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More Than Half Of School Bonding Proposals Fail
More Than Half Of School Bonding Proposals Fail
1 day ago2 min read


Huizenga Talks With 'Various People' Regarding Senate Bid; Rogers Makes 5 Stops; More
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) is in discussions with "various people" about consulting him in a potential 2026 U.S. Senate bid as speculation about his possible entrance into a race continues.
3 days ago2 min read


Voter Citizenship Constitutional Amendment Fails; Dems Have A 'SANE' Alternative
An attempt to place a question on the 2026 ballot that would require photo identification for voting and require voters registering after 2026 to prove their citizenship failed to garner the two-thirds support required for passage.
6 days ago3 min read


Stevens Announces U.S. Senate Run; Woodward Thinks About MI-11
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Birmingham), a fourth-term member of Congress, announced Tuesday morning her bid for the U.S. Senate, becoming the third big-name Democrat to declare for the post.
Apr 233 min read


DeVos-Backed PAC Allegedly Spent Money Before Election, Reported It As Raised After
The Department of State (DOS) acknowledged they are investigating a complaint made against a political action committee (PAC) backed by the DeVos family used to fund Grand Rapids City Commission races.
Apr 222 min read


How Politically Devastating Is The Blue Folder Picture?
At least in the near term, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's national political stock nosedived after her uncomfortable Oval Office visit that was amplified over the weekend with The New York Times picture of her holding a folder in front of her face.
Apr 156 min read


MDOS Finds 16 Possible Noncitizen Voters In November 2024 Election
A review of the QVF by MDOS revealed 16 credible cases of a noncitizen voting out of 5.7 million ballots cast in the 2024 election.
Apr 42 min read


McMorrow Versus Stevens In Democratic Primary '26?
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 04/02/2025) Could there be a Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) v. U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Birmingham)...
Apr 32 min read


RNC Seeks Voter File Maintenance Info From States
The RNC sent public records requests to 48 states and D.C. seeking documents on how they maintain their voter registration lists.
Mar 261 min read


Petitions Prepared For 'Only Citizens Vote' Constitutional Amendment
A citizens group filed petition forms on Friday for an “Only Citizens Vote” constitutional amendment.
Mar 241 min read


Whitmer Sets New Mark In Still Not Calling Special In SD-35
In 2005, Sen. Bernero became Lansing's mayor, and he resigned his state senate seat. Gov. Granholm called a special election 2 days later.
Mar 202 min read


Thanedar's Son To Run Michigan Campaign Finance Network
Neil Thanedar, the son of U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar was unanimously elected to serve as the Michigan Campaign Finance Network director.
Mar 171 min read


Runestad In D.C. Trying To Erase $600K Debt
The MRP is grappling with $600,000 in debt after the last campaign cycle, and newly elected Chair Runestad is in DC attempting to erase it.
Mar 122 min read


New Polling Looks Good For Benson, Whitmer
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson leads both the potential primary and general election field by double-digit margins.
Mar 102 min read
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