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Top 12 Closest House Races And Other Statistics To Chew On

Explore the close state House election results. Learn about the narrow victories and potential recounts in the closely contested races.

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November 19, 2024

Old Consumer Protection Law Resurrected For Lame Duck

A sweeping ‘consumer protection’ law crafted during the Attorney General Frank Kelley era (specifically the 1970s) will apparently be taken up in December despite the objections of nearly 20 business groups.

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November 19, 2024

Hall Vows Not To Go Gridlock If…

The year 2024 will not go down as one of the most productive years for the Legislature.

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November 12, 2024

Hall To Be Speaker, Puri Minority Leader; More Leadership Posts Announced

Rep. Matt Hall (R-Richland Township), this term’s minority leader, will take the Speaker’s gavel come January, bringing an end to the first speakership Democrats had since Republicans took control in 2010. […]

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November 12, 2024

26 Weeks Of UIA Benefits Floating Around In Senate Labor

Michigan’s unemployment claimants could once again receive up to 26 weeks of benefits under legislation debated in committee that would undo the Snyder administration’s 20-week cap on payments. The bill […]

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November 6, 2024

Republicans Win 58-52 House Majority

Several housing projects and bonding issues were approved to the tune of $366.8 million on Tuesday during the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) board meeting, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced another $330 million in federal and …

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November 6, 2024

Barrett Wins MI-07, McDonald Rivet Takes MI-08; Other Congressional News

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October 29, 2024

MSF Approves $367M In Assistance For 6 Business Projects; Whitmer Announces $330M

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October 29, 2024

3 House Dems Report Raising $1M+ In 2 Months

Two House Democrats and one Democrat challenger in three of the most competitive state House districts reported raising more than $1 million between Aug. 27 and Oct. 20, according to campaign finance filings due to …

October 22, 2024

Detroit One Fair Wage Rally Takes Place Mile Away From ‘Petrified’ Waitress

(DETROIT) – Around 60 people attended a rally Tuesday celebrating the court ruling that stands to terminate restaurants' ability to pay waitstaff a sub-minimum wage in Michigan.

October 22, 2024

Childcare Problem ‘Has Definitely Bruised’ Economic Futures, Says Detroit Advocate

Lifelong Detroiter Barbara Young left the workforce about 15 years ago to watch her children, unable to find childcare fitting within her budget.

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October 15, 2024

Slotkin, Rogers Bring the Heat in Debate

Discover what happened during the fiery U.S. Senate debate between Slotkin and Rogers. Healthcare, immigration, and more were discussed.

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October 15, 2024

Spending on House Races Shifts Away from Churches, Miller

House Democrats shift TV advertising dollars to secure vulnerable seats and knock off Republicans in key districts.

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October 8, 2024

John James, Tudor Dixon, Mayor Pete Early Leaders For Governor In ’26

U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) is the most popular GOP gubernatorial pick for 2026 and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is the most popular Democratic gubernatorial pick in a recent poll conducted by Mitchell …

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October 8, 2024

MI’s Child Care System To Receive $33M Federal Grant

Michigan is moving in the right direction in providing more child care options for working families, Public Policy Associates (PPA) reported this week, but more can be done.

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October 1, 2024

Business Groups List 5 Changes They Want To Sick Leave Act

Business organizations and chambers of commerce across Michigan are asking Lansing lawmakers to make changes to the 72-hour Paid Sick Leave Act to correct issues before the act is implemented.

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