State Politics
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Tisdel vs. Hawkins: Three-term incumbent faces US Army veteran in Michigan’s 55th District
Republican state Rep. Mark Tisdel is seeking a fourth term in the Michigan House of Representatives. US Army veteran Alex Hawkins wants to be the Democrat to stop him.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Michigan (May 29-June 4)
A weekly roundup of Michigan protests, political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, May 29 through Thursday, June 4.
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Michigan lawmakers and parents are done waiting for Big Tech to protect kids
US Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow says Big Tech’s exploitation of kids is a policy failure—not a parenting problem. A Michigan mom who lost her daughter agrees.
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Mike Duggan ends 2026 independent campaign for Michigan governor
Duggan cited internal polling and “networks of national party money” in an announcement to supporters sent Thursday morning.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Michigan (May 22-29)
A weekly roundup of Michigan protests, political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, May 22 through Thursday, May 29.
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Bohnak vs. Rink: Fired weatherman faces healthcare provider in Michigan’s 109th District
Ex-weatherman Karl Bohnak is the first Republican lawmaker to hold this seat in decades. Anna Aho Rink, a licensed healthcare provider, wants to be the Democrat to take it back.
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State Sen. Darrin Camilleri pushes Voting Rights Act as a firewall for Michigan voters
As the US Supreme Court strips away federal voting protections, a group of Michigan lawmakers say the state needs to do everything it can to protect access to the ballot.
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Mike Rogers’ campaign faith coalition has two ties to a church upended by child sex crimes
Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers is facing new scrutiny over the faith coalition tied to his campaign.
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9 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Here’s your weekly rundown from The MichiGanja Report:
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Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud touts $180M redevelopment plan to add 600 homes
From new housing to blight removal, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud says the city is using every tool available to “enhance quality of life” for local residents.
