The Metro: Why Cecil George is running for state Senate
The 13th district state Senate seat is open as Democrat Rosemary Bayer is stepping down after one term. There are several...
The Metro: Why those closest to crimes are some of the biggest advocates for rehabilitation
A common assumption shapes American crime policy: that the people most exposed to crime — victims, and the officers who...
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson views her run for governor through a personal lens
Michigan Secretary of State Joceyln Benson says she’ll maintain a firewall between herself and elections officials overseeing this year’s race...
MichMash: Democrat victory in special election may show where 2026 midterms are headed
An important state senate race for Michigan's 35th Senate District was decided Tuesday, and it could have huge implications for...
The Metro: Why the push to recall Dave Woodward is about more than one person
Many look at our politics and feel powerless. But they often skip over the decisions that are happening in their...
Longtime Democrat turned independent governor candidate Mike Duggan says voters deserve a ‘third choice’
There’s an unusual twist in this year’s race to become Michigan’s next governor.Longtime Democrat and former Detroit mayor Mike Duggan...
The Metro: Progressives have momentum. But can they win over party outsiders?
Progressives won big at the recent Democratic nominating convention. Eli Savit for attorney general, and Amir Mackled for University of...
MichMash: The 2026-27 fiscal year budget process is outpacing last year
In this episode:How might the 2026 midterms be affecting the 2026-27 budgetWhat's included in the 2026-27 budget proposals?How are data...
How voters view vaccines could influence midterm elections
A survey finds Michigan voters concerned about an issue that might surprise some political candidates: the use of vaccines.The data...
The Metro: Substance versus social media. Why Tom Leonard dropped out of Michigan’s governor’s race
In November, voters will choose a new governor. On the Republican side, the race is shaping up around Congressman John...
Democrats ‘ready to work’ to regain trust of working class
Perceived failures by the Trump Administration regarding affordability and immigration enforcement—plus the ongoing war with Iran—has led to very low...
The fight against a $1.2 billion U-M and Los Alamos-backed data center continues
Activists in Ypsilanti Township keep fighting to halt a data center development associated with nuclear weapons research.Stop the Data Center members...