Politics
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Democrats won big in Michigan. What’s on their to-do list?
The Democratic agenda will take shape in the days, weeks and months to come. But some things already have been made clear by their policy priorities.
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‘A beautifully American story’: El-Sayed’s historic Senate victory resonates with Muslim Americans
In El-Sayed, Muslim voters saw themselves and a candidate who appealed to them. But it was about more than just religion.
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Democrats sweep Michigan’s statewide races, win control of Legislature
Live results and updates from Michigan’s races for governor, US Senate, the Legislature and more.
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Who’s spending to keep Huizenga in Congress? Crypto companies and banks
Bill Huizenga helped advance cryptocurrency legislation and is benefiting from industry-funded political spending.
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Sean McCann’s pitch to West Michigan: More good-paying jobs, lower costs
State Sen. Sean McCann explains how he’d lower costs and protect West Michigan manufacturing jobs in his US House race against Rep. Bill Huizenga.
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Retired Michigan nurse backs Sean McCann over Bill Huizenga on health costs
A retired nurse says her son’s insurance tripled. State Sen. Sean McCann explains how he’d tackle health care, energy, and grocery costs in Congress.
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Huizenga fought Trump’s tariffs in 2018. Now he backs them as factories close
In 2018, Rep. Bill Huizenga warned that Trump’s tariffs could cost West Michigan jobs. Now he supports them. Since then, Howard Miller, NPR of America, and Pactiv Evergreen have cut about 350 jobs. Here’s how Huizenga and his challenger, Sen. Sean McCann, say they’d steady the region’s economy.
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These Michigan election deniers could be in office when 2028 votes are counted
At least a dozen candidates on Michigan’s November ballot have denied the 2020 election results, according to States United Action. Many of them could be in office when the 2028 presidential results are counted.
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Sean McCann vs. Bill Huizenga: Where they stand on your cost of living
A new poll shows state Sen. Sean McCann in a dead heat with Rep. Bill Huizenga tied in West Michigan. Here’s how their records compare on taxes, health care and energy costs.
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Sen. Camilleri says midterms could decide Michigan’s kids’ online safety bills
Michigan’s Senate passed a bipartisan plan to protect kids from addictive feeds and AI chatbots. Now it’s stuck in the House. Its sponsor says November could decide its fate.
