Politics
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Here are the top 15 Michigan House district races to watch
Control of the legislative agenda in Michigan for the next two years is on the ballot Nov. 5.
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Michigan parents say Harris’ plan to expand the child tax credit would be ‘a great help’
A new plan from Vice President Kamala Harris could provide a key financial lifeline for Michigan families who are struggling to make ends meet.
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Whitmer signs off on additional funding for schools and support for students with dyslexia
Legislation signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will provide public schools with additional funding, as well as ensure students are screened for dyslexia.
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Trump insults Detroit while campaigning in the city
Former President Donald Trump criticized Detroit while delivering remarks to an economic group there on Thursday, saying the whole country would end up like the city if his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, is elected.
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Anti-abortion, anti-LGBTQ lawmakers and groups back Andrew Fink for Michigan Supreme Court
Republican state Rep. Andrew Fink is running for a seat on Michigan’s most powerful court—and some of his biggest supporters may help shed light on his personal values.
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Opinion: The Farm Bill is about fair food. Congress should listen.
Congress must prioritize the health and well-being of families in rural Michigan and across the US by fully funding food assistance programs and increasing access to healthy and affordable foods.
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Trump has long blasted China’s trade practices. His ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles were printed there
The Trump Bible’s connection to China, which has not been previously reported, reveals a deep divide between the former president’s harsh anti-China rhetoric and his rush to cash in while campaigning.
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Whitmer signs bills to allow home health care workers to unionize, expand cash assistance program
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed a bevy of bills into law, including more than half a dozen dealing with health care and family support.
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Rogers says he didn’t violate voter registration law he helped to pass
For the second time in as many months, there are questions whether former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-White Lake) may have run afoul of a law he helped to pass while in the Michigan Senate.
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Harris proposes plan to have Medicare cover in-home care for seniors, give relief to family caregivers
Under Harris’ plan, Medicare would cover the cost of in-home health care for seniors enrolled in the program, after a medical provider has determined that they are in need of help performing daily tasks. Harris’ proposal would also provide coverage for vision and hearing benefits under Medicare.
