Isaac Constans

How did Michigan do it?

When Kevin Hertel’s father was the Michigan House speaker, the Legislature broke through deadlock to pass an astounding number of bills. Hertel believes that spirit of bipartisanship still exists somewhere.

Denise Mentzer has been in working peoples’ shoes. Now running for the Michigan House of Representatives, she’s hoping to be a voice for them.

Kelly Breen’s top priority is protecting Michigan students. Between learning gaps caused by COVID-19 and gun violence in schools, she’s worried.

This former AP government teacher says he’s running for reelection to protect democracy and strengthen public education in Michigan.

Alex Garza was the youngest city councilperson elected in Taylor. Now, with a newly drawn district, he has a new chance to make a difference.

In August, Shadia Martini became the first Syrian American woman to win a party’s nomination to the Michigan Legislature. Martini grew up with banned books and rigged elections, and now she’s worried that the US is falling into similar authoritarian traps.

This West Michigan town could help decide whether Michigan reclaims its status as a “union state.”

The first Chipotle to be unionized is here in Lansing. The organizers, with no prior labor experience, aren’t who you’d expect.

Inflation is still hovering at a 40-year high. Will the Inflation Reduction Act or student loan forgiveness make a difference in Michigan?