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In the last 2 hours

Walks lead to Quad Cities’ fifth straight loss The Dispatch–Argus20:10

Detroit's population grows for third consecutive year Michigan Public20:06

In the last 6 hours

Advocates: ICE denying medical, legal access at Michigan detention center Bridge Magazine17:14

AG Nessel Secures $3.25 Million Settlement with Lease-to-Own Financing Company Over Auto-Repair Agreements Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:14

In 30 MI counties, FEMA begins assessment of April tornado and flood damage Michigan Public16:12

In the last 8 hours

Ludington Man Sentenced to 17-60 Years for First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct of Minor Michigan State Government (Press Release)14:23

Earlier today

Democratic group to spend $20 million to defend Michigan US Senate seat Miami Herald13:21

Detroit Population Growth: Mayor Mary Sheffield talks city growth FOX 2 Detroit12:24

Cops Get Qualified Immunity After Michigan Man Spends 13 Hours in Vomit and Dies in Jail Reason12:17

AG Nessel Releases Opioid Settlement Spending Guidance and Report Michigan State Government (Press Release)11:49

Stock Market Investors Just Got Bad News About President Trump's Economy. History Says a Domino Effect Could Follow. The Motley Fool05:11

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens Concerned Trump Might Sell Out U.S. Auto Industry During China Trip Deadline Detroit01:34

Green Jr. homer hands Quad Cities fourth straight loss Quad-City Times, Iowa01:14

Planned Parenthood of MI asks Whitmer for emergency funding Michigan Public00:49

Yesterday

Amid Trump trip, Michigan duo latest to float Chinese car ban Miami Herald18:45 13-May-26

Trump’s DOJ spars with Michigan in court over access to sensitive voter data Iowa Capital Dispatch16:05 13-May-26

Michigan lawmakers warn Trump against striking Chinese EV deal WDET15:37 13-May-26

Florida Woman Charged with Committing Transportation Fraud of Medicaid Program Michigan State Government (Press Release)15:19 13-May-26

Republicans Chances of Beating Jocelyn Benson to Flip Michigan-Poll Bellingham Herald13:46 13-May-26

Threat facing GM this month: Its cars won’t run without wheels People's World13:19 13-May-26

DOJ voter roll grab: Court sounds skeptical of Trump bid for Michigan data Democracy Docket12:36 13-May-26

Michigan’s $20 million grant scandal and another signature fight Michigan Public12:02 13-May-26

AG Nessel Alerts Seniors to Scam Warning Signs, Highlights Elder Abuse Task Force on Older Michiganians Day Michigan State Government (Press Release)11:24 13-May-26

Detroit Got Poisoned, But They're Opening a Case Against Me Michigan Enjoyer10:00 13-May-26

Democratic U.S. Senate candidates escalate attacks as Michigan primary intensifies Michigan Public08:39 13-May-26

Cavitt, House Republicans pass energy plan to lower costs for Michigan families The Alpena News, Michigan03:18 13-May-26

In the last 7 days

Judge blocks spending on two Michigan minor league baseball parks Michigan Public20:57 12-May-26

Trump’s tax credit scholarship program gets a thumbs down from Michigan education board Chalkbeat18:56 12-May-26

Judge blocks stadium funding in case challenging Michigan earmark process Bridge Magazine17:48 12-May-26

Michigan, Pennsylvania Democrats mum on support for Trump federal court picks Courthouse News17:35 12-May-26

House votes to nix Michigan’s 100% clean energy goal, but it’s DOA in Senate Bridge Magazine17:28 12-May-26

Michigan Dems Noncommittal On Trump's Judicial Pick Law36016:47 12-May-26

Former Wexford County Couple Pleads to First-Degree Child Abuse of Adopted Children Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:18 12-May-26

Michigan Senate hopeful El-Sayed calls himself a ‘physician’ but has little history treating… Politico15:23 12-May-26

Assistant Attorney General Honored with Troy Police Merit Service Award for Role in Dismantling Large-Scale Auto Theft… Michigan State Government (Press Release)15:17 12-May-26

Rogers holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate race: Poll Just The News14:39 12-May-26

Rogers holds edge over Stevens, McMorrow in Michigan US Senate poll Miami Herald12:25 12-May-26

How Covid Made Smoking Cool Again Michigan Enjoyer09:16 12-May-26

Number of homeless rising statewide — and they're needing shelter longer Michigan Public05:06 12-May-26

Political action group allegedly commits $5 million to backing Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate primary The Michigan Daily20:03 11-May-26

Trump proposes federal gas tax pause as Iran tensions drive up fuel prices WILX19:50 11-May-26

Lawmakers Push Tougher Chinese Auto Ban NewsMax18:26 11-May-26

Former Huron County Funeral Home Director Sentenced for $1 Million Embezzlement Scheme Michigan State Government (Press Release)17:06 11-May-26

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson views her run for governor through a personal lens WDET16:15 11-May-26

Michigan teen tobacco use ticks up as prevention funding lags Bridge Magazine13:23 11-May-26

Detroit’s Michigan Science Center Workers win union victory under UAW People's World13:09 11-May-26

After MI Senate special election, what's ahead for Legislature and November midterms? Michigan Public11:49 11-May-26

Will Beydoun's Alleged Fraud Bring Down Whitmer? Michigan Enjoyer10:53 11-May-26

Can Voters Get Over McMorrow’s Disdain for Our State? Michigan Enjoyer09:52 11-May-26

'Detroit in Black and White:' Democrat Mallory McMorrow Tells Why She Wants to Be Michigan's Next U.S. Senator Deadline Detroit10:23 10-May-26

'The Week That Was:' Mike Rogers Wants Cops at Polls. Trump Talks Nuclear Weapons, Transgender Issues With School Kids. Deadline Detroit14:52 9-May-26

Michigan House Republicans call for funding cut to RxKids program WILX22:30 8-May-26

Local governments want public hearing on Consumers Energy's plan to inject wastewater in deep wells Michigan Public22:03 8-May-26

Global Link International, nonprofit whose leader faces 16 felonies, sues state Michigan Public21:39 8-May-26

April 2026 Michigan legislative roundup: Social media restrictions with minors, higher education budget cuts and… The Michigan Daily18:59 8-May-26

Court Rules Trump Administration’s Tariffs Are Illegal Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:56 8-May-26

September 21-25, 2026: PFAS Awareness Week Michigan State Government (Press Release)16:23 8-May-26

AIPAC pairs Haley Stevens with Republican in joint Senate fundraising email, attacks El-Sayed Metro Times Detroit15:16 8-May-26

In hard hats and picket lines, Dems woo union workers in US Senate primary Bridge Magazine15:06 8-May-26

Gov. Whitmer Donor Charged in $20 Million Fraud Scheme NewsMax13:39 8-May-26

MichMash: Democrat victory in special election may show were 2026 midterms are headed WDET11:25 8-May-26

Business woman with ties to Michigan Democrat Gov Whitmer charged with 16 felonies Just The News11:12 8-May-26

At Closed-Door Meeting, Benson Couldn’t Separate Herself From Whitmer Michigan Enjoyer10:16 8-May-26

AG Nessel Reissues Business Identity Theft Alert as Part of National Small Business Week Michigan State Government (Press Release)10:10 8-May-26

The man trying to make Trump’s tariffs go on forever Politico EU03:07 8-May-26

Michigan Supreme Court weighs fate of nine stalled bills in House-Senate dispute The Michigan Daily22:10 7-May-26

Bills to protect rights of manufactured housing community residents introduced in MI Senate Michigan Public21:07 7-May-26

Perry Johnson, John James face dueling signature challenges in GOP primary Bridge Magazine20:57 7-May-26

Michigan resident arrested after confronting Taylor mayor over police ties to ICE Metro Times Detroit14:12 7-May-26

Watch: Bridge reporters talk medical debt, health care costs on WJR Bridge Magazine14:05 7-May-26

Michigan secretary of state unveils plan to avoid conflicts of interest while running for governor Votebeat13:46 7-May-26

After gunfire at an Airbnb, Oakland County suburb cracks down on short-term rentals Michigan Public12:02 7-May-26

House Rating Changes: 17 Shifts in Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Elsewhere By Kyle… Rasmussen Reports11:44 7-May-26

Stateside: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Michigan Public10:56 7-May-26

Long-serving mayor of idyllic Michigan island has just been re-elected — for the 50th time The Blaze09:56 7-May-26

GOP saw Michigan as ripe for takeover, but mood is shifting Bridge Magazine09:35 7-May-26

Michigan Queer Artists Are Weaponizing Joy Against the Trump Era Pride Source08:17 7-May-26

Republicans once saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover, but the mood is shifting MailOnline05:08 7-May-26

MI Supreme Court hears case on whether House must send 9 bills to governor's desk Michigan Public00:45 7-May-26

In the last month

Democrat Chedrick Greene Wins, Assuring Democratic Control of the Michigan Senate Deadline Detroit22:34 6-May-26

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Latest politics news in Michigan including updates on local, state and federal legislature, abortion law, strike action, and more.

Michigan is considered a battleground state. In the federal government, Michigan is represented by two U.S. Senators and thirteen U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow are Democrats. Of the thirteen Representatives, seven are Democrats and six are Republican. Michigan has a Democrat governor, Gretchen Whitmer, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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