A pro-Trump super PAC backed by billionaire Elon Musk is helping hire door-to-door canvassers in Michigan.
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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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Suburban shift helped Dems win Michigan. Kamala Harris needs it to hold
In Oakland County, the shift toward Democrats is ‘clear and showing no signs of abating.’ Can Donald Trump reverse the trend?
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As Michigan moves toward $15 minimum wage, workers rally to keep tip system
Michigan should move ahead with a planned minimum wage increase and eliminate a lower rate for tipped workers by 2030, the state Supreme Court said Wednesday. Some of those workers are not happy.
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Donald Trump calls Michigan auto industry an ‘afterthought.’ Here are the facts
In Flint, Donald Trump addressed his twin assassination attempts with trademark bravado: “Only consequential presidents get shot at.” He also spoke about the auto industry, EVs, tax policy and more. Here are the facts.
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Tough job, fewer applicants: Michigan struggles to hire police, survey finds
Most communities have trouble hiring police officers, according to a University of Michigan study of 1,800 local governments. Officials blame declining respect and lower pay.
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Legislative leftovers: What Michigan lawmakers haven’t done in 2024
From pollution to health care, lawmakers are sitting on a number of bills they once deemed priorities. Will they pass this session?
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Michigan legislators avoid Lansing in 2024, rarely meet as to-do list grows
Democrats have spent fewer than two months this year voting on legislation. They’re on pace for the fewest days in session since Gretchen Whitmer became governor. Democrats, Republicans blame each other.
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For Black women in Detroit, mobilizing for Kamala Harris a ‘moment of pride’
Black women have long been a loyal voting bloc for the Democratic Party, and the prospect of Kamala Harris becoming president is fueling a Detroit movement to support her in November.
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Michigan elections FAQ: Do you need ID to vote or register to vote?
Michigan asks residents to show an ID when registering or voting, but there’s also an affidavit option for those without.
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5 things to know about latest Trump assassination attempt
The man suspected in the incident, Ryan Wesley Routh, camped outside the golf courses in West Palm Beach with food and a rifle for nearly 12 hours, according to court documents