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.
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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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
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Michigan elections FAQ: Good, bad news for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
In latest Michigan elections FAQ live show: Bridge discusses the second failed assassination attempt against Donald Trump, a Taylor Swift endorsement for Kamala Harris and economic data that could hurt her campaign.
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FBI: Trump was target of assassination attempt at his Florida golf club
Suspect in custody; former president is safe after second attempt on his life in recent weeks.
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Tim Walz talks Midwest nice in Michigan: Don’t mistake ‘kindness for weakness’
Walz criticized Donald Trump as selfish and argued Republicans are doing too little to prevent gun violence in schools.