Mike Rogers’ and Abdul El-Sayed’s records, ties to polarizing political figures expected to factor heavily into Michigan’s US Senate race Bridge readers also identified health care, affordability, the economy and candidate positions on President Donald Trump as key issues The contest to replace outgoing US Sen. Gary Peters, a Democrat, is among the most competitive […]
Lauren Gibbons
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Progressives won big Michigan primaries. Now comes the hard part
Abdul El-Sayed headlined a banner day for Michigan progressives. But experts say their primary wins could complicate the general election for Democrats.
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Michigan primary: 7 things to watch in US Senate, governor, other elections
Michigan voters will decide one of the most interesting US Senate primaries in the country, governor nominees, tax requests and a data center referendum. Here’s what to watch on Tuesday.
Posted inMichigan Government
Advocates: ICE denying medical, legal access at Michigan detention center
A federal immigration detention center in northern Michigan is denying adequate medical care to detainees and limiting their access to attorneys, immigrant advocacy and civil rights organizations allege.
Posted inMichigan Government, Police & Public Safety
Michigan Supreme Court moves to curb courthouse immigration arrests
A new Michigan Supreme Court rule aims to bar civil arrests — including immigration arrests of suspected noncitizens — at state and local courthouses.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan would regulate police license plate cameras under bipartisan bill
With no state law regulating use of license plate readers, data-sharing decisions currently fall on local governments.
Posted inMichigan Government, Police & Public Safety
Can Michigan block new ICE facilities? How officials are fighting back
In Romulus and Southfield, local and state officials are battling a proposed ICE detention center and office space. They face an uphill fight.
Posted inMichigan Government
Gretchen Whitmer’s last State of the State: Literacy, legacy and a Trump thank you
In her final annual address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out plans to create a new affordable housing tax credit and limit medical debt. She also thanked President Donald Trump for a commitment to Selfridge.
Posted inBusiness, Michigan Government, Political and Public Policy Information
Trump rethinking Canada bridge permit amid Michigan jeers, cheers
As President Donald Trump considers amending a key permit for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, some top Michigan Republicans back his threat to block the nearly completed span from opening, saying they think it will lead to ‘a good deal.’
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Dana Nessel asks residents to report ‘concerning’ ICE actions in Michigan
Attorney General Dana Nessel unveils ‘immigration action reporting form’ to collect eyewitness accounts of ICE in Michigan. Critics worry the effort could make it harder for law enforcement to do their jobs.