Records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act show a secret security upgrade at the Michigan Capitol will cost $2 million and include replacement of ballistics windows for the governor’s ceremonial office.
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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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Slotkin pitches ‘economic war plan’ for Democrats to play ‘offense’ against Trump
Michigan’s newest US Senator is urging her party to take a new approach to President Donald Trump and refocus on middle class voters.
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GOP leader: Bump stock, ghost gun bans ‘dead on arrival’ in Michigan House
Michigan’s Democratic-led Senate approved bills to crack down on untraceable guns and bump stock attachments. The plans will go nowhere in the Michigan House, says Republican Speaker Matt Hall.
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Ranked choice voting: What to know about Michigan ballot initiative
Groups like Rank MI Vote want the state to adopt the method that was just used in New York City’s mayoral primary.
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Michigan Senate OKs plan critics argue will 'vastly expand secrecy in public bodies'
Michigan Senate approves bill allowing more public government bodies to meet in private, drawing criticism from transparency advocates.
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Michigan nears ticket bot ban as House OKs plan inspired by Taylor Swift
No ‘Bad Blood’ here: Michigan House approves plan to deter ticket bots with hefty fines. The state Senate is considering a similar, bipartisan plan.
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As ICE detention center opens, ‘dangerous times to be an immigrant in Michigan’
A big ICE detention center just opened in a small Michigan village. With an 1,800 bed capacity, it could become one of the largest in the country. Supporters see an economic boon, while detractors fear the isolation and conditions for detainees.
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Where Michigan leaders stand on Iran air strikes
Reaction to the US’ escalation of Israel’s war in Iran fell along party lines, with Republicans praising President Donald Trump and some Democrats questioning the decision.
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Fact check: Kristi Noem, Trump allies warn of ‘northern border crisis’ at Michigan event
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and fellow Trump administration officials are “not letting our guard down” at the US-Canada border, she said Friday in Detroit.
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Michigan in ‘bull’s-eye’ of tariff fight, Canadian official warns
Exports to Canada and consumer retail sales are down across the country amid ongoing tariff talks, which could spell trouble in Michigan. Economic experts say many businesses and consumers appear to be pausing major spending as they wait for the dust to settle.