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'The Week That Was:' Trump Nationalizing Elections? Kwame Gives Up Fight Against. Feds Deadline Detroit18:55 7-Feb-26

Yesterday

Michigan lawmakers introduce bill to change ‘dangerous’ knife laws WILX03:00 7-Feb-26

Michigan candidates for governor talk to MEA crowd Michigan Public01:18 7-Feb-26

In the last 7 days

Right to Life says MI civil rights violates its advocacy rights Michigan Public23:05 6-Feb-26

Stateside: Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 Michigan Public21:54 6-Feb-26

Former Prescott Man Convicted of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Michigan State Government (Press Release)20:35 6-Feb-26

Michigan governor hopefuls clash on free student meals, ICE at schools Bridge Magazine20:24 6-Feb-26

Michigan lawmakers urge NIH to stop beagle research at Wayne State MLive.com, Michigan20:11 6-Feb-26

AG Nessel Reminds Consumers to Protect Themselves on Online Gambling Sites Ahead of Super Bowl Michigan State Government (Press Release)18:43 6-Feb-26

Report: ICE contractors fund Mike Rogers US Senate campaign in Michigan The Gander17:36 6-Feb-26

Michigan Lawsuit Calls Big Oil a “Cartel” That’s Driving High Energy Bills Mother Jones12:31 6-Feb-26

Benson says feds should stay out of Michigan elections in speech at Detroit Economic Club Michigan Public08:20 6-Feb-26

Trump's call for federal oversight of elections intensifies clash with top Michigan officials Just The News04:01 6-Feb-26

From turkeys to Tigers tickets: 2026 governor hopefuls share anecdotes, pitch local leaders Flint Journal, Michigan00:46 6-Feb-26

Grow Michigan’s economy? Many pledges, few plans at gubernatorial forum Bridge Magazine00:43 6-Feb-26

With $3M ad buy, GOP governor candidate asks Michigan fans to skip Super Bowl halftime Bay City Times, Michigan22:33 5-Feb-26

Detroit Man Charged for Allegedly Committing Identity Theft to Obtain $400,000 in Unemployment Benefits, Rental… Michigan State Government (Press Release)21:24 5-Feb-26

AG Nessel Files Motion to Reopen ‘Conditional Approval’ of DTE Data Center Contracts Michigan State Government (Press Release)20:23 5-Feb-26

Trump Suggests Feds Oversee Detroit Elections. Democrats Push Back. Deadline Detroit17:41 5-Feb-26

Slotkin rejects Justice Department request for interview on Democrats’ video about ‘illegal orders’ Los Angeles Times16:32 5-Feb-26

Stateside: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 Michigan Public15:29 5-Feb-26

Epstein described Detroit as ‘petri dish’ for financial experiments, records show MLive.com, Michigan15:07 5-Feb-26

Retired Ohio and Michigan ICE agent criticizes Trump administration's enforcement WOSU Public Media10:09 5-Feb-26

Trump suggests federal takeover of Michigan elections, and 4 other major stories Saginaw News, Michigan10:01 5-Feb-26

4 living ex-Michigan governors make case for civility in politics Michigan Public05:31 5-Feb-26

Gophers men’s basketball never trails against No. 10 Michigan State Minnesota Daily02:49 5-Feb-26

Michigan officials split on President Trump’s calls for federal election takeover WILX00:06 5-Feb-26

Court Dismisses Trump Administration Effort to Block Michigan Climate Lawsuit Reason23:51 4-Feb-26

Former Michigan governors urge political civility ahead of 2026 midterms Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan23:08 4-Feb-26

Metro Detroit activists alarmed over President Trump's call for election changes FOX 2 Detroit22:58 4-Feb-26

Michigan’s U.S. Senate race is wide open Michigan Public22:44 4-Feb-26

Whitmer responds to Trump’s suggestion to federalize state elections WNEM22:31 4-Feb-26

Whitmer on Trump election take over talk: ‘Won’t happen on my watch’ Bridge Magazine22:27 4-Feb-26

Dana Nessel asks residents to report ‘concerning’ ICE actions in Michigan Bridge Magazine21:46 4-Feb-26

Muskegon commissioner Jay Kilgo enters Michigan State Senate race MLive.com, Michigan21:42 4-Feb-26

Ex-governors urge civility: Minneapolis ‘could be any place in Michigan’ Bridge Magazine21:26 4-Feb-26

Trump suggests federal takeover of Michigan elections, Whitmer objects Flint Journal, Michigan20:46 4-Feb-26

AG Nessel Launches Form for Reporting Immigration Action in Michigan Michigan State Government (Press Release)20:20 4-Feb-26

Illinois No. 3 in U.S. for high gas taxes Illinois Policy Institute19:49 4-Feb-26

Becker County Republican caucus straw poll shows Mike Lindell may be early GOP favorite in governor's race Detroit Lakes Tribune19:42 4-Feb-26

Michigan AG Nessel launches ICE activity tracker, warns of public safety risks MLive.com, Michigan19:39 4-Feb-26

Election math: A look at the numbers behind the Michigan state Senate District 35 race Bay City Times, Michigan19:35 4-Feb-26

Detroit Mayor Sheffield Had Busy First Month Unveiling Policy Changes Deadline Detroit17:26 4-Feb-26

‘A crash and burn disaster’: Child’s death prompts CPS accountability proposal MLive.com, Michigan16:25 4-Feb-26

Ex-Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick Stops Fighting Feds, Agrees He Owes $823,649 in Restitution Deadline Detroit15:44 4-Feb-26

State Senate 35th District primary results: 4 takeaways Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan14:18 4-Feb-26

Michigan Federal Court Rejects Trump Administration Efforts to Quash Michigan State Action on Climate JD Supra14:15 4-Feb-26

Table set for high stakes Michigan Senate special election Michigan Public13:04 4-Feb-26

Trump’s target was Canada, but Michigan takes the hit The Washington Post10:50 4-Feb-26

Live results: State Senate 35th District primary battle polls close at 8 p.m. MLive.com, Michigan00:18 4-Feb-26

Kwame Kilpatrick restitution deal: Attorney explains how ex-mayor got amount lowered FOX 2 Detroit23:52 3-Feb-26

Group touts signatures to put citizenship, voter ID question on Michigan ballot Bridge Magazine23:23 3-Feb-26

Trump: Detroit, Philadelphia & Atlanta Have Horrible Corruption In Elections, "The Federal… RealClearPolitics (Video)23:11 3-Feb-26

Prison officer assaults up in Michigan. Union asks state for change Bridge Magazine20:51 3-Feb-26

AG Nessel Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and … Michigan State Government (Press Release)20:14 3-Feb-26

Michigan Haitians land ‘little victory’ as judge blocks Trump plan to end protected status Grand Rapids Press, Michigan19:57 3-Feb-26

Museum discovers last living Engelandvaarder, aged 102 NL Times19:21 3-Feb-26

East Jackson school board president enters Michigan House race MLive.com, Michigan19:02 3-Feb-26

ICYMI: 1,700 Michiganders Are Losing Their Jobs Because of Trump’s Failed Economic Policies Democrats.org18:57 3-Feb-26

Detroit Democrat drops out of Secretary of State race Flint Journal, Michigan18:38 3-Feb-26

Michigan site based at Camp Grayling chosen for military drone testing Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan17:36 3-Feb-26

Federal judge rejects Kwame Kilpatrick’s bid to halt restitution garnishment MLive.com, Michigan17:06 3-Feb-26

A 'Vicious Cycle': How Nursing Shortage Could Worsen Under Trump Team's Plan Medpage Today17:04 3-Feb-26

General Motors CEO attends White House event with Trump MLive.com, Michigan15:03 3-Feb-26

Democrat Jocelyn Benson leads fundraising in Michigan governor’s race Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan12:34 3-Feb-26

AG Nessel prepares for possibility of ICE surge in Michigan Michigan Public04:57 3-Feb-26

Ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick makes deal to pay over $800K in restitution, court documents say FOX 2 Detroit04:30 3-Feb-26

Benson, James, Duggan grow money momentum in Michigan governor race Bridge Magazine03:22 3-Feb-26

Where Michigan gubernatorial candidates stand on data centers Bridge Magazine22:37 2-Feb-26

Federal food assistance changes taking $95M bite out of Michigan budget Bridge Magazine22:27 2-Feb-26

Republican Congressman Slams Daniel Biss For Response To Northwestern Encampment Protest Patch22:08 2-Feb-26

AG Nessel Files Amended Complaint in Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over ‘Declaring a National Energy Emergency’… Michigan State Government (Press Release)21:09 2-Feb-26

Michigan governor’s race 2026: James says he’ll disclose finances, expand FOIA MLive.com, Michigan20:16 2-Feb-26

Whitmer launches new blog, boasts recruiting nearly 4,000 possible candidates Grand Rapids Press, Michigan19:18 2-Feb-26

Stateside: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 Michigan Public16:34 2-Feb-26

Michigan Senate District 35 primary: What to know on Election Day MLive.com, Michigan12:38 2-Feb-26

Trump is trying to kill electric cars. A coalition is emerging to fight back. Boston Globe08:04 2-Feb-26

Michigan Democrats Accuse Duggan of Making Up Comment About Transgender Athletes Deadline Detroit18:10 1-Feb-26

In Michigan Senate race, Dems battle for bucks as Mike Rogers builds war chest Bridge Magazine16:16 1-Feb-26

Mike Duggan Strikes Back, Saying Democratic Party Only Unified in Hate For Trump, GOP and Him Deadline Detroit15:47 1-Feb-26

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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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