Michigan Democrats are charting their path forward after significant setbacks in the 2024 election.
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’s third unemployment director since 2020 is stepping down
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Director Julia Dale told staffers she’s leaving to accept a job with a nonprofit. Appointed in 2021, Dale is the agency’s third director since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Michigan House battle was most expensive ever. Dems spent big, GOP won anyway
A record $67 million was spent in this year’s battle for the Michigan House – much of it by Democrats, who still lost their majority to Republicans.
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With clock ticking, Dems pitch fuel taxes, fees and tolls to fix Michigan roads
House Democrats are pitching new plans to fix Michigan roads – but they only have two weeks left in power.
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Michigan Senate OKs unemployment boost with expanded, extended benefits
Plan would extend jobless benefits from 20 to 26 weeks and boost maximum weekly payments from $362 to $614 over three years. Republicans and business groups aren’t happy.
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Citing COVID sticker shock, Michigan Dems push emergency price gouging cap
Attorney General Dana Nessel and legislative Democrats want to cap prices on necessary goods and services during state of emergency declarations. Republicans and business groups have concerns.
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan upends Michigan governor race with independent campaign
Three-term Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced his campaign for governor as an independent Wednesday morning. His candidacy could leave Democrats with some agonizing decisions to make.
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Lawmakers advance Michigan Voting Rights Act. Election clerks still concerned
The bills seek to expand and secure voting rights, but clerks worry about the additional burden they would cause.
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Sodomy, adultery bans latest ‘zombie’ laws under scrutiny in Michigan
Democratic lawmakers are reviving efforts to remove long-dormant criminal penalties for consensual sex acts. Can they get it done in lame-duck?
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New Michigan law: Keep 200 feet from snowplows or face $100 fine
It’s the first winter under the new Michigan law that requires motorists to stay 200 feet away from moving snowplows or 20 feet away from plows stopped at an intersection.