Lawmakers remember former Michigan Sen. Carl Levin as humble, down-to-earth
Lawmakers are remembering Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator. Levin died Thursday at 87.
Lawmakers are remembering Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator. Levin died Thursday at 87.
Michigan's longest serving US Senator Carl Levin dies at 87
Carl Levin has died.
Carl Levin has died.
Michigan's Aug. 3 elections are soon - here's what's on the ballot in Metro Detroit
Fifty-three counties have local races that people will be voting in on Aug. 3.
Fifty-three counties have local races that people will be voting in on Aug. 3.
Genesee County Sheriff has not ruled out bid for Michigan Governor as a Democrat
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is considering a run for Michigan governor - as a Democrat to challenge Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is considering a run for Michigan governor - as a Democrat to challenge Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Garret Soldano leading Republican candidates for Michigan governor in fundraising
Whoever comes out on top for the Republican nomination for governor, they'll be up against Gretchen Whitmer and a $10 million war chest.
Whoever comes out on top for the Republican nomination for governor, they'll be up against Gretchen Whitmer and a $10 million war chest.
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.
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.
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.
Michigan Legislature kills law Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used for COVID-19 rules
Republican lawmakers have killed a law that underpinned coronavirus restrictions issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020
Republican lawmakers have killed a law that underpinned coronavirus restrictions issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020
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.
"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.
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig says he has 'an important announcement' next week
Rumors about a run for governor have swirled around the former police chief after he retired from his position in law enforcement in June.
Rumors about a run for governor have swirled around the former police chief after he retired from his position in law enforcement in June.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones headed to trial in connection with drunken driving crash
Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones is headed to trial in connection with a drunken driving crash in Livingston County.
Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones is headed to trial in connection with a drunken driving crash in Livingston County.
GOP donor funds South Dakota National Guard troops in Texas
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will use a donation from a Republican donor to fund a deployment of National Guard troops to the U.S. border with Mexico.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will use a donation from a Republican donor to fund a deployment of National Guard troops to the U.S. border with Mexico.
Michigan Republicans pass bills to require ID to vote; Whitmer to veto
The Michigan Senate has pushed through a wave of bills that would require a photo ID to vote. It was passed along party lines and will likely get passed in the House as well. But faces a certain veto by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The Michigan Senate has pushed through a wave of bills that would require a photo ID to vote. It was passed along party lines and will likely get passed in the House as well. But faces a certain veto by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Capitol riot: Questions linger in wake of Senate report
A bipartisan Senate report released last week details security failures surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and recommends how to fix them.
A bipartisan Senate report released last week details security failures surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and recommends how to fix them.
Michigan officials fear conspiracy theorists will fill election worker shortage
"These conspiracy theorists are in it for the long haul. They're in it to completely crumble our republic, and they're looking at these election administrator positions," said Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum, a Democrat. "They're playing the long game."
"These conspiracy theorists are in it for the long haul. They're in it to completely crumble our republic, and they're looking at these election administrator positions," said Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum, a Democrat. "They're playing the long game."
G-7 leaders pledge 1B COVID-19 vaccines to countries
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.