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Election 2026 Michigan
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Political commentator Hasan Piker explains endorsement of El-Sayed for US Senate

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine June 24, 2026

The race for the Democratic nomination in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race has been one of the most fascinating in the...

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  • The Metro

The Metro: Why homes are built more quickly in West Michigan — and what the rest of the state can learn

Sam Corey, Israa Harb June 23, 2026

Michigan is facing a serious housing shortage, with experts estimating the state needs to build nearly 100,000 homes. Outdated zoning...

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  • The Metro

The Metro: How government inefficiency hampers population growth in Michigan

Sam Corey, Israa Harb, The Metro June 22, 2026

In Michigan, we have many needs: higher-paying jobs, better educational outcomes, and more public transit. Above all, we need more...

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  • MichMash
  • Politics, Government & Finance

MichMash: Michigan US Senate race begins to take shape; State Senator Singh weighs in on the budget process

Hernz Laguerre June 19, 2026

In this episodeThe current status of the Michigan US Democratic Senate race.Will the budget get done by the July 1st...

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  • Politics, Government & Finance

McDonald Rivet says lawmakers can find common ground across party lines

Jerome Vaughn June 16, 2026

A recent Gallup poll shows 86% of Americans surveyed think Congress is not doing a good job on behalf of...

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MichMash 6 12 2026
  • Elections
  • MichMash
  • Politics, Government & Finance

MichMash: Michigan primary voters could pick nominees for secretary of state and attorney general

Hernz Laguerre June 12, 2026

Michigan is one of three states that nominates candidates for secretary of state and attorney general at party conventions. There...

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The Metro: Windsor mayor says Gordie Howe Bridge ‘will transcend Donald Trump’s presidency’ when it opens

Sam Corey, The Metro June 11, 2026

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is widely interpreted as strengthening the connection between Canada and the United States, making travel...

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  • Politics, Government & Finance

Former US attorney accuses President Trump of running the government like a mob boss

Quinn Klinefelter June 8, 2026

President Trump has repeatedly said the U.S. Justice Department has been “weaponized” against him.But one former Justice official argues the...

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  • Community & Quality of Life
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  • Politics, Government & Finance

Federal funding cuts test resilience of Focus: Hope nonprofit

Jerome Vaughn June 5, 2026

Focus: Hope was founded in 1968 as a way to bring Black and white Detroiters together in the aftermath of...

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  • MichMash
  • Politics, Government & Finance

MichMash: Money Out of Politics group is “very confident” that its proposal will overcome foreseeable challenges

Hernz Laguerre June 5, 2026

In this episodeWhat is in the Money Out of Politics group's proposal?What are the reactions from the supporters and opponents...

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Eli Savit aims to be Michigan Attorney General

Russ McNamara June 3, 2026

Eli Savit is the Washtenaw County Prosecutor and the Democratic endorsed candidate for Michigan attorney general. Savit spoke with WDET's...

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Detroit City Council President looks forward to working with mayor on poverty and transit issues

Jerome Vaughn June 2, 2026

James Tate is the latest in a long line of Detroit city council presidents as of January.  He attended the...

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