The Metro: Jocelyn Benson on the cost of living, data centers and the race for governor
Michigan picks its next governor in November, and the Democratic frontrunner is Jocelyn Benson. Benson made her name as Secretary...
The Metro: Jocelyn Benson on the cost of living, data centers and the race for governor
Michigan picks its next governor in November, and the Democratic frontrunner is Jocelyn Benson. Benson made her name as Secretary...
Some Michigan Dems look for inspiration at endorsement convention, others want to change the system
The progressive wing of the Michigan Democratic Party made its voice heard over the weekend during the party’s endorsement convention....
The Metro: Michigan’s Senate primary has become a proxy war for the Democratic Party’s soul
The Metro is closely watching the race for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat. The Republican side is settled. Former Congressman...
Differences within Democratic Party separate US Senate candidates
One of the most watched and most expensive U.S. Senate races in the country is happening here in Michigan. Republicans...
MichMash: A bipartisan solution for medical debt; Campaign finance updates for the upcoming election
In this episode:How much money did the Michigan gubernatorial candidates raise for their campaigns?What do the campaign finance reports say...
AG: Benson violated campaign finance act but can’t be fined
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by using the lobby of a state office building...
Republican campaign finance complaint filed against Secretary Benson
Michigan’s top elections official is facing a campaign finance complaint from the state Republican Party. Republicans argue Secretary of State...
MichMash: Michigan campaign finance reform shows no progress
It's been a while since we've discussed campaign finance reform, and that's because there has been no movement in the...
Lobbying cooling off period, campaign finance bills get first hearing
Some Michigan bills in a legislative package known as the “BRITE Act,” aimed at ensuring greater accountability from elected officials, received...
Financial disclosure tool sparked by voter-approved amendment goes live
The public will soon be able to look through financial disclosure information for Michigan elected officials and candidates for office....
How expensive are Michigan’s political campaigns?
Elections are getting more costly. In 2018, Michigan saw the most expensive election season ever. At least $324 million were...
Education Lobbying in Michigan Post-DeVos
Before becoming the U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos was best known for the money she spent promoting “school choice”...