Michigan Aug. 3 election - what to know before you vote

It's the all-important election day in Michigan for 53 different counties in a busy local voting day for the state. While it's not a presidential election, there is still plenty on the ballot that will affect many in the state.

Eviction moratorium to expire Saturday as House leaves for August recess

A nationwide eviction moratorium for renters is set to expire Saturday night, after the House of Representatives adjourned for August recess without passing an extension.

Michigan board declines to certify LGBTQ rights ballot drive

The Michigan elections board declined to certify an LGBTQ-rights ballot drive to revise the 1976 civil rights law to bar discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

Ex-Chief James Craig forms exploratory committee for Michigan gubernatorial run

In both a video posted on YouTube and a press release that was sent early Wednesday morning, Craig confirmed rumors about an interest in a run for Michigan's top political office.

Detroit will ask voters if a reparations committee should be created

"Since the previous election and the death of George Floyd, the idea of reparations has gained a lot of attention and I think now legislatures are getting more serious about addressing this issue," Mary Sheffield said.

Kamala Harris visits Detroit; VP to talk voting rights, COVID-19 vaccine during Michigan visit

Harris discussed voting rights and the COVID-19 vaccine during her first visit to Michigan. Detroit, the centerpiece to election controversy from 2020 and vaccine hesitation, is a fitting place for the vice president to make her pitch.

Michigan Republicans plan to add ID requirement to absentee ballot applications is dead

Lawmakers in the GOP-led state House received heavy pushback from election clerks and voting-rights advocates about plans to add an ID component to absentee ballots and signature verification at polling places.

US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says

President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.

Michigan attorney Mike Cox considers governor run as Republican

The Michigan GOP believes 2022 could be a good shot at taking down incumbent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and, while that's still more than a year away, one possible candidate is a familiar face but is part of an ongoing lawsuit with the University of Michigan.