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Elections Gibbs poses with ice cream on the campaign trail. (John Gibbs for MI-3 via Facebook)
Elections Meet John Gibbs: The Trump Republican Who Took Down Peter Meijer

The primary race between Republican Peter Meijer and John Gibbs was, for many Michiganders, a canary in the coal mine.

James O'Rourke James O'Rourke Lisa Hayes Lisa Hayes August 15, 2022 4:41 pm EDT
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Education Two Conservative-Backed Initiative Campaigns Submit Signatures. What Happens Now?

Secure MI Vote and Let MI Kids Learn want to squeeze their initiatives through to the Legislature by the end of the year, but that seems unlikely. 

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans August 12, 2022 3:04 pm EDT
Elections Political tensions have spiked in Michigan. (Steven_Kriemadis from Getty Images Signature via Canva)
Elections Is Bipartisanship at a Breaking Point in Michigan?

Over the last few years, a hyper-partisan political climate led by Republican lawmakers in Lansing has helped to transform even common-sense proposals into a tightrope walk down a political minefield.

Hope O'Dell Hope O'Dell August 11, 2022 2:34 pm EDT
Elections State Sen. Lana Theis speaks during the annual March for Life event at the state Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. (Courtesy/Rep. Lana Theis)
Elections The Legislative Primary Races That Could Sway Control of Michigan

Just seven seats could tilt control away from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party in the state legislature.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans July 26, 2022 4:13 pm EDT
Politics Michigan gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon stands next to former President Donald Trump. (Source: Tudor Dixon Facebook)
Politics Tudor Dixon on the Issues: Forced Birth, Bigotry and the Big Lie

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon bills herself as a “political outsider” who will make the state more friendly to families and business, but in many ways, her priorities may threaten to make Michigan less welcoming.

James O'Rourke James O'Rourke July 25, 2022 4:05 pm EDT

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Community Foundation of Greater Flint CEO Isaiah Oliver circulates during a library opening in Flint, Mich., on Thursday, May 19, 2022. As the foundation’s first Flint native and first Black leader since it was founded in 1988, Oliver works to build bridges between marginalized people and wealthy donors. (Sean Work/The Chronicle of Philanthropy via AP) Michigan Life Homegrown Foundation Leader Builds Bridges, Trust in Flint
A woman takes a photo of lightning striking as dark storm clouds roll over Lake Michigan. (Mark Olsen via Unsplash) Weather Storms Knock Out Power to More than 100,000 Across Michigan
Plenty of historic Michigan theaters are still playing movies and hosting live performances today. Michigan Life Cherished Cinema: 6 Historic Michigan Theaters Thriving as Labors of Love
On Sunday, all 50 Senate Democrats—including Michigan Sens. Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow—voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Economy Here’s How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Help Michigan Families
Elections Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at a rally at the State Capitol building. (Courtesy/Gov. Gretchen Whitmer)
Elections New Polls Say Michigan Voters are Angry About Roe, and Plan to Lean on Whitmer in November

Polling data suggests that anger over abortion rights will translate into enthusiasm at the polls—and it's mostly for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski July 13, 2022 1:54 pm EDT
Elections Voters cast their Election Day ballots at a rural high school. (AP Photo/Janie Osborne)
Elections Michigan Voters May Decide Four Ballot Proposals in November

Voters in Michigan could decide the fate of four separate ballot issues at the general election.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski July 12, 2022 4:38 pm EDT