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Michigan House adopts resolution marking Victims of Communism Day

By Capitol News | Nov 14, 2025

State Representative James DeSana has announced that his resolution to establish November 7 as Victims of Communism Day in Michigan has been adopted.

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Barrett secures $4.1 million federal funds for mid-Michigan community projects

By Capitol News | Nov 13, 2025

Congressman Tom Barrett announced that nearly $4.1 million in federal funding has been secured for mid-Michigan communities as part of the recently enacted government funding package, H.R. 5371.

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Mike Rogers announces senior leadership team for faith coalition in Senate campaign

By Capitol News | Nov 13, 2025

Army veteran and businessman Mike Rogers, who is running for U.S. Senate and has received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, has announced the formation of a senior leadership team for his “Faith Leaders for Mike Rogers” coalition....

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Congressman Tom Barrett announces end of government shutdown and $4.1M for Michigan projects

By Capitol News | Nov 13, 2025

Congressman Tom Barrett posted on November 13, 2025 about securing nearly $4.1 million in federal funding for mid-Michigan and addressed the conclusion of the recent government shutdown.

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Tom Barrett reflects on military service and comments on end of historic government shutdown

By Capitol News | Nov 13, 2025

Congressman Tom Barrett posted reflections on his Army service for Veterans Day on November 11, 2025, highlighted a visit to an American Legion post, and addressed the conclusion of a record-setting government shutdown two days later.

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Congress votes to reopen federal government after record-long shutdown

By Capitol News | Nov 13, 2025

Congress has voted to end the federal government shutdown, which lasted for 43 days and was the longest in U.S. history.

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Assistant Attorney General John L. Thurber receives civility award from Ingham County Bar Association

By Capitol News | Nov 13, 2025

Assistant Attorney General John L. Thurber has been honored with the Theodore W. Swift Civility Award by the Ingham County Bar Association, according to an announcement from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

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Nesbitt leads GOP call for DOJ oversight of Michigan's 2026 elections

By Capitol News | Nov 13, 2025

Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt, along with 21 other Republican legislators, has formally requested that the U.S. Department of Justice oversee Michigan’s primary and general elections in 2026.

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Mackinac Center’s Patrick J. Wright to receive Federalist Society’s Grano Award

By Capitol News | Nov 13, 2025

Patrick J. Wright, vice president for legal affairs at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, will be honored with the 2025 Grano Award by The Federalist Society’s Michigan Lawyers Chapter.

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Report alleges anti-union tactics under Mike Duggan at Detroit Medical Center

By Capitol News | Nov 13, 2025

A recent report from Michigan Advance has revealed allegations of anti-union practices against nurses and medical lab workers during Mike Duggan's tenure as head of the Detroit Medical Center.

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Four insurers leave Michigan ACA marketplace; over 200k residents face higher premiums

By Capitol News | Nov 12, 2025

LANSING — Three insurance companies will exit Michigan’s individual Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace in 2026, with a fourth ending coverage for Metro Detroit, according to the Detroit Free Press.

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Barrett votes to end historic government shutdown with support for key programs

By Capitol News | Nov 12, 2025

After more than six weeks of a federal government shutdown, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 5371, a measure to fund the government through January 30, 2026.

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Michigan Democratic Party responds to Bernadette Smith entering GOP Senate primary

By Capitol News | Nov 12, 2025

Former Michigan GOP co-chair Bernadette Smith has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to join Mike Rogers in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate.

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Attorneys general press FCC on multilingual emergency alert rule delay

By Capitol News | Nov 12, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 18 other state attorneys general and New York City in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish a rule that would expand emergency alerts to more languages.

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Public invited to learn about planned M-37 rebuild in Caledonia Township

By Capitol News | Nov 12, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), together with Caledonia Township and the Kent County Road Commission, will hold a public meeting next week to discuss the upcoming rebuilding and widening of M-37 (Broadmoor Avenue/Cherry Valley...

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Anti-abortion group plans major spending push in Michigan ahead of 2026 elections

By Capitol News | Nov 12, 2025

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America (SBA), a national anti-abortion organization, has announced plans to spend $80 million in Michigan and three other battleground states during the 2026 election cycle.

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East Lansing warns residents of fake invoice scam using city department names

By Capitol News | Nov 12, 2025

City of East Lansing officials have issued a warning to residents about a scam involving fake invoices sent by email.

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Michigan Chamber opposes bill limiting recovery of improper unemployment payments

By Capitol News | Nov 12, 2025

This week, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce expressed its opposition to a proposed bill that would prevent the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) from collecting unemployment insurance benefits that were improperly paid due to clerical...

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I-475 reopens after $141 million rebuild; further upgrades planned for Flint area

By Capitol News | Nov 12, 2025

Approximately three miles of Interstate 475 in Genesee County, Michigan, have reopened to traffic following a $141 million reconstruction project.

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Mike Rogers claims Detroit ballot delivery affected outcome of 2024 Senate race

By Capitol News | Nov 12, 2025

Former Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers has claimed that his loss in the 2024 election was influenced by a van carrying ballots in Detroit.