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Rep. Cam Cavitt reschedules office hours due to state budget talks

By F. K. Keen | Sep 29, 2025

State Representative Cam Cavitt, a Republican from Cheboygan, has announced new dates for his local office hours in Indian River and Fairview.

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M-32 in Alpena to close for maintenance with detour set from Sept. 23–26

By F. K. Keen | Sep 29, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will carry out maintenance work on M-32 (Washington Avenue) in Alpena from Ripley Street to 2nd Avenue, starting Wednesday, September 23, 2025.

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I-75 culvert repair prompts weekend closure of Saginaw Road in Oakland County

By F. K. Keen | Sep 29, 2025

Southbound Saginaw Road/Dixie Highway near I-75 in Clarkston, Michigan, will be closed from 10 a.m. on Friday, October 3, to 5 a.m. on Monday, October 6, for culvert repairs as part of the ongoing I-75 road and bridge project between M-15...

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Michigan legislators urge U.S. Senate to pass funding bill to avoid shutdown

By F. K. Keen | Sep 27, 2025

Senator Roger Victory and other Michigan legislators have sent a letter to the U.S. Senate, urging lawmakers to approve a short-term funding extension that would prevent a federal government shutdown. “A federal government shutdown would halt the...

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US-41 road repairs set to begin October 6 between Marquette and Harvey

By F. K. Keen | Sep 26, 2025

Contractors working for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin repairs on US-41/M-28 between the Carp River in Marquette and Cherry Creek Road in Harvey, Marquette County, starting Monday, October 6.

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Secretary Benson opposes DOJ demand for unredacted Michigan voter files

By F. K. Keen | Sep 25, 2025

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has responded to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice against Michigan and five other states regarding access to unredacted voter files.

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Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist honored with Shirley Chisholm Award by NCBW

By F. K. Keen | Sep 25, 2025

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II has received the Shirley Chisholm Award from the National Congress of Black Women (NCBW), an honor that recognizes his work on behalf of working-class residents in Michigan.

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Michigan DNR anticipates strong statewide deer harvest despite disease outbreaks and storm impacts

By F. K. Keen | Sep 24, 2025

Deer hunters in Michigan are preparing for the upcoming archery season, which runs from October 1 to November 14.

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Michigan Democrats begin campaign highlighting Rep. Nancy DeBoer's voting record

By F. K. Keen | Sep 24, 2025

The Michigan Democratic Party and the Michigan House Democratic Fund have started an advertising and organizing campaign in state House District 86.

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Michigan GOP omits Senate race from Mackinac straw poll after close contest for Mike Rogers

By F. K. Keen | Sep 22, 2025

The Michigan Republican Party held a straw poll at the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference over the weekend, but did not include the U.S. Senate race in its polling.

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Senate Democrats promote statewide expansion of family support programs at Flint roundtable

By F. K. Keen | Sep 22, 2025

Senate Democrats held a roundtable in Flint to discuss their proposed Building Blocks legislation, which aims to reduce costs for parents across Michigan.

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Michigan GOP criticizes Governor Whitmer for delay in calling special senate election

By F. K. Keen | Apr 9, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is facing criticism for not calling a special election to fill the vacant seat in Michigan's 35th State Senate District.

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Trump issues executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration

By F. K. Keen | Apr 9, 2025

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” which mandates that individuals must provide proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.

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Michigan Republicans back Trump's plan to dismantle U.S. Department of Education

By F. K. Keen | Apr 9, 2025

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, a move that has received support from Michigan Republican leaders.

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Michigan GOP chairman discusses policy priorities during bipartisan interview

By F. K. Keen | Mar 7, 2025

On March 7, 2025, Michigan Republican Party Chairman Jim Runestad appeared on "Off the Record" alongside Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr.