Fact check: No evidence Abdul El-Sayed ‘pledged support’ to Muslim Brotherhood
In Michigan’s US Senate race, Republican Mike Rogers claimed without evidence that Democrat Abdul El-Sayed ‘pledged his support’ to the Muslim Brotherhood. Here are the facts.
Citizenship voting proposal denied ballot access by US, Michigan Supreme Courts
A group seeking to require proof of citizenship for Michigan elections is ‘deeply disappointed’ the proposal won’t make the fall ballot.
Feds halted work on project to stop invasive carp. Then Whitmer called Trump
The stop-work order lifted following a phone call between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and President Donald Trump. The unplanned call was yet another example of the Democratic governor’s unique relationship with the Republican president.
How MSU is using wasps to fight invasive beetles
As part of the MSU effort, more than 4,400 parasitoid wasps that lay eggs inside scarlet lily beetle larvae were released across Michigan.
Supreme Court weighs fate of blocked Michigan citizenship voting proposal
As Michigan finalizes its ballot, a group seeking to require proof of citizenship to vote in future elections is asking the US Supreme Court to revive a proposal blocked by the state.
Macho, macho men? El-Sayed, Rogers spar over ‘beta energy,’ football
More than a decade after Donald Trump brought his own brand of masculinity to the trail, Democrats like Abdul El-Sayed are projecting manhood as they try to return to power.
Michigan voter rolls: What election-year audit shows
Michigan auditor general finds state voter roll mostly clean but includes some noncitizens.
Fact check: Did John James vote to increase health costs for Michiganders?
During a campaign speech in August, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson told a crowd that US Rep. John James, her opponent in the November gubernatorial election, has voted several times to increase health costs for Michiganders.
Michigan colleges debut 3-year degrees in bid to cut costs, attract students
Four Michigan colleges unveil three-year bachelor’s degrees amid a national movement, enrollment struggles and controversy.
JD Vance stumps for Michigan GOP; swipes at El-Sayed for wife comments
Vice President JD Vance was back in Michigan this week, stumping for GOP candidates while making the case against Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate
Michigan school districts offer insurance-free care to beat rising health costs
Direct primary care typically works outside insurance. But what if it were instead added to existing coverage? Three Michigan school districts are giving it a try.
Michigan Democrats at convention: Calls to unify, fight against Trump
Michigan Democrats officially nominated Winnie Brinks to be Jocelyn Benson’s running mate on Saturday in the party’s first statewide convention since the primary. Officials preached unity, but some tensions remained.
As crisis looms for Michigan rural townships, bills to help sit idle in Lansing
Small towns have trouble attracting leaders and are saddled with increasing responsibilities, but efforts to help struggle to even get a hearing in the Capitol.
Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed attacks Mike Rogers over pharma industry ties
Mike Rogers once said he believed pharmaceutical companies saw him as a ‘champion’ in Congress, but he’s never worked as a lobbyist for the industry, as Abdul El-Sayed claimed.
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