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Michigan Democrats win special elections to regain full control of state government
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democrats won back a majority in the Michigan House and restored their party’s full control of state government Tuesday thanks to victories in two special elections. Mai Xiong won the special election in the 13th District, which covers Warren and part of...
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Gov. Chris Sununu, R-N.H.; Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Govs. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Mich., and Wes Moore, D-Md.; Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio. ___ CBS’ “Face the...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's state house special elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michigan Democrats hope to restore their slim majority in the state House of Representatives on Tuesday when voters fill two vacant seats in suburban Detroit. The chamber deadlocked at 54-54 in November when two Democratic members won mayoral elections. Democrats...
Editorial Roundup: Michigan
Detroit News. April 6, 2024. Editorial: Claw back grant used to buy $4,500 coffeemaker Let’s put in perspective that $4,500 coffeemaker purchased by a politically connected recipient of a $20 million state economic development grant. While it’s a...
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces book detailing her rapid rise in Democratic politics
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will detail her rapid ascent in Democratic politics in a book out this summer, a move that will undoubtedly spark fresh speculation about her potential presidential ambitions. “True Gretch” is scheduled for release July 9 and...
Editorial Roundup: Michigan
Detroit News. March 30, 2024. Editorial: Stifling charters won’t save public schools Michigan’s public schools consistently rank among the worst performing in the nation, so it’s no surprise 10% of the state’s students choose charter schools in hopes of a...
Biden administration will lend $1.5B to restart Michigan nuclear power plant, a first in the US
The federal government will provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan, officials announced Wednesday. Holtec International acquired the 800-megawatt Palisades plant in 2022 with plans to dismantle it. But now the emphasis is on restarting...
Editorial Roundup: Michigan
Detroit News. March 23, 2024. Editorial: Corporate subsidy revamp grows government, not jobs Having failed to deliver on much of its promise, Michigan’s corporate subsidy program warrants review and reform. But rather than reshape the program to grow the economy,...
Michigan will become the last US state to decriminalize surrogacy contracts
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Rachael Lang and her husband share the same last name as their biological daughter, but are not listed on her birth certificate. Instead, it bears the name of a surrogate who carried their daughter due to Lang’s past cancer diagnosis. Michigan’s ban on...
Editorial Roundup: Michigan
Detroit News. March 16, 2024. Editorial: Auditor General’s office should be fully funded Gov. Gretchen Whitmer carved out a clear position on government transparency by proposing to slash the budget for the one office in Lansing that holds lawmakers to account. ...
