The Detroit City Council president crushes minister Solomon Kinloch Jr. to succeed Mike Duggan, who is running for governor.
Michigan Government
Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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In Michigan’s UP, a Head Start preschool closes. Blame the government shutdown
After its federal funding ran dry, a free preschool program for low-income kids in the Upper Peninsula has closed. Advocates say others are at risk.
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Food stamp delay hits Michigan: Residents ration, pantries scramble
The Trump administration agreed to resume partial SNAP payments but warned it could take “weeks” for reduced benefits to reach people. Michiganders are already grappling with the delay.
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2 plotted terror attacks at LGBTQ+ bars in Detroit area, authorities say
Two men faces terrorism charges in federal court but one defense attorney says the charges resulted from “fear-mongering.”
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FBI: Grand Blanc shooting was ‘targeted’ attack on Mormons: What we know
Check here for the latest developments from the church attack in Grand Blanc Township.
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Judges: Feds must continue SNAP food assistance. Michigan delays still expected
Two judges order Trump admin to use contingency funds for SNAP. Michiganders still expected to miss weekend food assistance payments.
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Michigan elections: Detroit mayor, 48 school bonds and more. What to know
Tuesday is election day in Michigan, where voters will decide races and issues in 72 of the state’s 83 counties. There’s a big vote for Detroit mayor, dozens of school bond proposals, city charter revisions and more.
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In a Democratic stronghold, a GOP edge: The only candidate on the ballot
Michigan Democrats are sounding alarms over an election clerk race in Southfield, where a Republican who challenged 2020 election results is the only candidate on the ballot.
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On brink of SNAP crisis, Michigan sends $4.5M to food banks. Will more follow?
With federal food assistance set to stop, Gov. Whitmer announces $4.5M for Michigan food banks. Senate Democrats want more, advance $71M plan.
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Michigan GOP governor hopefuls vow to end MEDC. John James skips debate
Republicans running for governor blast Michigan’s economic development approach in a debate skipped by John James, whose campaign called him a favorite in the 2026 race.