Dem’s chances at the governor’s chair often run through Detroit and Wayne County. Strong connections and support there can make a big difference, past election results suggest.
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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5 things Michigan Republicans want in 2018
In a major election year, can anything worthwhile get done in Lansing?
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Wealthy benefit most from Michigan’s energy savings plans, study finds
Programs designed to help customers lower energy bills aren’t benefiting those who need them most.
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Need broadband in Michigan? Rural life can mean you’re out of luck
Households, students and small business in much of rural Michigan struggle with slow Internet
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Wiring rural Michigan with broadband, one home at a time
A small fiber optic firm near Grand Rapids fills in the broadband gap for rural Michigan families
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Michigan GOP hopefuls have a choice: Love Trump or leave race.
To win the primary for governor, Republicans must remain loyal to the president. But that could hurt them in the general election.
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Are Michigan Dems running for governor veering too far left?
Looking to the 2018 governor’s race, some progressive Democrats worry about a repeat of how Michigan fell to Donald Trump.
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Michigan maker of Hush Puppies called on its toxic past
Residents in Kent County were exposed for decades to contaminated water, traced to waste dump belonging to Wolverine Worldwide. The Rockford company has struggled to explain its slow response.
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What Wolverine knew: A timeline
Wolverine World Wide claimed it didn’t learn until last year that its industrial dump site contained a dangerous chemical. Newly released documents contradict the company’s stance.
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Water crisis hits Michigan suburbs. ‘We’ve been sounding alarms for years’
Aging infrastructure and delayed repairs are an increasing alarm in Michigan. More than $60 billion in fixes may be necessary.