Lucas Henkel is a Reporter and Strategic Communications Producer for COURIER based in mid-Michigan, covering community stories and public policies across the country.
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Michigan drag queens unite to help Grand Rapids ‘Slay the Vote’ ahead of Election Day
Drag queen Alex Suarez says the Oct. 26 event at the Pyramid Scheme will energize and mobilize voters, with the Nov. 3 election just days away.
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Anthony Forlini’s ‘election denier’ past is haunting him in the race for Michigan SOS
Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini has a history of making overstated claims about non-citizen voting and seeking federal involvement in Michigan’s elections.
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Wayne, Marquette, and Calhoun counties are expected to be decided by razor-thin margins on Election Day
These races tipped control of the state House in 2024—and it could happen again on Nov. 3.
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Rep. Bill Huizenga’s votes show he put data centers and coal plants over constituents
Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Holland) has voted to support Trump’s AI race—and data shows it could cost Michiganders a lot of money.
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Local leaders want Big Tech held accountable for online scams
Michiganders join national speakers at Hannan Senior Center on Sept. 30 to push for accountability from tech companies whose platforms spread and profit from scams.
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Oakland County mom runs for office to protect repro health access in her district and beyond
Paralegal Sarah Pounds says she’ll fight to protect reproductive healthcare in her community—and across Michigan— if elected on Nov. 3.
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Michigan Senate candidates clash on Trump’s education voucher tax credit program
Michigan Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed have different views regarding funding public education in the state—here’s what voters need to know.
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St. Clair County nurse fears loss of healthcare workers without investigation into medical director
Alongside her colleagues, nurse Kristin Hayes is demanding the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners launch an independent investigation into County Medical Director Dr. Remington Nevin following several complaints—including allegations of threatening employees and violating established safety protocols.
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Reproductive rights org rallies Michigan voters ahead of Nov. 3 election
Reproductive Freedom for All includes Michigan’s 10th District during launch of new campaign to flip Congress.
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Michiganders don’t need a constitutional convention to change state law
If a majority of Michiganders oppose Prop 1 on their ballots this fall, that does not mean ‘no constitutional changes ever.’ Here’s what Michigan can still change without a “con-con”—and how.
