official statement on Trump's DOE executive order WEMU FM20:02 21-Mar-25

Is Michigan’s Trump-fighting attorney general politicizing the office or saving Michiganders? Bridge Magazine19:44 21-Mar-25

MPSC Approves New $154 Million Consumers Energy Rate Hike Michigan State Government (Press Release)18:34 21-Mar-25

Stateside Podcast: Refugee resettlement agencies struggle after federal changes Michigan Public17:36 21-Mar-25

Michigan Lawmakers Reject Drivers Licenses for Undocumented Residents NewsMax17:19 21-Mar-25

Same-sex marriage in Michigan a decade later Michigan Public17:15 21-Mar-25

Governor appoints Sterling Heights Mayor to MEDC Executive Committee Macomb Daily, Michigan16:52 21-Mar-25

AG Nessel Joins Bipartisan Effort to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits Michigan State Government (Press Release)15:41 21-Mar-25

Mich. GOP Chair to Newsmax: Trump Shrinking Ed Dept. 'Wonderful' for Students NewsMax14:31 21-Mar-25

People from both sides of Detroit River to hold joint protests against rise of authoritarianism … Yahoo! UK & Ireland13:46 21-Mar-25

Doctors, health officials say Medicaid cuts would threaten Michigan’s health and its economy Flint Journal, Michigan13:14 21-Mar-25

Saturday marks 11 years since Mich. marriage equality decision Michigan Public10:06 21-Mar-25

Former Michigan coach charged with identity theft and computer hacking CBS News08:38 21-Mar-25

Budget book closing remains in limbo as deadline approaches Michigan Public03:50 21-Mar-25

Michigan lawmakers react to Trump's order, dismantling the Department of Education FOX 2 Detroit02:41 21-Mar-25

HAPPENING NOW: Michiganders protest outside Rep. Walberg's office as Trump signs order to end DOE ABC5702:36 21-Mar-25

UMich hosts former Michigan senators and party chairs for discussion on peaceful political dialogue The Michigan Daily02:27 21-Mar-25

Trump orders end to Department of Education. What it means for Michigan Bridge Magazine23:27 20-Mar-25

Michigan educators brace for impact after Trump orders federal education cuts Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan23:15 20-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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