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FILE - Michigan state Sen. Aric Nesbitt (R-Porter Township) speaks at a Trump campaign event in Freeland, Mich., May 1, 2024.
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MichMash: Sen. Nesbitt on why he’s running for governor; Trump marks his 100th day in Michigan

Hernz Laguerre, Jenny Sherman May 2, 2025

President Donald Trump marked his 100th day in office on Tuesday by visiting the Selfridge Air National Guard Base in...

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Water affordability bills reintroduced in Michigan Senate

Alex McLenon April 24, 2025

A bill package from last year’s legislative session aimed at improving water affordability has been reintroduced in the Michigan Senate.Senate...

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Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) announced her bid for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat this week.
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MichMash: State Sen. Mallory McMorrow enters Michigan US Senate race

Hernz Laguerre April 4, 2025

State Sen. Mallory McMorrow has become the first major candidate to announce a run for the U.S. Senate seat in...

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Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) joined "MichMash" to talk about how the legislature has fared so far.
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MichMash: Brinks discusses current legislature, open Senate seat, road funding and more

Hernz Laguerre March 28, 2025

It's been more than 100 days since Michigan's 35th district has had representation. When will there be a special election...

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Minimum wage proposal passes Senate

Colin Jackson February 14, 2025

Many Michigan workers would make at least $15 an hour within the next two years under a plan passed Thursday...

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FOIA bills pass Michigan Senate for the second time

Colin Jackson January 30, 2025

Michigan inched a step closer to applying its open records laws to the governor and the Legislature Wednesday. That’s after...

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Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich., Jan. 25, 2023.
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Senate empowers Brinks to act on leftover legislation

Colin Jackson January 23, 2025

The Michigan Senate voted Wednesday to let its Democratic leadership sue on behalf of the chamber to have nine bills that passed...

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FILE - Michigan state Sen. Aric Nesbitt (R-Porter Township) speaks at a Trump campaign event in Freeland, Mich., May 1, 2024.
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Michigan Senate Republican leader enters open race for governor’s seat in 2026

Associated Press January 15, 2025

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s top Republican leader in the state Senate announced Tuesday a candidacy for governor, becoming the...

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MichMash: State lawmakers return to Michigan Capitol for first day of new session

Hernz Laguerre, Jenny Sherman January 10, 2025

The state's 103rd Legislative session began on Wednesday, with Republicans taking the majority in the House of Representatives. But Democrats...

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Senate adjourns after passing flurry of bills; Legislature done for 2024

Rick Pluta December 21, 2024

The Michigan Senate gaveled out for the year Thursday following a marathon 30-hour session that wrapped up the Legislature’s work...

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Michigan Senate eeks out last bills of year in late night session

Colin Jackson December 20, 2024

The Michigan Senate sent a flurry of bills to the governor as it met Thursday night and deep into Friday...

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Detroit Evening Report: Nonprofit Rising Voices urges support for ‘Teach MI History’ bills

Hernz Laguerre December 16, 2024

The nonprofit Rising Voices is urging the public to advocate for the "Teach MI History" bill package introduced this month...

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