Some undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens in Michigan have a pathway to legal residency under a new executive action by President Joe Biden.
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Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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Michigan splash pad shooter was a known risk. 'Red flag' law didn't stop him
Authorities say splash pad shooter showed signs of mental illness, but no one reported him under Michigan’s new ‘red flag’ gun confiscation law.
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What farmers want from Michigan’s next U.S. senator
Members of Michigan’s agriculture industry outline what they’re watching in Congress as negotiations over the latest farm bill ramp up and U.S Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a longtime champion of farming issues in Congress, prepares to retire.
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Michigan’s ‘queen of ag’ is retiring, risking Democratic U.S. Senate seat
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s electoral dominance in Michigan was fueled by her crossover appeal to Republicans in the state’s agricultural industry. Farmers haven’t settled on a successor.
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Michigan splash pad shooting: What we know, and what to expect next
After a shooting in Rochester Hills wounded nine on Saturday, some are wondering whether any of Michigan’s recently enacted gun laws could have quashed the problem before it occurred.
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Why Trump courts Detroit: He won’t win city. In close race, he won’t have to
Former President Donald Trump was back in Detroit again on Saturday. He picked up the endorsement of former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and some rappers, but has little chance of winning the predominantly Democratic city
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Will Michigan bar bump stocks after Supreme Court rejects federal ban?
After court overturns ban the devices that modify semiautomatic rifles, some in Michigan seek to add state prohibitions. Gov. Whitmer is reviewing next steps.
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Michigan elections FAQ: Are candidate disqualifications the new norm?
State and local election officials disqualified 27 candidates from the 2024 ballot this year. Is this our new normal?
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Michigan elections FAQ video: poll accuracy, drop box security and more
Watch Bridge Michigan’s latest installment of Elections FAQ, a new weekly video feature in which reporters answer reader questions.
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Signature gatherers accused of sinking Michigan GOP campaigns to face trial
Three petition circulators who helped cost five Republican GOP candidates a shot at the 2022 gubernatorial nomination will face trial on felony charges, a judge has ruled.