Why Whitmer’s call for in-person school matters

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s fourth State of the State address was full of optimism and tones of bipartisanship. There was nothing...

Reporters react to Whitmer’s State of the State speech

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her State of the State speech Wednesday night. She discussed her agenda and highlighted her ability...

Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments challenging newly redrawn legislative districts

The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether they should direct the state’s redistricting commission to redraw recently approved district maps. A coalition of current and...

13th Congressional District race in Michigan: Here’s who’s running, so far

Michigan’s redistricting commission changed the current legislative boundaries, including the 12th and 13th congressional districts. In the 12th, Rep. Rashida...

State Sen. Adam Hollier announces bid for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District 

State Sen. Adam Hollier is jumping into the fray of Michigan’s newly-redrawn 13th Congressional District. Hollier’s Senate district lies within the 13th. He says he’s running...

Dearborn inauguration ceremony highlights changing political demographics

Dearborn’s mayor Abdullah Hammoud and other elected officials were sworn in over the weekend. Hammoud made history as the city’s...

Michigan secretary of state and attorney general are investigating whether fake electors broke law

State officials — including Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel — say they’re looking into whether...

Reactions to Michigan’s new district lines are all over the map

Michigan’s redistricting commission has approved new legislative and congressional district maps. But that’s just the beginning of a new chapter...

Rep. Dan Kildee Shares His Story of the Capitol Insurrection: ‘It Was Really Scary’

Even before the insurrection at the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021 was set to be different. Rep. Dan Kildee entered the day set...

Attempts to Upend American Democracy Not Going Away Anytime Soon, Political Columnist Says

About one year ago, an armed mob broke into the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results....

Rep. Brenda Lawrence’s Retirement Announcement Shakes Up Michigan Congressional Races

Rep. Brenda Lawrence, Michigan’s only Black member of Congress, will not seek re-election, and her retirement announcement has shaken up the races for the...

A Defense of — and Rebuttal to — Michigan’s New Political Maps

This year, electoral politics will be critical in Michigan and across the country. Notably, however, this election will be distinct...