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Governor Whitmer praises passage of bipartisan Michigan state budget

By D. R. Lanham | Oct 3, 2025

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a statement following the Michigan Legislature's approval of a bipartisan state budget.

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Michigan Senate passes bipartisan budget with record K-12 school funding

By D. R. Lanham | Oct 3, 2025

Senate Democrats in Michigan have approved a bipartisan budget that increases funding for K-12 schools and higher education across the state.

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Michigan expands translation device rollout across secretary of state offices

By D. R. Lanham | Oct 1, 2025

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson visited the Mexicantown Community Development Corporation in Southwest Detroit to mark Hispanic Heritage Month and announce new efforts by the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) to serve residents who speak...

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Search efforts lead to safe recovery of missing Ogemaw County resident

By D. R. Lanham | Oct 1, 2025

A 70-year-old man from Ogemaw County, Michigan, was found and returned to his family on Tuesday afternoon after going missing earlier that day.

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Michigan Democratic Party criticizes Mike Rogers over support for GOP tax law affecting healthcare

By D. R. Lanham | Oct 1, 2025

The Michigan Democratic Party has criticized Mike Rogers for his support of a GOP-backed tax law, which they say has led to higher health care premiums and threatens coverage for many residents.

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Whitmer criticizes U.S. tariff policy during major speech in Canada

By D. R. Lanham | Oct 1, 2025

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered a keynote address at the Empire Club of Canada, focusing on the impact of current U.S. tariffs on Michigan's manufacturing sector and its auto industry.

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Webber criticizes Michigan DHHS after audit finds failures in protecting psychiatric patient rights

By D. R. Lanham | Sep 30, 2025

Senator Michael Webber has voiced strong criticism of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) following the release of an audit by the Office of the Auditor General.

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Michigan Democrats criticize GOP over government shutdown impact on health care

By D. R. Lanham | Sep 30, 2025

Michigan Democratic Party leaders have criticized former President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans for their role in a federal government shutdown.

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Michigan Democrats criticize Nesbitt over claims about rural health care amid Medicaid cut concerns

By D. R. Lanham | Sep 29, 2025

With as many as 700,000 Michigan residents facing the loss of their health care coverage and several hospitals in rural areas struggling to remain open, recent statements by State Senator Aric Nesbitt have come under scrutiny.

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MDOT schedules public meeting for Warner Creek culvert project in Marquette County

By D. R. Lanham | Sep 29, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has scheduled a public meeting to discuss an upcoming construction project on M-35 over Warner Creek, located north of Palmer in Marquette County.

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House Republicans’ earmark transparency rules adopted by Senate Democrats

By D. R. Lanham | Sep 29, 2025

House Republicans’ transparency requirements for earmarks have been adopted by Senate Democrats as part of ongoing budget negotiations at the state Capitol.

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Rep. Bohnak recognizes Marquette United Steelworkers during Lansing visit

By D. R. Lanham | Sep 29, 2025

State Representative Karl Bohnak, a Republican from Deerton, recently welcomed members of the Marquette United Steelworkers to Lansing.

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Michigan GOP faces divisions as John James struggles in governor primary

By D. R. Lanham | Sep 29, 2025

The Republican primary for Michigan governor showed signs of division and uncertainty during the Michigan GOP’s conference on Mackinac Island over the weekend.

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Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge to close for festival foot races on September 27

By D. R. Lanham | Sep 29, 2025

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Taylor Secretary of State office to close for two weeks for remodeling

By D. R. Lanham | Sep 29, 2025

The Michigan Secretary of State office located at 21572 Ecorse Rd. in Taylor will be closed for two weeks starting Monday, October 6, due to a remodeling project.

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Governor Whitmer orders flags lowered after church shooting in Grand Blanc Township

By D. R. Lanham | Sep 28, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has directed that U.S. and Michigan flags at the State Capitol Complex and on all public buildings and grounds throughout Michigan be lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims of a shooting at the Church of Jesus...

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Michigan leaders reach bipartisan deal on state budget with increased road funding

By D. R. Lanham | Sep 25, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, and Speaker of the House Matt Hall have announced an agreement to pass Michigan’s School Aid and state budgets before the start of the new fiscal year on October 1.

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Michigan Democrats criticize Mike Rogers after anti-abortion group endorses Senate bid

By D. R. Lanham | Sep 24, 2025

Following the endorsement of Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, a group known for supporting a national abortion ban, the Michigan Democratic Party has criticized Rogers’ record on reproductive...

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Michigan Democrats criticize Mike Rogers over support for pharma-friendly tax law

By D. R. Lanham | Sep 24, 2025

Michigan Democratic lawmakers criticized Senate candidate Mike Rogers for his support of a tax law they say benefits pharmaceutical companies and keeps prescription drug prices high for Michigan residents, particularly those with rare diseases and...

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Michigan DNR urges hunters to follow safety steps amid ongoing bird flu cases

By D. R. Lanham | Sep 24, 2025

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging waterfowl hunters to take precautions against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu.