Slotkin-Hill Democratic U.S. Senate debate canceled amid format concerns
Both Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and actor Hill Harper want to be the Democratic candidate to replace U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow. But their debate was called off due to the lack of a black female moderator on the panel – among other concerns.
Fulton County DA Willis' photo found on Thomas Matthew Crooks' cell phone
A photo of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was found on the phone of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the young man accused of trying to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally on Saturday in Pennsylvania.
Record 1.5 million Michigan voters request primary election absentee ballots
Michigan voters have requested a record-number of absentee ballots four weeks out from primary election.
Michigan Democrat joins chorus of lawmakers calling for Biden to drop out
Rep. Phil Skaggs said Biden's refusal to end his campaign for reelection also threatened local races where Democrats are in tight battles.
Proposed bill could allow Michigan candidates to appear on ballot by paying fee
"My bill simply provides congressional candidates the same option we have. This solves a huge problem for Republicans and Democrats and saves tax dollars," said Republican State Representative Matt Maddock on X.
Supreme Court immunity ruling is ‘a big win’ for Donald Trump, expert explains
The Supreme Court sent Donald Trump’s immunity case back to a lower court, but one attorney says President Trump still got “a real big victory today." Here’s why.
Elissa Slotkin drops $8M ad buy in Michigan as U.S. Senate race heats up
The Michigan Democrat once again finds herself in a high-stakes and expensive race for political office. As a favorite for the nomination, she has eyes set on TV ad spending for October and November.
Democrat Senate opponent Hill Harper accuses Elissa Slotkin of 'scab behavior' as primary race heats up
He admits she has raised more money and has higher polling numbers but in the end, he argues that isn't the only deciding factor.
Trump claiming he was 'tortured' in Fulton County Jail after arrest
Former President Donald Trump has claimed in a fundraising email that he was "tortured" in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta after his arrest for interfering in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
Michigan Republican lawmaker's arrest could have consequences for party heading into election
Lansing police responded early Thursday to reports of a man with a gun and possible shots being fired. They later arrested Neil Friske.
Michigan Rep. Neil Friske arrested for 'felony-level offense' in Lansing Thursday morning
State lawmaker Neil Friske, who is a Republican that represents Charlevoix and Emmet counties in northern Michigan, was taken into custody by Lansing Police.
Michigan lawmakers want to add more protections for cyclists, penalties to motorists that injure them
In 2016, a motorist in Kalamazoo ran over nine bicycle riders, killing five of them. However, the penalty for seriously injuring a cyclist doesn't end with appropriate charges normally, lawmakers said.
Michigan's U.S. Senate field set for upcoming August Primary
At least one candidate was disqualified late last week because the Dearborn Democrat's campaign address was a post office box - not a street address.
Dark money reform efforts in Michigan up against regulatory, legislative hurdles
Despite efforts to improve financial transparency in Lansing, laws requiring disclosures may still be a long ways off in Michigan.
Former Rep Peter Meijer drops out of race for US Senate
Meijer, 36, is an Iraq war veteran and grandson of the Meijer supermarket chain family.
Trump, Meadows, Giuliani are unindicted co-conspirators, Michigan investigator says
A state investigator testified Wednesday that he considers former President Donald Trump and his White House chief of staff to be uncharged co-conspirators in a scheme to claim that he won Michigan in the 2020 election, despite Democrat Joe Biden’s clear victory.
Lawmakers approve mandate making AEDs mandatory in Michigan schools
The whole world was watching when an NFL player collapsed on the field during a game. Access to life-saving equipment helped revive him - now Michigan lawmakers want to provide the same support in schools.
Ex-Warren Mayor Jim Fouts files paperwork to run for state representative
The longtime mayor of Warren isn't done with politics yet.
Michigan retirement plan would help 1.5 million workers access savings program, lawmaker says
About 1.5 million Michigan workers aren't offered a retirement plan through their job. A proposed law would create an avenue to do that - without any cost from to the business.
Detroit credit rated 'investment-grade', reaching milestone after historic bankruptcy
Mike Duggan held up and handed out bottles of black ink to commemorate the big day