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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...
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...
Michigan GOP lawmaker falsely claims that buses carrying March Madness teams are 'illegal invaders'
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan state lawmaker involved in former President Donald Trump’s election denials is being widely criticized after the Republican made false claims that buses carrying college athletes to Detroit for March Madness were shuttling illegal migrant “invaders”...
Federal judges approve redraw of Detroit-area state House seats ahead of 2024 election
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — New boundaries for Detroit-area seats in the Legislature were approved Wednesday by a three-judge panel that had previously ordered them redrawn after finding the old map was illegally influenced by race. The newly approved state House map will be in place for...
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. ...
Divided Michigan GOP finds common ground in awarding all its presidential delegates to Trump
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Republicans awarded all 39 of the state’s remaining presidential delegates to Donald Trump during a convention Saturday, a clear sign of his firm grasp on the party’s base ahead of a November election in the critical swing state. While the...
Today in History: February 25, Muhammad Ali defeats Sonny Liston for first world title
Today in History Today is Sunday, Feb. 25, the 56th day of 2024. There are 310 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 25, 1964, Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) became world heavyweight boxing champion as he defeated...
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Trump-allied lawyers over 2020 election lawsuit in Michigan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from Sidney Powell and other lawyers allied with former President Donald Trump over $150,000 in sanctions they were ordered to pay for abusing the court system with a sham lawsuit challenging the 2020 election results in Michigan....
Michigan governor's budget promises free education and lower family costs, but GOP says it's unfair
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday presented a $80.7 billion budget Wednesday that aims to boost education spending and deliver on her promise to provide students free education from preschool through community college. The second-term Democratic...
