Gubernatorial chatter is “all over” the Mackinac Policy Conference as high-profile Democrats positioned themselves for potential 2026 runs to replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Whitmer: More housing, home energy savings coming soon to Michigan
State officials are adopting a more aggressive goal for building and rehabilitating new housing, as well as preparing to leverage federal funding for home energy rebates.
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Michigan leaders gather on Mackinac amid deep divides, economic apathy
As Michigan power players debate policy on Mackinac Island, new polling suggests voter apathy on the economy, higher education and even the democratic process.
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Elissa Slotkin winning over Senate donors. Her challenge: Win over Black voters
Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin says she’s made more than 90 visits to Detroit as she works to woo Black voters in the Democratic primary for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat.
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Battle lines drawn in fight for Michigan House majority: What to know
All 110 seats in the Michigan House are up for grabs this fall. The results will shape the rest of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s tenure.
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Democrats are back in power in Lansing. Their wish list is slim
After months of stagnation, a partisan tie in the state House is ending and Democrats are returning to full power. But the state budget – and campaigning – will likely dominate lawmakers’ time.
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Who’s running for U.S. Senate in Michigan: Race is on to succeed Debbie Stabenow
The field is set for Republican and Democratic primaries in the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow.
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Michigan House special elections may put Democrats back in charge
Democrats are heavy favorites in Tuesday special elections that will likely end a partisan split and months-long stalemate in the Michigan House.
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Trump in Michigan blasts ‘border bloodbath.’ Here are the facts
In a key battleground state where a Grand Rapids woman was recently murdered, former President Donald Trump claims rival President Joe Biden’s immigration policies have created a ‘border bloodbath.’
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Trump in Michigan: What data says about illegal immigration, crime and economy
The former president is due back in Grand Rapids on Tuesday to talk border security after a once-deported immigrant is accused of murder. Here’s the truth about immigration, crime rates and economic impact.