Gretchen Whitmer and Dana Nessel are trying to shut down Enbridge Energy’s petroleum pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac. What would their potential successors and Michigan’s candidates for US senator do on Line 5?
Michigan Politics Watch
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Mike Rogers vs. Abdul El-Sayed: 7 issues defining Michigan’s US Senate race
Amid personal attacks, policies still matter. Here are the biggest issues defining the US Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers.
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Jocelyn Benson picks Winnie Brinks as running mate in Michigan governor race
Democrat Jocelyn Benson adds an experienced legislator to the Democratic ticket by selecting Senate Majority Leader Leader Winnie Brinks as her running mate.
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Fact check: Would ‘money out of politics’ proposal stifle free speech?
Would ballot campaign to ban large utilities like DTE from making political donations suppress free speech protected by the First Amendment, as critics claim? Here are the facts.
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Michigan libraries expand beyond books — and walls — by going outdoors
Michigan libraries are rethinking their role as community spaces by adding outdoor activities like StoryWalks designed for young children and families to read while enjoying nature in a fun and engaging way.
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Fact check: What happened to Detroit dogs and cats under Abdul El-Sayed?
Critics allege Detroit animal euthanasia numbers spiked under Abdul El-Sayed. His campaign says the numbers dropped. We checked the facts.
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Michigan ‘I voted’ sticker contest winners: ‘No, yeah,’ sleepy cat, more
Michigan voters will have nine new ‘I Voted’ sticker designs to choose from in the general election. The winning designs were created by students and residents across the state.
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State: Voter citizenship proposal shouldn’t make Michigan ballot
A group trying to require proof of citizenship and tougher ID rules for Michigan elections did not submit enough valid signatures to put its proposal on the Nov. 3 ballot, according to the state Bureau of Elections.
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Fact check: Republicans tie Jocelyn Benson to criminal case involving KKK
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson served on the board of the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is now facing federal charges. Here are the facts.
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Dem AG candidate Eli Savit: ‘Common sense’ to ban bump stocks, ghost guns
Democratic attorney general candidate Eli Savit said Friday he supports banning ghost guns and bump stocks, expressing hope the Michigan Legislature could enact those laws next year.
