Can the second time be the charm for Mike Rogers, who is running for US Senate in Michigan after narrowly losing his bid last year?
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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Michigan tax deadline April 15; ice storm victims can ask for more time
The Michigan and federal tax filing deadline is April 15. As always, individuals can apply for an extension. The state is also offering more time for those affected by the recent ice storms in northern Michigan.
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Troubled teens caught in middle of Michigan treatment facility shuffle
As the state closes a northern Michigan juvenile health facility and displaces a Macomb County center, kids are left in limbo.
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Trump order jeopardizes voting rights for Michigan military members overseas
A recent executive order by President Donald Trump would change how service members overseas will vote and make it harder for them to cast ballots.
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Trump pauses ‘reciprocal’ tariffs. What it means for Michigan
Hours after his ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on foreign imports took effect, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause while trade negotiations continue. Here’s what we know so far.
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Trump praises Whitmer, vows to ramp up Asian carp fight to 'save Lake Michigan'
In Oval Office, President Donald Trump says he’ll work with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to stop Asian carp, calling her a ‘very good person’ who has ‘really done an excellent job.’
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Mike Duggan, Matt Hall push for new Michigan fund to fight crime
Michigan House Republicans, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan want to put a portion of sales tax collections into a new Public Safety and Violence Prevention Fund.
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Whitmer mum on ‘critical’ Michigan Senate seat. Critics blame politics
Nearly 300,000 Michiganders don’t have a state senator. And four months into the vacancy, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has given no indication when she plans to call a special election that could weaken Democrats in Lansing.
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Screening tool gets second look amid bump in youth detention rates
Experts say a well-designed detention screening helps divert nonviolent youths away from prison. But advocates for changes in the juvenile justice system say the current assessment queries may increase the likelihood of detention for youths of color.
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Michigan: 15 noncitizens suspected of voting in presidential election
The Secretary of State’s review found scattered cases with no signs of a larger conspiracy. Republicans say it’s time to require proof of citizenship to vote.