Ignoring early voting states, Mike Bloomberg has eyes on Michigan
As Democratic candidates converge on Iowa for the election's first caucus, Mike Bloomberg is foregoing early-voting states in 2020. Instead, he's spending millions on advertising in other states like Michigan.
As Democratic candidates converge on Iowa for the election's first caucus, Mike Bloomberg is foregoing early-voting states in 2020. Instead, he's spending millions on advertising in other states like Michigan.
Pres. Trump: F-35 fighters could be coming to Selfridge
For several years, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackle campaigning to get the elite F-35 stealth fighter planes to Macomb County.
For several years, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackle campaigning to get the elite F-35 stealth fighter planes to Macomb County.
Republicans ask how Whitmer plans to pay for State of the State promises
"When she started out, I was very optimistic when she said we don't want Lansing to become like Washington is, and that was really encouraging," said Andrea Schroeder (R-Independence Township). "And then in the next breath she blamed everything on the Republicans."
"When she started out, I was very optimistic when she said we don't want Lansing to become like Washington is, and that was really encouraging," said Andrea Schroeder (R-Independence Township). "And then in the next breath she blamed everything on the Republicans."
Whitmer: Michigan to borrow $3.5B to rebuild highways, bridges in State of State
The Democrat unveiled the bonding plan during her second annual State of the State speech to lawmakers. It will enable the state Department of Transportation to do about twice as much construction on I-, U.S.- and M-numbered routes as it can now, she said. The funds would not be used to repair local roads.
The Democrat unveiled the bonding plan during her second annual State of the State speech to lawmakers. It will enable the state Department of Transportation to do about twice as much construction on I-, U.S.- and M-numbered routes as it can now, she said. The funds would not be used to repair local roads.
Michigan kicks off first year of expanded early voting for primary election
The 2020 election will be Michigan's first voting cycle that allows early voting following an approved ballot measure.
The 2020 election will be Michigan's first voting cycle that allows early voting following an approved ballot measure.
President Trump to visit metro Detroit on Thursday with stop in Warren
President Donald Trump is headed to back Michigan next Thursday with an event set for Dana Corp. in Warren, according to a White House source.
President Donald Trump is headed to back Michigan next Thursday with an event set for Dana Corp. in Warren, according to a White House source.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to give Democratic response to Pres. Trump's State of the Union
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Tump's State of the Union in February.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Tump's State of the Union in February.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib calls for EPA investigation into potentially hazardous site
Lawmakers continued conversations regarding the toxic site adjacent to Interstate 696 in Madison Heights.
Lawmakers continued conversations regarding the toxic site adjacent to Interstate 696 in Madison Heights.
Sen Lucido denies being inappropriate in telling female reporter high school boys could have fun with her
Macomb County State Senator Peter Lucido told Allison Donahue of the Michigan Advance in front of a group of visiting boys from De La Salle High School that she could have, "A lot of fun with them" or "They could have a lot of fun with her."
Macomb County State Senator Peter Lucido told Allison Donahue of the Michigan Advance in front of a group of visiting boys from De La Salle High School that she could have, "A lot of fun with them" or "They could have a lot of fun with her."
Key takeaways from Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate in Iowa
Some key takeaways from Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate in Des Moines, the final forum before the Iowa caucuses:
Some key takeaways from Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate in Des Moines, the final forum before the Iowa caucuses:
Bernie Sanders didn’t think woman could win presidency, Elizabeth Warren says
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said her fellow Democratic presidential nominee and friend Bernie Sanders told her he didn't think a woman could win the White House, but Sanders denies saying it.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said her fellow Democratic presidential nominee and friend Bernie Sanders told her he didn't think a woman could win the White House, but Sanders denies saying it.
Democratic debate: 6 presidential candidates to face off ahead of Iowa caucuses
In the smallest stage yet, Tuesday’s event in Iowa is the last chance for six candidates to debate before the Iowa caucuses on Feb. 3.
In the smallest stage yet, Tuesday’s event in Iowa is the last chance for six candidates to debate before the Iowa caucuses on Feb. 3.
Legislation would ban almost all mobile electronic device use while driving
A new bill introduced in the State Senate would amend Michigan's distracted driving laws, broadening what would be illegal while operating a vehicle.
A new bill introduced in the State Senate would amend Michigan's distracted driving laws, broadening what would be illegal while operating a vehicle.
Iran, Democrats, and the Economy: Trump kicks off 2020 election season in Toledo
President Donald Trump used his first campaign election rally of 2020 to argue that he served up “American justice” by ordering a drone strike to take out Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, while jeering Democratic leaders for questioning his decision to carry out the attack without first consulting Congress.
President Donald Trump used his first campaign election rally of 2020 to argue that he served up “American justice” by ordering a drone strike to take out Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, while jeering Democratic leaders for questioning his decision to carry out the attack without first consulting Congress.
WATCH: President Donald Trump rallies in Toledo for first campaign stop of 2020 election
In his first campaign stop of the 2020 election season, President Donald Trump will speak at a rally in Toledo, Ohio Thursday evening. A spokesperson said audiences will hear about the economy, American strength, and issues that unify the country.
In his first campaign stop of the 2020 election season, President Donald Trump will speak at a rally in Toledo, Ohio Thursday evening. A spokesperson said audiences will hear about the economy, American strength, and issues that unify the country.
Michigan Sen Peters concerned for cyber-attacks as Iran tensions persist
But U.S. Senator Gary Peters believes this is a risky game to start playing with Iran.
But U.S. Senator Gary Peters believes this is a risky game to start playing with Iran.
Road funding top of mind as legislature returning to session
With the Michigan Legislature returning to session, finding a new source for funding new road funding is top of mind for the governor and lawmakers.
With the Michigan Legislature returning to session, finding a new source for funding new road funding is top of mind for the governor and lawmakers.
Whitmer 2024? Democratic voters list Michigan governor as potential candidate
In an early 2024 poll, Democratic voters selected Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as a candidate they would consider voting for president.
In an early 2024 poll, Democratic voters selected Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as a candidate they would consider voting for president.
Michigan governor, GOP leadership kick of 2020 with major disagreement over gas tax
Gov. Whitmer said she had a commitment from GOP leaders in 2019 there would be legislative support for a gas tax increase after signing their no-fault plan. House Speaker Lee Chatfield said that isn't true.
Gov. Whitmer said she had a commitment from GOP leaders in 2019 there would be legislative support for a gas tax increase after signing their no-fault plan. House Speaker Lee Chatfield said that isn't true.
Trump impeachment: McConnell can start trial, delay on witnesses
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has the Senate votes to proceed with setting the ground rules for President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has the Senate votes to proceed with setting the ground rules for President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.