Two Democrats vying for election Tuesday have some contrasts on tax subsidies for data centers, abortion and some other issues. Here are the facts.
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From AI to AIPAC: 6 issues defining Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed race
Michigan’s US Senate race has become one of the most closely watched — and most expensive — races in the country. Money in politics, immigration, health care and affordability are among the issues that have dominated the primary debate.
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Fact checks: Haley Stevens’ record on AIPAC support, Obama endorsement and DTE
There have been a lot of claims made about US Rep. Haley Stevens in the race for Michigan’s open US Senate seat. Here’s the facts.
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Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens: She’ll ‘get things done’ for Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is backing Haley Stevens over Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic US Senate primary.
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Pro-Stevens groups erase El-Sayed fundraising edge in Michigan Senate race
Abdul El-Sayed again outraised Haley Stevens, but outside groups have spent more than $45 million to boost her in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s open US Senate seat.
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Michigan bars big investors from buying more homes. Will it work?
A new Michigan law limits how many homes private equity firms can legally own. Backers acknowledge it’s not as big of an issue here than some other states.
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Whitmer makes ‘science of reading’ training mandatory for Michigan teachers
As Michigan struggles with low literacy test scores, leaders are putting in a new training requirement for elementary teachers.
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Whitmer signs education budget: What to know about college affordability
Michigan’s education budget includes a new dual enrollment effort that could help students save money on college costs.
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Fact check: Did Haley Stevens really vote to ‘fund and thank’ ICE?
The Democratic US representative voted “yes” on two measures that included funding and thanking the immigration enforcement agency. But ICE was only a small part of the broader measures.
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Abdul El-Sayed outraises Haley Stevens, but super PACs dominate Senate race
New financial disclosures show Abdul El-Sayed is outraising rivals in Michigan’s US Senate race. But super PAC spending heavily favors fellow Democrat Haley Stevens.