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The Michigan Republican Party chair recognized by the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the likely presidential nominee, Donald Trump, is calling a March 2 convention in Grand Rapids to figure out who will represent Michigan in Milwaukee from July 15-18.

Generative artificial intelligence chatbot programs have started revolutionizing how data could impact elections by helping determine how people vote. But one political analyst said, while currently helpful, the technology is still young and far from perfect.

Practical Political Data's Mark Grebner said he has used ChatGPT 4.0 to find several crucial pieces of data based on the absentee ballots being turned in prior to the Feb. 27 Presidential Primary.

The Governor wants Michigan to be substantially more focused on direct cash assistance to severely poor families when spending federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) dollars

The State Board of Education tabled a resolution Tuesday that would oppose portions of the Fiscal year 2025 budget proposed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and heard highlights that would pull literacy supports from the department.