State canvassers on Friday greenlit a petition effort to ban utility money in politics. A legal challenge may be coming for the effort.
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Michigan Shakespeare Fest, Detroit Opera among arts groups grappling with federal cuts
The Trump administration terminated millions of dollars in arts grants and is proposing full elimination. Michigan performing arts companies are now scrambling to keep their doors open.
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Michigan Republicans push jail time for protesters who block roadways
Michigan lawmakers are considering a bill to increase penalties for blocking state highways, which is currently a civil infraction punishable by a $500 fine. The proposal would make it a misdemeanor with possible jail time and higher fines.
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Sheffield snags Duggan endorsement for Detroit mayoral election
Duggan is leaving office after 12 years to run for Michigan governor as an independent. His endorsement comes at a crucial moment for the mayor, who is leaning on support across the state while confronting the Democratic party — which he identified with and supported for years — by jumping ship in an attempt to bridge the partisan divide.
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Michigan Republicans look to ban ranked choice voting as petition drive revs up
House lawmakers are trying to counter a statewide campaign aimed at getting the method enshrined in the state constitution.
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Fact-checking Trump’s latest claims about mail ballots and voting machines
The president, seizing on assertions by Vladimir Putin, promises to ‘lead a movement’ for paper ballots. But his powers are limited.
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Michigan schools returning without state budget, warning free meals may not last
Missing from Michigan’s back-to-school checklist: A state budget. Educators say the funding uncertainty is already forcing ‘difficult decisions.’
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Is Denzel McCampbell Detroit’s Zohran Mamdani?
McCampbell finished first in the District 7 primary, edging out state Rep. Karen Whitsett. He’s a proud member of the Democratic Socialists of America, backed by the Working Families Party, which has drawn national support and comparisons to the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York, who is also named Mamdani.
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Detroit families reeling after local nonprofit loses federal Head Start funding
Focus: HOPE officials sought to expand its Head Start program and serve more Detroit children. Instead, it is shutting down its programming after not receiving federal funding.
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Trump admin cancels $156M Michigan solar program as coal plant decision looms
Michigan has already committed nearly $14 million of the federal funds to support projects from Escanaba to Detroit. State officials left the door open to a potential lawsuit.