Politics
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VIDEO: Michigan Democrats pass $82.5 billion state budget for 2025
@gandernewsroom Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, Speaker of the House Joe Tate, and legislative leaders celebrated the passage of Michigan’s $82.5 billion bipartisan budget for 2025. This budget supports students, enhances public safety, builds affordable housing, and boosts opportunities for all Michiganders. Highlights include $589 million spread across school districts, $45.5 million…
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Trump’s policies would cause inflation to surge, economists say
If elected, Donald Trump has vowed to implement a 10% tariff on imports, deport undocumented immigrants who make up a huge percentage of the agricultural and construction industries, and cut corporate taxes. Experts say these plans would be inflationary and cost Americans thousands of dollars per year.
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Here’s how Michiganders can watch Thursday’s presidential debate
Want to tune into this week’s live debate between President Joe Biden and ex-President Donald Trump?
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6 times Trump insulted US veterans
Former president Donald Trump has a long history of clashing with military families and US veterans. The newly convicted felon, who famously evaded the Vietnam War draft, has even reportedly called slain US soldiers “losers” and “suckers.”
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What we know about Republican state Rep. Neil Friske and his alleged crimes
Right-wing state Rep. Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix) is facing a sexual assault investigation after he was reportedly arrested just before 3 a.m. last Thursday in Lansing.
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Dental office credit cards are pushing people further into debt
With limited coverage for adult dental care and lofty out-of-pocket costs, some patients are turning to dental credit cards—but experts say these cards are “predatory.”
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Karamo asks court to reinstate her as Michigan GOP chair
The deposed former head of the Michigan Republican Party wants a judge to reinstall her in that position.
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Michigan Senate passes bill to ban ‘gay panic’ defense
A bill that would bar the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses from being used in court was passed Thursday by the state Senate.
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Election-denying conspiracy theorist runs for Michigan Supreme Court
A former Republican candidate for state Attorney General is now running for a seat on the state’s high court.
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Michigan renters could soon fix up their apartments on their landlords’ dime
Legislation introduced this month spells out clear requirements for Michigan landlords to provide safe housing and make timely repairs for renters.
