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Rank MI Vote Volunteers Forced Out On GOP Convention After Maddock Confrontation
Volunteers manning a Rank MI Vote booth at the Michigan Republican Party's endorsement convention this past weekend were asked to leave by party leaders and security after Rep. Matt Maddock (R-Milford) confronted them and made it clear their presence wasn't welcome.
5 minutes ago3 min read


Now Deleted Post Shows MI GOP Chair Calling Strategist 'Scumbag' After Interviews On $50 Convention Fee
A text message was circulating on social media from Michigan Republican Party Chair Jim Runestad (R-White Lake) saying, "We will have nothing to do" with strategist Brian Szmytke and 8th Congressional District Chair Anne DeLisle because they spoke with reporters about the endorsement convention's $50 cost and its impacts on attendance.
10 minutes ago2 min read


FBI: Temple Israel Attack Was Hezbollah-Inspired Act Of Terrorism
The March 12 attack on the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield was a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism, FBI Special Agent in Charge Jennifer Runyan said in a press briefing.
19 hours ago3 min read


The Issues May Change But Morality Differences Between Parties Don't
Moral issues have defined the political divide between Democrats and Republicans for as long as the donkey and elephant have graced political cartoons, but the fault lines continue to shift as new debates emerge and old ones fade.
19 hours ago2 min read


Lloyd, Forlini Win Michigan Republican Party's Endorsements For AG & SOS
Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd and Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini won the Michigan Republican Party's endorsements for Attorney General and Secretary of State, respectively, after running on bids centered on experience.
2 days ago6 min read


Hall Says He Was 'Charitable' Moving Duck Bill, Then Takes Aim At Senate Dems
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) said he was “feeling charitable” when he helped move a bill, HB 4044, to designate the wood duck as Michigan's official state duck, taking a jab at bill sponsor Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) in the process.
2 days ago2 min read


Caregiving Costs Mount As Michigan Lawmakers Revisit Tax Credit
Family caregivers are quietly propping up the nation’s health care system to the tune of nearly $1 trillion a year, and Michigan lawmakers are looking to take another crack at easing the burden.
5 days ago3 min read


State Would Provide IRA Retirement Program To Workers Without One Under Bills
Michiganders whose workplace doesn't offer retirement benefits could enroll in a state-run individual retirement account (IRA) program, under legislation the Senate Labor Committee moved March 19.
5 days ago4 min read


Majority Say Country On Wrong Track; Whitmer Approval at 50%, Trump Iran Handling Underwater
A new statewide poll shows a clear majority of voters still believe the country is on the wrong track, while partisan splits continue to harden across nearly every major issue, from the direction of the state to job approval ratings for top political figures.
6 days ago2 min read


Senate D's Target Trump Energy Policies; GOP Calls Resolution ‘Political Theater’
Senate Democrats adopted a resolution urging President Donald Trump and Congress to reverse federal energy policies they say are driving up fuel and utility costs, prompting sharp criticism from Republicans who dismissed the move as partisan messaging that will not lower prices.
6 days ago3 min read


No Kings Rally 3 Heralded To Be Biggest Yet
Organizers for this weekend's "No Kings" rallies are anticipating the largest showing yet, with protests in around 115 different locations across the state.
7 days ago1 min read


Former Dem Rep. Sara Cambensy Running In U.P.'s SD-38 As Independent
Sara Cambensy – a former Democratic House member from Marquette who often broke away from her party on energy topics like the Line 5 oil pipeline – is running in the 38th Senate district as an independent.
7 days ago4 min read


Governor: Not Appropriate to Consider Job Offers Now
In 252 days, the state's second female governor will be out of work and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been silent on what the future holds … that is until now.
Mar 242 min read


Is There A 'Missing Middle' Of Middle Class-Friendly Restaurants?
From farmers struggling with rising fertilizer costs due to war in Iran to restaurateurs attempting to assist employees with housing, U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) sees a "missing middle" taking shape in dining. She participated in a roundtable where participants warned of middle-class restaurants being diminished, with fast food chains and high-end restaurants better equipped to handle costs.
Mar 245 min read


Wegela: We Need Governor's Voice on ICE
The outrage was not off the charts when the federal government sent ICE-arrested inmates to a former private prison in the north woods of Baldwin.
Mar 232 min read


Anti-Abortion Group Sues To Close Detroit's ‘Buffer Zone’ Around Clinics
An anti-abortion advocate filed a lawsuit to close the 15-foot “buffer zone” between himself and “every patient and companion within a 100-foot radius” around a clinic’s entrance.
Mar 232 min read


Senate Says Yes To Making Anti-Terrorist Penalties 1st-Amendment-Proof
The Senate passed SB 502 on Thursday, aimed at ensuring the $20,000, 20-year felony for making threats under Michigan's anti-terrorism law can withstand arguments that it might violate First Amendment rights.
Mar 203 min read


Religious Law Firm Challenges Hate Group Designation
A religious-based law firm told an appellate panel Thursday they’ve suffered reputational harm after Attorney General Dana Nessel labeled them as a hate group.
Mar 202 min read


Kratom Ban Clears House After 30-Minute Standoff
“KRATOM SOLD HERE” signs plastered across gas stations and smoke shops have turned the once-obscure substance into a roadside staple, though it could soon become just a moment in time.
Mar 193 min read


Who Gave You That Award Again?
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) doubled down on having received a sunshine award from a publicly invisible entity for having successfully pushed for transparency in the legislative earmark process last year.
Mar 192 min read
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