Why the economy, yet again, is likely to decide Michigan’s 2026 election
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2025 was a big year for Michigan politics
It’s Just Politics’ Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta welcome back Emily Lawler, Politics Editor of the Detroit Free…
Consumers Energy wins approval for $157 million natural gas hike | Business
Consumers Energy and Attorney General Dana Nessel are disgareeing about the Consumer Energy’s proposed $248 million natural…
Michigan judge dismisses criminal charges in Trump election case
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan judge dismissed criminal charges Tuesday against a group of people who were…
Justice Department sues Michigan, New York and other states over climate plans
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department filed lawsuits against four states this week, claiming their climate actions…
Scrutiny of nonprofit payments kicks off testimony in Lee Chatfield case
EAST LANSING — Reimbursement payments made by a political nonprofit tied to former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield…
The Effort to Strip Elon Musk’s Power
Elon Musk and the so-called Department of Government Efficiency are operating unconstitutionally, and their actions must be reversed.…
AG Dana Nessel to intervene in Consumers Energy rate hike request
LANSING, Mich. (WNEM) – Michigan Attorney General (AG) Dana Nessel filed a notice of intervention in Consumers Energy’s…