Donald Trump promised a ‘Michigan miracle.’ Ninety days into his second term, the state’s unemployment rate is rising but gas prices are down as Trump acts on tariff and deportation pledges.
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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Citizenship, voter ID proposal gets OK for petition drive
The Board of State Canvassers on Friday gave approval for organizers to begin circulating petitions for a potential 2026 ballot proposal to require proof of citizenship and tougher ID rules for Michigan elections.
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Abdul El-Sayed on US Senate run: ‘If you want a fighter, I’ve got receipts’
Abdul El-Sayed, a former health official and 2018 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, jumps into Michigan’s open US Senate seat race.
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DOGE cuts hit Michigan youth programs, reading initiative
After the Trump administration cut 90% of its funding, Michigan Humanities suspends activities, including the ‘Great Michigan Read,’ a student history competition, museum exhibits and a veterans project.
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Michigan House GOP to subpoena Jocelyn Benson for election training docs
House Republicans say they are investigating whether election clerk training materials ‘comply with Michigan law.’ Benson’s office says requested documents include sensitive security information.
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Who's running for Michigan governor: Former AG Mike Cox makes it official
Michigan voters will elect a new governor in 2026. See which candidates are already lining up to run.
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Gretchen Whitmer: I shouldn’t have hid my face in White House visit
The governor tells reporters that she regrets a moment that led to a viral photograph. Whitmer was meeting with Trump on Michigan issues but covered her face as she stood with her back to a wall in the Oval Office.
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Fact check: Gretchen Whitmer warns 'funding cliff’ coming for Michigan roads
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she’s optimistic for a bipartisan road funding deal this year but criticized several elements of a GOP plan. Here are the facts.
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Fact check: Michigan schools are struggling. Can these ideas help fix them?
With Michigan’s government again divided, lawmakers will need bipartisan support to fix schools. Here are some of their ideas.
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Mike Rogers runs again for US Senate in Michigan, vowing to ‘stand with’ Trump
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?