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Xiong, Lemmons Highlight Warren Field; Crowded Dem Primary In Westland

Five Democrats and one Republican filed to run in the special election for the 25th House District in Westland, according to the Wayne County Clerk's office.

November 28, 2023

Special Elections Announced for January 30, April 16

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Wednesday called for a special election outside of the already scheduled 2024 election days to fill two now-vacant state House seats.

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November 28, 2023

Aiyash Most Liberal In House, Schriver Most Conservative

Though the candidates for most conservative House member stood out pretty quickly, the candidate for most liberal House member was harder to spot.

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November 21, 2023

RSQE Forecasts Steady Michigan Economy

The Michigan economy is intrinsically tied to the fate of the United States and the economists at the 71st Annual Economic Outlook Conference released a good sailing report for the state, barring any massive waves.

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November 21, 2023

Candidates Most Likely To Run In MI-8

As the well wishes for retiring U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) rolled in Thursday, thoughts immediately shifted to the seat the six-term member of Congress is leaving behind.

November 14, 2023

‘Big Kahuna’ of Redistricting Trials Handed to Judges

Lawyers gave closing arguments Wednesday in front of a federal three-judge panel in a case that could determine if the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) will be redrawing state legislative districts early next year.

November 14, 2023

Prop. 1 Financial Disclosure Bills Shipped Off to Whitmer’s Desk

Around 11 hours ago, the House approved an altered version of the Senate leadership's Proposal 1 implementation legislation, SB 613, SB 614, SB 615 and SB 16.

November 7, 2023

Schools’ Debt Paid Off as $615.5M End-Of-Year Supplemental Clears Chambers

A combined $114.1 million in outstanding school debt relief for Pontiac, Benton Harbor, Inkster and other districts passed the House and Senate Thursday with only one Republican vote as part of a year-end $615.5 million supplemental …

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November 7, 2023

Solar Siting Amended to Require Local Gov Collaboration First

During another 12-plus-hour session day, House Democrats voted out bills allowing the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to permit solar, wind and green storage projects as long as the energy companies go through the impacted local …

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October 31, 2023

100% ‘Clean Energy’ by 2040 Passes Senate

Electric companies need to run 100% on "clean energy" – which includes nuclear power and methane digesters controlling organic waste decomposition – by 2040 under an expansive energy reform package driven by Senate Democrats.

October 31, 2023

R&D Tax Credit Introduced, Moves Out of Committee Within a Couple Hours

A research and development (R&D) tax credit program was voted out of a House committee Tuesday, a package that included a bill that was introduced, referred to committee and reported out of committee within a …

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October 24, 2023

What Is Going On with $15 Minimum Wage Effort?

Advocates for a $15 minimum wage will need to get the Court of Appeals to put their request before the state Legislature for adoption after the Board of State Canvassers declined to advance it over …

October 24, 2023

R&D Tax Credit on the Table, Business Community Calls for More Research

A research and development (R&D) tax credit for Michigan businesses with technology-based projects received its first hearing Tuesday in front of the House Economic Development and Small Business Committee.

October 18, 2023

Education, Immigration Top of Mind for Growth Council

The Growing Michigan Together Council heard recommendations Thursday from four workgroups, many of which had overlapping recommendations, including better, updated education and immigration attraction.

October 18, 2023

Rebranded SOAR Fund Bills Give 20% of Project Development to Local Communities

Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) proposes a business incentive program in which grant offers are linked to an initial question – "will this community and all Michiganders be better off after this investment, even if the …

October 10, 2023

Duggan’s Tax Reform Stalls In House After Member’s Medical Emergency

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s property tax reform package stalled on the House floor Thursday after a Democratic member needed urgent medical attention, depriving the Democrats of the 56 votes needed to pass the bill without Republican …