State Leaders
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One of the country’s largest grassroots networks is backing Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate
The new endorsement from Indivisible will plug El-Sayed into a massive, coast-to-coast volunteer operation in a race that could help decide which party controls the US Senate.
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William Lawrence is betting Michigan’s 7th Congressional District is ready for a fight
The East Lansing native and Sunrise Movement co-founder thinks an anti-billionaire, anti-war campaign can win over voters in Mid-Michigan. First, he has to survive the primary.
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Michigan Senate passes state Voting Rights Act as federal act loses teeth
Michigan Democrats are advancing bills to help protect access to the ballot.
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DeBoer vs. McClusky: Republican faces ex-Republican in Michigan’s 86th District
State Rep. Nancy DeBoer was the first woman elected mayor of Holland. Joseph McClusky managed a campaign to unseat her in 2022—and now he wants to finish the job himself.
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Michigan lawmakers forge ahead on energy issues as frustrations with utilities remain
Democrats in the Michigan House are cracking down on big utility companies.
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Schmaltz vs. Maino: Toss-up in Michigan’s 46th District could tip the House
State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson) anchored the news before she ran for office. Democratic challenger Jan Maino wants to make sure her third term never airs.
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Michigan Dems pitch new plan for free life-saving meds—including EpiPens
New state legislation introduced by state Sens. Darrin Camilleri and Chedrick Greene would wipe out co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance for three crucial medications.
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Michigan’s wholesale cannabis tax is failing exactly as everyone predicted
A new state wholesale tax was supposed to help fix Michigan’s roads. Instead, it’s breaking the cannabis industry—and the potholes still need to get filled.
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7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Here’s your weekly rundown from The MichiGanja Report:
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Linting vs. Churches: Former teacher wants her seat back in Michigan’s 27th District
State Rep. Rylee Linting (R-Wyandotte) flipped this seat in 2024. Now the teacher she beat wants it back—and the Michigan House majority may depend on who wins.
