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FILE - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit, May 4, 2023, in Oxon Hill, Md.
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Whitmer: State prepared to fight election interference attempts

Rick Pluta November 5, 2024

With so many closely contested races in Michigan, authorities are on the lookout for efforts to meddle with elections or...

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Minor party nominees could have big impact on Michigan presidential race

Rick Pluta October 29, 2024

The race for president is largely viewed as Vice President Kamala Harris versus former President Donald Trump — the Democrat...

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Vice President Kamala Harris addresses a crowd of union members and supporters at Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.
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Former GOP congressman among those supporting Democratic presidential ticket

Rick Pluta October 4, 2024

A group of former state GOP politicians, staffers and consultants announced Thursday that they are endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris...

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The Michigan Capitol is seen, May 24, 2023, in Lansing, Mich.
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Former aides to Michigan House speaker face trial on embezzlement charges

Rick Pluta September 13, 2024

Two former top state House Republican staffers will go to trial on allegations they embezzled from political funds for their...

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addresses a crowd at a fundraiser in Royal Oak on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
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RFK Jr. goes to court to drop his name from Michigan ballot

Rick Pluta September 4, 2024

A Michigan Court of Claims judge acted quickly Tuesday to deny Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s request to be removed from...

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addresses a crowd at a fundraiser in Royal Oak on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
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RFK Jr. will appear on Michigan ballot, despite suspending campaign

Rick Pluta August 28, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will remain on the Michigan presidential ballot, despite his announcement Friday that he is suspending his...

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Benson opens inquiry into Elon Musk-related PAC

Rick Pluta August 6, 2024

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has opened an inquiry into whether a political action committee controlled by billionaire Elon...

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Michigan Supreme Court sets stage for minimum wage boost

Rick Pluta August 1, 2024

Minimum wage workers in Michigan are in line for a big pay raise in February under a ruling Thursday from...

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(L to R) Olivia Troye, Amanda Stratton, and Vice President Kamala Harris discussed the impact the upcoming election could have on the future of reproductive rights.
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Mich. Democrats seek reset with Harris at top of ticket

Rick Pluta July 26, 2024

Michigan Democrats are seeking a messaging reset with party leaders holding events around the state as Vice President Kamala Harris...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the state budget presentation Feb. 8, 2023.
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Whitmer endorses Harris for president, dismisses speculation about joining as running-mate

Rick Pluta July 23, 2024

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party’s nominee for president in an email...

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FILE - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit, May 4, 2023, in Oxon Hill, Md.
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Whitmer says Michigan is winnable for Biden, denies she ever said otherwise

Rick Pluta July 2, 2024

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reasserted Monday that she has faith President Joe Biden can win Michigan in November. That’s despite the...

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Detroit Evening Report: Bills to combat housing discrimination heading to Whitmer

Rick Pluta, Bre'Anna Tinsley June 27, 2024

Landlords would be barred from discriminating against tenants or prospective tenants who use housing vouchers or some other type of...

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