Politics
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State seeks clarification on implementation of increases to minimum wage and paid sick time
State officials say there are more questions than answers following a decision last month by the Michigan Supreme Court that is expected to change the employment landscape in the state.
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Trump-appointed judge strikes down FTC ban on noncompete agreements
FTC spokesperson Victoria Graham said that the decision “does not prevent the FTC from addressing noncompetes through case-by-case enforcement actions” and said that the agency is “seriously considering” appealing the Texas court’s decision.
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Trump indicted again in federal election interference case
This new indictment “reflects the government’s efforts to respect and implement the Supreme Court’s holdings,” after the court ruled last month that former presidents have sweeping legal protections from charges for alleged acts that they committed while in office.
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With lifted spirits, Black Michiganders took their souls to the polls
This is the first year that Black activists in Michigan have been able to organize the get-out-the-vote event Souls to the Polls.
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More than 200 former Bush, McCain, and Romney staffers endorse Kamala Harris for president
In the letter, the former staffers “jointly declared” that they’ll be voting for the Harris-Walz ticket in November’s election, and condemned Trump’s policies, as well as Project 2025.
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Op-Ed: Embracing democracy, tackling healthcare, and strengthening Michigan’s future
In recent months, we’ve witnessed a troubling trend where the very bedrock of our democracy is being questioned by some within the Republican Party. This erosion of faith in our democratic institutions is not just alarming—it’s a direct threat to the principles that have long underpinned our nation. As a father of a young child,…
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Get to know the candidates running for Michigan Supreme Court — and the stark differences between them
Michigan Democrats and Republicans have each nominated two candidates for two open seats on the state Supreme Court
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Karamo booted out as state GOP delegates boo Hoekstra, dump Weiser as U-M regent
Former Michigan Republican Party Chairwoman Kristina Karamo was forcibly removed from the state party’s nominating convention on Saturday.
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Trump’s Howell event was a ‘blatant’ violation of Michigan campaign law, Dem lawyer says
An event Tuesday labeled as a press conference by former President Donald Trump was instead a “blatant” violation of state election law, which ironically also featured a former state legislator who helped pass the law making it illegal.
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Stabenow hailed as paving way for Harris to get elected
US Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Lansing) was lauded as someone whose career paved the way for Vice President Kamala Harris’ rise in politics.
