Governor
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Benson wants Whitmer’s job—but not her playbook
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her chosen successor, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, agree on reproductive rights and gun safety, but the race for governor exposes real splits on economic strategy, housing, and how hard to push back against Trump.
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Attorneys and advocates cheer Michigan Supreme Court decision demanding new Line 5 permit review
The Michigan Public Service Commission failed to consider alternatives to the Line 5 tunnel project, according to the state Supreme Court.
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Michiganders renew pressure on Gov. Whitmer to reject Trump’s federal school voucher tax credit program
Across the Great Lakes State, Michiganders continue to fight for public education funding.
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Mackinac Island is full of politicians and corporate cash right now
Ferries, fudge, and funders—what’s really happening at the annual Mackinac Policy Conference.
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Passage of the Michigan Senate budget clears way to negotiate with Whitmer, House leaders
Michigan lawmakers are heading into negotiations over an $88 billion state budget plan, with Democrats prioritizing healthcare, schools, and infrastructure.
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Trump DOJ demands Detroit’s ballots—and these Michigan Republicans are backing it
The White House wants to interfere with Michigan’s election process. Which state lawmakers are making it happen?
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Michigan parents to Whitmer: Don’t sign us up for Trump’s vouchers
Over 60% of Michigan voters already rejected a Betsy DeVos voucher scheme. Now, Trump’s trying to bring it back—and Michiganders are telling Whitmer to make sure he keeps his hands off the Mitten’s schools.
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‘Heartbreaking’: Whitmer, Michigan electeds denounce attack on Jewish community in West Bloomfield
As federal, state and local law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the motives and the identity of a suspect who rammed a vehicle into West Bloomfield’s Temple Israel and opened fire before being killed by a security officer, Michigan’s elected officials offered prayers, denounced violence and called for an end to intimidation against the state’s…
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In final State of the State, Whitmer calls for literacy, housing fixes
LANSING — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer touted seven years of work in her final State of the State address Wednesday, Feb. 25, but said there are still significant strides to be made in fields like literacy and housing before she leaves office at the end of the year. Speaking to lawmakers gathered in the state Capitol, Whitmer said…
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Republican gubernatorial candidate threatens to hang elected officials for ‘treason’
Anthony Hudson, a Genesee County truck driver running for the Republican nomination for governor, has made a habit of threatening elected officials with hanging for “treason,” making such threats at least twice since the start of 2026.
