Voting In State
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Benson says she’s focused on ‘efficiency and transparency’ in Michigan governor campaign
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said that her focus if she’s elected governor in 2026 would be on “efficiency and transparency” in state government.
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Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor
Michigan’s Democratic secretary of state announced Wednesday that she is running to succeed Gretchen Whitmer as governor in 2026 as the party tries to find its footing after November’s significant losses in the battleground state.
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Senate Minority Leader Nesbitt announces 2026 gubernatorial run
Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Porter Twp.) is the first Republican candidate to throw his hat into the ring for Michigan governor in 2026.
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Health insurance costs to climb for 500K Michiganders unless Republicans take action
Over 500,000 Michiganders could face skyrocketing health insurance costs next year as federal tax tax credits are set to expire.
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Michigan AG charges Saginaw politicians with election law forgery
Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Thursday that two people have been charged with multiple election law felonies.
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Michigan Senate hits the ground running, introducing FOIA, minimum wage and sick leave changes
As the state House of Representatives welcomed new Republican leadership to the chamber on Wednesday, the Democratic-led state Senate hit the ground running, introducing 15 bills, with some reviving key debates from the previous legislative session.
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8 new Michigan laws taking effect in 2025
Democratic state lawmakers passed some big changes into law last year that were largely designed to make life better for Michigan workers, families, and communities.
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7 big things Democrats did with their majority in Lansing
Over the past two years, Michigan Democrats have used their majority control in both chambers of the state Legislature—and the governor’s office—to pass hundreds of bills
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Michigan Senate forges ahead after House melts down due to Democratic infighting
While House Democrats failed to achieve the majority needed to hold session on Thursday—even after approving an order to bring absent members to the House floor—the Michigan Senate worked late into the night, sending dozens of bills to the Governor’s desk in an effort to finish out their policy agenda.
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Michigan legislature attendance problems leave justice for survivors package in jeopardy
Sexual assault survivors and their families implored state legislators Wednesday to think of them before they skip another day of work.
