Hundreds of thousands of Michigan families could soon see thousands of more dollars in their pockets if the state legislature backs Democrats’ plan to repeal the state retirement tax and expand Michigan’s Earned Income Tax Credit.
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Michigan Democrats Unveil First Moves in New Session
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other Democratic leaders have wasted no time outlining their highly anticipated priorities for the session.
Report: Michigan Lags Behind 47 States in School Counselors Amid Staffing Crisis
Across the country, counselors are facing a more challenging workload than ever before—and Michigan is facing the brunt of the crisis.
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Apologizes to Fellow Justice
A Michigan Supreme Court justice apologized to a fellow justice Monday for harshly criticizing her hiring of an ex-convict to serve as a law clerk.
Nessel Pledges ‘Consequences’ For 16 Fake Trump Electors in Michigan
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said there’s “clear evidence” to pursue charges against pro-Donald Trump Republicans who claimed they were the state’s presidential electors in 2020, despite Democrat Joe Biden’s 154,000-vote victory.
Michigan Dems Keep Gun Control Atop School Safety Agenda in 2023
A school safety task force formed in response to the deadly 2021 Oxford High School shooting didn’t include any gun control measures in its final recommendations to the Legislature. But that doesn’t mean they’re off the table.
The Devos-Funded Petition to Use Public Funds for Private Schools Has Been Withdrawn
A Betsy DeVos-backed proposal to help Michigan families use taxpayer funds to cover private school tuition and other education-related expenses appears finished after organizers withdrew petitions they’d submitted to the Secretary of State.
Stabenow’s Retirement Scrambles Michigan Senate Race in 2024
Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced Thursday that she will not run for a fifth term in 2024, a surprise decision that sets up a scramble by both parties for an open seat in the key battleground state.
Michigan’s Best Beers of 2022, According to Untappd
Want to know which Michigan beers created a buzz in 2022, but don’t want to scour the “Best of” lists? Ope, we did it for you. Cheers!
“That’s How You Catch Injustice.” Michigan’s Newest Supreme Court Justice Reflects on Representation and the Role of the Court
Bolden, a former legislator, said she will bring a new lived experience to Michigan’s highest court.
Top Stories: 8 Big Michigan Headlines from 2022
These top stories from 2022 will shape 2023 in Michigan.
Report: Here’s What Michigan Parents Want to See Change in Public Schools
A Michigan task force heard from parents across the state and delivered their recommendations to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for the next budget.
10 Ways the Federal Government Delivered for American Workers and Families This Year
Under Democratic control, the federal government acted to lower healthcare and prescription drug costs; fight climate change and lower energy costs; invest in gun safety and mental healthcare; and implement a generational investment in American industry, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Flip of Michigan Legislature Highlights Role of Fair Maps
An Associated Press analysis of election data indicates that Michigan’s new state legislative districts reduced the built-in advantage Republicans had enjoyed over the last decade. It shows that gerrymandering can affect the balance of power in legislatures and, ultimately, the policies they pursue.
Michigan Voted in Favor of Public Education in the Midterms
With a Democratic trifecta and a shut-down of local “book ban” candidates, Michigan voters showed up for education last week.
Welcome Back, Democracy: Here’s Why Voting Was So Weirdly Normal in Michigan
How did Michigan do it?
Quiz: What Type of Voter Are You?
Swing voter? Casual voter? Dedicated voter? Take our quiz to find out.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Michigan History?
Pop quiz, ‘Ganders! Let’s find out how much you remember from history class.
3 Things to Know About Rep. Kevin Hertel, Candidate for Michigan’s 12th Senate District (Mount Clemens, St. Clair Shores, Grosse Pointe, New Baltimore, Harper Woods)
When Kevin Hertel’s father was the Michigan House speaker, the Legislature broke through deadlock to pass an astounding number of bills. Hertel believes that spirit of bipartisanship still exists somewhere.
3 Things to Know About Denise Mentzer, Candidate for Michigan’s 61st House District (Mount Clemens, Sterling Heights, Clinton Twp.)
Denise Mentzer has been in working peoples’ shoes. Now running for the Michigan House of Representatives, she’s hoping to be a voice for them.
‘The stakes couldn’t be higher’: Abortion, democracy and the woman who could be Michigan’s first Black woman justice
“I did not raise my hand initially to run for Michigan Supreme Court and be pregnant,” Bolden, holding her now eight-week-old daughter Emerson, said. “That was not on my radar.”
3 Things to Know About Rep. Matt Koleszar, Candidate for Michigan’s 22nd House District (Livonia, Northville, Plymouth)
This former AP government teacher says he’s running for reelection to protect democracy and strengthen public education in Michigan.
3 Things to Know About Rep. Alex Garza, Candidate for Michigan’s 29th House District (Taylor, Romulus, Monroe)
Alex Garza was the youngest city councilperson elected in Taylor. Now, with a newly drawn district, he has a new chance to make a difference.
3 Things to Know About Democrat Shadia Martini, 54th House District Candidate (Orion Township, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Hills)
In August, Shadia Martini became the first Syrian American woman to win a party’s nomination to the Michigan Legislature. Martini grew up with banned books and rigged elections, and now she’s worried that the US is falling into similar authoritarian traps.
Donald Trump Came to Michigan for Tudor Dixon. He Brought the Conspiracy Theories With Him.
Trump’s rallies have always attracted a broad swath of supporters. But after spending much of the last two years obsessively peddling false claims of a stolen election, Trump is increasingly attracting those who have broken with reality—including conspiracy theorists in Michigan.
How Do I Register to Vote in Michigan?
Before you head to the polls to decide which candidates are best to lead Michigan into a brighter future, it’s important to understand the basics of how to make your voice heard—including some key steps you need to take and deadlines you have to meet to cast your vote this year.
Michigan Women Fight for Reproductive Freedom—1 Chat at a Time
Michigan is one of a handful of places where reproductive freedom will be on the ballot in November, after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June and left the issue to states to decide. A ban approved in 1931 was suspended, then struck down by state court rulings—but it is no guarantee that the procedure won’t one day be outlawed.
A Three-Step Guide to Voting in Michigan this November
Before you head to the polls to decide which candidates are best to lead Michigan into a brighter future, it’s important to understand the basics of how to make your voice heard—including some key steps you need to take and deadlines you have to meet to cast your vote this year.
Michigan Joins Midwest Partnership to Back Hydrogen as Clean Energy Source
Michigan has joined six other Midwestern states in teaming up to accelerate the development of hydrogen as a clean-energy alternative for automobiles and factories that rely largely on climate-warming fossil fuels, governors said Monday.
Biden Administration Awards Grant to Tear Down Divisive Detroit Highway
A plan to dismantle Interstate 375, a 1-mile depressed freeway in Detroit that was built by demolishing Black neighborhoods 60 years ago, was a big winner of federal money Thursday, and the first Biden administration grant awarded to tear down a racially divisive roadway.
