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Steve Carmody/Michigan Public“We have multiple polls internal and otherwise saying I’m up by double digits in the primary, and all public polling is showing that I'm not only up in the primary, but I’m up in the general on Jocelyn Benson and Mike Duggan," said Rep. John James (R-MI), who's running for Michigan governor in 2026. -
Colin Jackson/Michigan Public Radio NetworkSunday marked a big day for progressives in the Michigan Democratic Party. Nearly every candidate the party’s Progressive Caucus backed won their convention races.
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Republican Mike Rogers files petition signatures for spot on GOP August primary ballot for US SenateRogers served seven terms in Congress, starting in 2001 before stepping down in 2015. He lost a close U.S. Senate race to Democrat Elissa Slotkin in 2024. -
The chair of the Senate appropriations committee says revenue is tighter this year, but she hopes to adopt a balanced budget without raising taxes. -
Detroit officials are launching a six-point “Safe Summer” community safety plan aimed at preventing violent crime through a mix of enforcement and prevention strategies. -
Michigan utilities can apply for an increase in their rates every 12 months. The state Senate heard testimony on legislation to reduce that to once every three years. -
The bills would stop hospitals from making nurses work extra hours, with some exceptions, and give nurses at least an eight-hour break following a 12-hour shift. -
Stargazing could be a big industry for Cass County, Michigan, but advocates worry that light pollution might stand in the way. -
El-Sayed is part of a three-way primary battle between himself, Congresswoman Haley Stevens, and state Senator Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) for the Democratic Senate nomination. -
The Michigan Legislature ended its spring recess and returned to the state Capitol to begin a lawmaking sprint before the summer and fall campaign season takes off. -
Polling shows the Democratic U.S. Senate primary race is close between state Senator Mallory McMorrow, Congresswoman Haley Stevens, and former Wayne County Health Director Abdul El-Sayed. -
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says the Trump administration is playing politics with a billion-dollar barrier under construction to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes.
