Live coverage of the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference begins at 2:15 pm. Mike Duggan is scheduled to speak at 5:30 pm.
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 lawmakers: Elect AG, SOS nominees in primaries, not conventions
Primary voters could pick nominees for Michigan secretary of state and attorney general under new proposals
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2026 Michigan Voter Guide
Key dates, deadlines and resources to help you navigate Michigan’s 2026 elections.
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Michigan prison sentences are growing. Revived commission to consider reforms
With prison terms growing, the Michigan Sentencing Commission met this month for the first time in decades. Members will review sentencing guidelines and recommend potential changes.
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Property tax elimination proposal fails to make Michigan ballot — again
For the second time, AxMITax failed to collect enough signatures to force a statewide vote on a proposal to abolish all property taxes in Michigan.
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Lawmakers give Mackinac Island control of ferry rates. Neighbors aren’t happy
Just in time for Memorial Day, lawmakers side with the tourist hotspot in its war with ferry operators. Mackinaw City and St. Ignace oppose the move.
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What Mike Duggan’s exit means for Michigan governor’s race
‘I never ran to be a spoiler,’ Mike Duggan said after ending his independent bid for governor. Experts predict his departure will likely benefit the eventual Democratic nominee.
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Read Mike Duggan’s statement on ending his campaign for Michigan governor
Read Mike Duggan’s statement explaining why he is ending his Michigan governor campaign.
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Mike Duggan drops governor bid in Michigan election shocker
In a stunning announcement, former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan ends his bid for Michigan governor, citing a shifting political landscape.
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Officials: 2 governor hopefuls, 1 Senate candidate should be kept off ballot
The Michigan Bureau of Elections says two gubernatorial candidates and one US Senate hopeful did not submit enough valid voter signatures to qualify for the primary ballot.