MichMash: How Trump auto tariffs impact Michigan; John James joins gubernatorial race + more
Michigan U.S. Rep. John James is the latest major candidate to enter the state's gubernatorial race. As a part of...
Rep. John James seeks GOP nomination for Michigan governor
U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) will not seek reelection to Congress in 2026, running instead for Michigan governor. The...
MichMash: Brinks discusses current legislature, open Senate seat, road funding and more
It's been more than 100 days since Michigan's 35th district has had representation. When will there be a special election...
The Metro: Examining state politics in a divided statehouse
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The Michigan Legislature is split, with Democrats controlling the Senate and...
The Metro: Changes to Michigan’s minimum wage, sick leave
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Court-ordered minimum wage and sick...
The Metro: A conversation with new Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The Democrats took a lot of hits in November at the...
2 Michigan Dems help GOP send first immigration bill to Trump’s desk, against heated opposition
With ample support from Michigan’s congressional delegation, the Laken Riley Act is the first bill on the way to President...
Whitmer to deliver her second-to-last State of the State on February 26
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday that her second-to-last State of the State address to the public and a joint session...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson eyes state’s top job
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson — an early favorite to enter the race to become Michigan’s next governor —...
Whitmer signs innovation bills in Detroit
Michigan businesses could get more help from the state with getting off the ground and with research and development under...
MichMash: State lawmakers return to Michigan Capitol for first day of new session
The state's 103rd Legislative session began on Wednesday, with Republicans taking the majority in the House of Representatives. But Democrats...
FOIA expansion, minimum wage, sick leave bills lead off legislative session in Lansing
Bills to expand Michigan open records laws to apply to the governor’s office and lawmakers were among the first introduced...