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Internal divisions doom Michigan Democrats in their final days of legislative control
Read full article: Internal divisions doom Michigan Democrats in their final days of legislative controlMichigan Democrats are ending their final days in control of the state government bogged down with disunity and inaction.
A lynching in the family inspired Michigan's first Black woman elected justice to pursue the law
Read full article: A lynching in the family inspired Michigan's first Black woman elected justice to pursue the lawJustice Kyra Harris Bolden is the first Black woman to be elected to the Michigan Supreme Court.
Democratic governors hammered Trump before the election. Now they're hoping to work with him
Read full article: Democratic governors hammered Trump before the election. Now they're hoping to work with himA handful of prominent Democratic governors are quickly adjusting their approach to President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office in January.
Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House
Read full article: Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of HouseDemocrats in Michigan are pressing to pass reproductive health care legislation before the party loses its majority with the new legislative session next year.
Detroit Mayor Duggan, a longtime Democrat, will run for Michigan governor in 2026 as independent
Read full article: Detroit Mayor Duggan, a longtime Democrat, will run for Michigan governor in 2026 as independentDetroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, says he'll run for Michigan governor in 2026 as an independent because “there are a lot of people in this country who are tired of both” the Democratic and Republican parties.
A record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte
Read full article: A record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly AyotteA record 13 women will serve as governor next year after the election of New Hampshire Republican Kelly Ayotte, breaking the record set in 2023.
Michigan House races will test Democrats' grasp on the state government trifecta
Read full article: Michigan House races will test Democrats' grasp on the state government trifectaThe same Michigan voters Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris needs in the critical swing state will also determine whether her party maintains its foothold on state government two years after pulling off a historic sweep.
Harris and Trump seek Arab American votes in Michigan in effort to shore up battleground states
Read full article: Harris and Trump seek Arab American votes in Michigan in effort to shore up battleground statesKamala Harris and Donald Trump are both seeking support from Arab American voters as they campaign in Michigan, trying to lock down support in a battleground state that could decide the presidential race.
Amid worries that Democrats' blue wall may be cracking, governors hit the road for Kamala Harris
Read full article: Amid worries that Democrats' blue wall may be cracking, governors hit the road for Kamala HarrisThe Democratic governors of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin this week have embarked on a bus tour through their states to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid.
Harris' big moment, Dems' rising stars, Gaza protesters shut out. Takeaways from DNC's last night
Read full article: Harris' big moment, Dems' rising stars, Gaza protesters shut out. Takeaways from DNC's last nightVice President Kamala Harris urged Americans to seize a “precious, fleeting opportunity” to move beyond political divisions and the threat of Republican Donald Trump on Thursday as she closed out the Democratic National Convention.
Here's the schedule for the DNC's fourth and final night leading up to Harris' acceptance speech
Read full article: Here's the schedule for the DNC's fourth and final night leading up to Harris' acceptance speechThe fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention is underway, culminating with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her party’s nomination for president.
Governors of battleground states encourage Florida delegates at Democratic National Convention
Read full article: Governors of battleground states encourage Florida delegates at Democratic National ConventionFlorida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried is hosting the first of four delegation breakfasts on Monday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Eva Mendes and Kate McKinnon will be among guests this fall at 92nd Street Y in Manhattan
Read full article: Eva Mendes and Kate McKinnon will be among guests this fall at 92nd Street Y in ManhattanKate McKinnon, Malcolm Gladwell and Eva Mendes will be among the featured speakers this fall at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan, a leading venue for arts events.
Picking a running mate: Inside the 16 days between Kamala Harris' launch and her choice of Tim Walz
Read full article: Picking a running mate: Inside the 16 days between Kamala Harris' launch and her choice of Tim WalzKamala Harris’ whirlwind process to select Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate can be summed up in a word: weird.
Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicion
Read full article: Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicionIn 2022, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer welcomed a Chinese battery company’s plan to build a $2.36 billion factory and bring a couple thousand jobs to Big Rapids.
Harris is planning a tour of battleground states next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate
Read full article: Harris is planning a tour of battleground states next week with her yet-to-be-named running mateVice President Kamala Harris is set to launch a battleground tour next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate, with stops in seven swing states stretching from Pennsylvania to Nevada.
Vice President Kamala Harris leads list of contenders for spots on the Democratic ticket
Read full article: Vice President Kamala Harris leads list of contenders for spots on the Democratic ticketPresident Joe Biden's decision to step down as the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee for president has opened the door for other possible candidates.
Biden's decision to drop out leaves Democrats across the country relieved and looking toward future
Read full article: Biden's decision to drop out leaves Democrats across the country relieved and looking toward futureVoters nationwide reacted with relief and hope to news that President Joe Biden would drop his reelection bid.
Harris could become the first female president after years of breaking racial and gender barriers
Read full article: Harris could become the first female president after years of breaking racial and gender barriersShe’s already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could soon become the first Black woman and the first person of South Asian descent to head a major party's presidential ticket after President Joe Biden’s ended his reelection bid.
What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here's how that might work
Read full article: What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here's how that might workWith President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year.
Why would Kamala Harris be choice to replace Joe Biden if he drops out of race? Follow the money
Read full article: Why would Kamala Harris be choice to replace Joe Biden if he drops out of race? Follow the moneyIt’s simply reality that based on campaign funds, Harris appears to be the only viable option for Democrats as an alternative to Biden.
Biden says he won't step aside. But if he does, here's why Harris is the favorite to replace him
Read full article: Biden says he won't step aside. But if he does, here's why Harris is the favorite to replace himPresident Joe Biden insists that only “the Lord Almighty” can convince him to quit the presidential race.
Gavin Newsom works to bolster Biden in a swing-state tour that could boost both their ambitions
Read full article: Gavin Newsom works to bolster Biden in a swing-state tour that could boost both their ambitionsGavin Newsom has emerged as President Joe Biden’s most prominent battleground-state soldier.
Gov. Whitmer shuts down 2024 presidential talk but doesn’t hide her ambitions in timely book launch
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer shuts down 2024 presidential talk but doesn’t hide her ambitions in timely book launchDemocrats are circulating several high-profile names as potential presidential alternatives, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the co-chair of the Biden-Harris campaign.
Pressure is building on Biden to step aside. But many Democrats feel powerless to replace him
Read full article: Pressure is building on Biden to step aside. But many Democrats feel powerless to replace himSen. Bernie Sanders says he’s not confident President Joe Biden can win the election this fall in the wake of last week's debate.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer insists Biden can win her state and says she's behind him 100%
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer insists Biden can win her state and says she's behind him 100%Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is insisting that President Joe Biden can still win her state, a key battleground in the 2024 election, even as many national Democrats question whether Biden should move forward after his shaky debate performance.
NFL draft attendance record set with more than 700,000 fans attending the event in Detroit
Read full article: NFL draft attendance record set with more than 700,000 fans attending the event in DetroitThe NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 700,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for the three-day event.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's state house special elections
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's state house special electionsMichigan Democrats hope to restore their slim majority in the state House of Representatives when voters fill two vacant seats in suburban Detroit.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces book detailing her rapid rise in Democratic politics
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces book detailing her rapid rise in Democratic politicsMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's new book “True Gretch” will detail her five-year tenure as governor and her journey along the way.
A Michigan toddler's shooting highlights new gun storage law and other states' strategies
Read full article: A Michigan toddler's shooting highlights new gun storage law and other states' strategiesA Michigan man is the first person to face charges under the state’s new law requiring gun owners to keep weapons in locked storage containers around minors.
New gun laws take effect on one-year anniversary of Michigan State University shooting
Read full article: New gun laws take effect on one-year anniversary of Michigan State University shootingNew gun laws take effect Tuesday in Michigan on the one-year anniversary of a shooting at Michigan State University that claimed the lives of three students and left five in critical condition.
Biden meets with friendly autoworkers in Michigan, but avoids angry Gaza protesters
Read full article: Biden meets with friendly autoworkers in Michigan, but avoids angry Gaza protestersPresident Joe Biden has chatted cheerfully with a friendly union crowd inside a United Auto Workers hall in Michigan.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer focuses on education in State of the State ahead of key term for Democrats
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Whitmer focuses on education in State of the State ahead of key term for DemocratsMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called on lawmakers to pass increased investments in education in an attempt to save residents money in her sixth State of the State address Wednesday night.
States with big climate goals strip local power to block green projects
Read full article: States with big climate goals strip local power to block green projectsMore than a dozen states have given themselves the power to override local zoning restrictions that block large-scale renewable energy projects.
Biden should keep expanding approach to Black voters, group of Democratic strategists says
Read full article: Biden should keep expanding approach to Black voters, group of Democratic strategists saysSome top Democrats are worried that a dip in Black voter turnout, along with other challenges, could doom President Joe Biden and his party in 2024.
'Militia enthusiast' gets over 4 years in prison for attacking police with baton during Jan. 6 riot
Read full article: 'Militia enthusiast' gets over 4 years in prison for attacking police with baton during Jan. 6 riotA Michigan man described by prosecutors as a self-professed militia leader has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison for attacking law enforcement with a stolen police baton during the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Judge orders prison, probation in last sentencings tied to plot to kidnap Michigan governor
Read full article: Judge orders prison, probation in last sentencings tied to plot to kidnap Michigan governorA judge has handed down the last sentences involving a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
New technology installed beneath Detroit street can charge electric vehicles as they drive
Read full article: New technology installed beneath Detroit street can charge electric vehicles as they driveCrews have installed what’s billed as the nation’s first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles beneath a street west of downtown Detroit.
Michigan to join state-level effort to regulate AI political ads as federal legislation is pending
Read full article: Michigan to join state-level effort to regulate AI political ads as federal legislation is pendingMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign legislation in the coming days aimed at curbing deceptive uses of artificial intelligence and manipulated media.
Governors call for more funds to secure places of worship as threats toward Jews and Muslims rise
Read full article: Governors call for more funds to secure places of worship as threats toward Jews and Muslims riseDemocratic governors across the country are sending a joint letter to leaders in Congress calling for additional funds for security at places of worship.
Democrats fear that Biden's Israel-Hamas war stance could cost him reelection in Michigan
Read full article: Democrats fear that Biden's Israel-Hamas war stance could cost him reelection in MichiganMichigan Democrats have warned the White House that President Joe Biden’s response to the Israel-Hamas war could put his reelection campaign in jeopardy in the key swing state next year.
Man stopped near Michigan governor's home worked on research against Democrats, report says
Read full article: Man stopped near Michigan governor's home worked on research against Democrats, report saysPolice say a man dressed in black who works for a group that conducts opposition research on Democrats was stopped while climbing a bluff near the Michigan governor's summer home.
Affordable Care Act provisions codified under Michigan law by Gov. Whitmer as a hedge against repeal
Read full article: Affordable Care Act provisions codified under Michigan law by Gov. Whitmer as a hedge against repealFederal law that prohibits insurers from denying healthcare based on preexisting conditions, or kicking dependents off their parent’s coverage until age 26 is now codified separately into Michigan law.
A man seeking Wisconsin's governor illegally brought guns to the state Capitol — twice in one day
Read full article: A man seeking Wisconsin's governor illegally brought guns to the state Capitol — twice in one dayPolice say a man brought a handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol and demanded to see Gov. Tony Evers and returned at night with an assault rifle.
Democratic rising stars rally around Biden's reelection. They're also eyeing 2028 bids of their own
Read full article: Democratic rising stars rally around Biden's reelection. They're also eyeing 2028 bids of their ownA new generation of Democratic presidential prospects is taking steps to strengthen their national profiles as they fan out across the country to help President Joe Biden's reelection campaign.
Jury clears 3 men in the last trial tied to the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Read full article: Jury clears 3 men in the last trial tied to the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen WhitmerA jury has acquitted three men in the last trial connected to a plan to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
A man charged with aiding Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot says the scheme didn't seem serious
Read full article: A man charged with aiding Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot says the scheme didn't seem seriousOne of three men accused of assisting a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is testifying in his own defense.
Prosecutor says 3 men accused in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer wanted to start a civil war
Read full article: Prosecutor says 3 men accused in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer wanted to start a civil warA prosecutor says three men accused in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wanted to start a civil war.
Democrats see Michigan and Minnesota as guides for what to do with majority power
Read full article: Democrats see Michigan and Minnesota as guides for what to do with majority powerDemocrats in Minnesota and Michigan who won full control of their state government have used their new power to enact sweeping policy changes that have been stalled for years.
Michigan court affirms critical benefits for thousands badly hurt in car wrecks
Read full article: Michigan court affirms critical benefits for thousands badly hurt in car wrecksThe Michigan Supreme Court is out with a decision that provides critical relief for thousands of people who were badly injured in car wrecks.
A competitive race for an open House seat is taking shape in a Michigan battleground district
Read full article: A competitive race for an open House seat is taking shape in a Michigan battleground districtFormer Michigan state Sens. Curtis Hertel Jr. and Tom Barrett will face off for the 7th Congressional District.
Man accused of supporting foiled plot to kidnap Michigan governor set to change not-guilty plea
Read full article: Man accused of supporting foiled plot to kidnap Michigan governor set to change not-guilty pleaA man accused of supporting a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor plans to change his not-guilty plea.
Michigan governor signs red flag gun law as questions linger over enforcement
Read full article: Michigan governor signs red flag gun law as questions linger over enforcementMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave final approval Monday to the state's new red flag law during a bill signing just outside of Detroit.
Despite cracks in Republican gun-rights wall, differences between states widen
Read full article: Despite cracks in Republican gun-rights wall, differences between states widenThere have been a few cracks in the predictable pattern of Republican-controlled states loosening gun laws while Democratic states tighten them in recent weeks.
Michigan Democrats act to protect abortion rights of workers
Read full article: Michigan Democrats act to protect abortion rights of workersThe Michigan House has further advanced legislation that would outlaw companies from retaliating against employees for receiving abortions following its passage in the state Senate in March.
Going green: Nel Hydrogen to build in Michigan, work with GM
Read full article: Going green: Nel Hydrogen to build in Michigan, work with GMThe green hydrogen company Nel announced plans Wednesday to build a massive new plant in Michigan as it works with General Motors to drive down the cost of hydrogen.
Cosmetic to critical: Blue states help trans health coverage
Read full article: Cosmetic to critical: Blue states help trans health coverageDemocratic lawmakers in Oregon are advancing a bill that would expand insurance coverage for gender-affirming care to include things like facial hair removal and Adam’s apple reduction surgery.
Michigan adds LGBTQ protections to anti-discrimination law
Read full article: Michigan adds LGBTQ protections to anti-discrimination lawMichigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Thursday that will permanently outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in the state.
Michigan House approves repeal of state's right-to-work law
Read full article: Michigan House approves repeal of state's right-to-work lawMichigan Democrats have passed legislation in the state House that would repeal the state's right-to-work law that prohibits public and private unions from requiring that nonunion employees pay fees.
Michigan moves for early slot for 2024 presidential primary
Read full article: Michigan moves for early slot for 2024 presidential primaryThe Michigan House voted along party lines Tuesday to move the state's primary to the fourth week of February to match an early presidential primary plan approved by a Democratic National Committee panel last month.
Historic term begins in Michigan as Whitmer, others sworn in
Read full article: Historic term begins in Michigan as Whitmer, others sworn inMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was sworn in alongside other Democratic leaders as she officially began her second term in office after winning reelection in the 2022 midterms.
Attorney: Kidnap plot leader should not get life sentence
Read full article: Attorney: Kidnap plot leader should not get life sentenceThe attorney for the leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov_ Gretchen Whitmer says his client should not be sentenced to life in prison because prosecutors overstated his role in the plot and have created a “false narrative of a terrifying para-military leader."
At Mich. chip plant, Biden says unions 'built middle class'
Read full article: At Mich. chip plant, Biden says unions 'built middle class'President Joe Biden is telling Americans he is a “pro-union” president, just a day after he sided with business leaders in asking Congress to pass legislation to stave off a crippling rail strike.
Doubts about candidates tipped the scales in tightest races
Read full article: Doubts about candidates tipped the scales in tightest racesVoters deciding to split their tickets or buck their party altogether may have helped Democrats mount a stronger-than-expected performance in the recent midterm elections.
The AP Interview: Whitmer has 'no interest in going to DC'
Read full article: The AP Interview: Whitmer has 'no interest in going to DC'In an Associated Press interview, Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she will remain focused on her post and not on growing national speculation she could mount a future presidential run.
'Democracy voters' delivered for Democrats in tightest races
Read full article: 'Democracy voters' delivered for Democrats in tightest racesPresident Joe Biden tried to shape the midterm elections not as a verdict on his time in office, but rather on the contrast between Democrats and Republicans on American democracy.
AP VoteCast: Midterm races a patchwork, not a national vote
Read full article: AP VoteCast: Midterm races a patchwork, not a national voteIf Tuesday’s vote defied the durable history of presidential parties taking heavy losses in a midterm election, it also reinforced an often-forgotten fact: These campaigns are a patchwork of thousands of races, not a nationwide contest.
Late push by Dixon helps tighten Michigan governor's race
Read full article: Late push by Dixon helps tighten Michigan governor's raceIn one of the country's premier battleground states, a last-ditch effort from Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon has helped her pull closer with incumbent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Obama, campaigning in Georgia, warns of threats to democracy
Read full article: Obama, campaigning in Georgia, warns of threats to democracyFormer President Barack Obama has returned to the campaign trail in Georgia, framing the 2022 midterm elections as a referendum on democracy and urging voters not to see Republicans as an answer to their economic woes.