Anatomy of an endorsement: Why the UAW chose El-Sayed, Benson
The United Auto Workers (UAW) endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan’s open U.S. senate seat and Jocelyn Benson for Governor. For UAW Region...
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Anatomy of an endorsement: Why the UAW chose El-Sayed, Benson
The United Auto Workers (UAW) endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan’s open U.S. senate seat and Jocelyn Benson for Governor. For UAW Region...
Black women face obstacles to funding, recruitment in running for office
The Michigan Senate is set to lose three women of color from Detroit-area districts. Erika Geiss, Stephanie Chang, and Sylvia...
CuriosiD Extra: Belle Isle has long history of hosting koi
In the latest episode of CuriosiD, WDET’s Russ McNamara examined why so many fire stations in Detroit have koi ponds. Now...
State Rep. Ranjeev Puri is optimistic about meeting budget deadline this year, says more Republicans need to put Michigan first
Democrats control the state senate and the governorship. The squeaky wheel is the Michigan House – controlled not just by...
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow says she’s working to win over undecided voters, find path back to bipartisan cooperation
Democrats are locked in a three-way primary battle in the race for US Senate. The candidates are Abdul El-Sayed, Congresswoman...
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on reaching voters and prioritizing issues near home
Democrats are locked in a three-way primary battle in the race for US Senate. The candidates are Abdul El-Sayed, Congresswoman...
Haley Stevens weighs in on energy costs, tariffs and Michigan jobs
Democrats are locked in a three-way primary battle in the race for U.S. Senate. The candidates are Dr. Abdul El-Sayed,...
‘No!’ Whitmer shoots down presidential run, looks back at career at Mackinac Policy Conference
There's a lot going on in the state of Michigan, and compounding that there's a big election that assures new...
Sen. Peters talks about sending state money to national guard base, Iran war at Mackinac Policy Conference
With war brewing abroad, Michigan is looking at bolstering defenses close to home. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill Wednesday...
Mackinac Policy Conference: Sen. Peters comments on Iran, state Rep. Puri on budgeting and DTE announces battery storage for data centers
With the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference underway, politicians, policymakers and journalists are gathering on Mackinac Island this week to discuss major issues facing...
MoveDetroit’s vision for growing and maintaining population
Detroit’s population has grown by several thousand residents over the past three years. MoveDetroit is one organization that hopes to continue...
Mike Duggan ends independent bid for Michigan Governor
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced the end of his independent campaign for Michigan governor. Duggan said he aimed to...