The Michigan Department of Corrections paid nearly $7 million to resolve 161 lawsuits and legal claims during fiscal year 2024-25, more than doubling its legal costs from the previous year despite fewer cases.
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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
Donavan McKinney ousts Shri Thanedar, vows to deliver for working people
McKinney says his top priorities are universal child care, Medicare for All, and getting corporate money out of politics.
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Shri Thanedar ousted by progressive Donavan McKinney in Michigan House primary
US Rep. Shri Thanedar has lost his reelection campaign to challenger Donavan McKinney, cementing another win for progressive Democrats in Michigan in the primary.
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Who is Abdul El-Sayed? What to know about Michigan Democrats US Senate winner
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s US Senate Democratic primary on Tuesday, toppling US Rep. Haley Stevens. Here’s what to know about him.
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in progressive ‘shockwave’
Abdul El-Sayed narrowly beat Haley Stevens in Michigan’s fiercely competitive US Senate primary.
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
John James wins Republican primary for Michigan governor over Perry Johnson
Republicans John James and Perry Johnson want to be Michigan’s next governor. Follow live results and analysis of their gubernatorial primary here.
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan Democratic governor primary
Jocelyn Benson won Michigan’s Democratic gubernatorial primary and will advance to the general election.
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Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in progressive ‘shockwave’
Abdul El-Sayed narrowly beat Haley Stevens in Michigan’s fiercely competitive US Senate primary.
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Thanedar faces progressive challenge from McKinney in Michigan’s 13th District primary
State Rep. Donavan McKinney, a 34-year-old Black Detroit native who is serving his second term in the state House, is Shri Thanedar’s main opponent in the Aug. 4 primary.