The field of Republican candidates running for a chance to take retiring US Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s seat in the US Senate is starting to get crowded ahead of next year’s primary election. 

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration wants to help grow rural communities across Michigan—and $1 million in grants will help ensure small towns are ready for big developments.

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Federal legislation introduced last week by US Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) aims to unravel a corporate monopoly on equipment repairs—and save farmers time and money.

More than 80% of Michigan’s charter schools are operated by for-profit management firms, which aren’t subject to Michigan’s open records laws, meaning there’s little transparency about how they spend public dollars. Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills) hopes to change that.

During a visit to Michigan this week, President Joe Biden became the first president in history to stand in solidarity with striking workers. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is stopping by a non-union parts shop about 20 miles from the nearest United Auto Workers picket line. 

The United Auto Workers is expanding its strike to 38 automotive parts distribution centers across 20 states—including 13 locations in Michigan—as contract negotiations with Stellantis and General Motors stagnate.

More than $500 million in state funding from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration will help dozens of communities across Michigan to keep paying government retirees the pensions they’ve earned.