Michigan has only 16 electoral votes among the 538 in the Electoral College that decides the U.S. presidency. But the state is expected to be a key battleground for Democrats and President Donald Trump.
2020 U.S. presidential election
Posted inSpecial report
Michigan voters may weigh ballot issues on abortion, LGBTQ, lobbying reforms
A number of hot-button issues could be on the ballot in Michigan in November besides the presidency. Among them: banning some abortions, extending civil rights laws to LGBTQ community and adding disclosure rules to lobbyists.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
What Democratic presidential candidates’ plans mean for Michigan environment
Democratic presidential candidates’ plans for water quality, climate change and other environmental issues could have major effects on Michigan.
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Dems have big PFAS plans, fewer for Great Lakes, as Michigan primary nears
Democratic presidential candidates are rolling out plans to fight PFAS, improve water quality and fight climate change. There’s less talk about the Great Lakes before the March 10 primary, which some call a glaring omission.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Gov. Whitmer takes aim at Trump’s economy in State of Union reply
Gretchen Whitmer says ‘Americans are hurting,’ especially in Michigan, which is expected to be a battleground state in this year’s presidential election.
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How Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer prepared for State of Union response
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer stands in spotlight, as she delivers Democratic response to President Trump’s State of the Union address. Republicans say all she’s delivered is broken promises.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
How Trump clean water rule impacts Michigan’s wetlands and streams
Michigan farmers and business groups endorse the clarity they say the Trump rule brings to commercial practices. Environmentalists warn that wetlands would vanish and pollutants increase in the state’s lakes and streams.
Posted inMichigan Government
Trump is in Michigan to tout the new NAFTA. Here’s what it means to Michigan.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is expected to provide some boost to the auto industry in the short term, but economists warn it may harm manufacturing jobs in the long run.
Posted inMichigan Government
How Democratic presidential candidates want to change health care, Medicare
Michigan’s presidential primary is March 10. Here’s a look at how the contenders would change health insurance.
Posted inMichigan Government
Fact Squad | Sanders promises Medicare for All will cut Michigan auto rates
Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders claims car insurance rates will fall with his Medicare for All plan. He doesn’t mention that they’re expected to change anyway this year.
