Organizers with Rank MI Vote say the election overhaul would ‘empower’ Michigan voters by allowing them to choose more than one candidate. Critics call it an overly complicated, unnecessary reform.
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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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Michigan braces for Trump tariffs on Canada, a $77B trade partner
President Trump said Thursday he is moving forward with plans for a 25% tariff on Canadian imports. Michigan will be ‘disproportionately affected’ as a border state with heavy auto trade, according to experts.
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Potential ballot proposal seeks proof of citizenship for Michigan voters
The proposal is unlikely to pass out of the legislature, but it could still come before voters next year. It would apply retroactively to currently registered voters.
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Michigan lawmakers act on earmark, public record transparency reforms
As Michigan House adopts new rules for funding pet projects, Senate OKs plan to open governor and Legislature to public records requests.
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Trump attempts to freeze federal grants. What it means for Michigan
Michigan officials were scrambling to assess the potential impact of the federal grant freeze, which the White House is defending as an effort to be ‘good stewards of taxpayer dollars.’
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Michigan faces new Senate battle as Gary Peters opts against reelection
US Sen. Gary Peters will not seek reelection in 2026, setting up another fierce battle for an open Michigan US Senate seat.
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Michigan 2025 tax changes: new credits, tax rollbacks and deadlines
Michigan’s 2025 tax season is here. Changes include the continued rollback of the ‘retirement tax’ and expanded eligibility for the Homestead Property Tax Credit.
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Trump order closes help desk in Detroit court for those facing deportation
A service that helped immigrants navigate the deportation process has been shuttered by President Donald Trump.
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As Trump threatens ‘sanctuary cities,’ Michigan officials ask: Who, us?
Amid warnings they could lose federal funding or face prosecution for failing to comply with Trump immigration orders, some Michigan officials are disputing ‘sanctuary’ designations.
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Michigan Senate Dems threaten to sue GOP-run House over bills in limbo
Three weeks into Michigan’s newly divided government, Senate Democrats prepare to sue House Republicans over bills approved last year but not yet sent to the governor for potential signature.