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Economy
A Michigan utility’s iffy plan to trap CO2 from its new gas plants
This story was originally published by Canary Media. Can a utility commit to building massive gas plants and still achieve zero carbon emissions?
Michigan Advance2026/11/08
Politics
Commentary: The true guardians of our democracy
Michigan Advance2026/11/07
Politics
Latino voters singled out by top Democrat for credit in congressional victories
Michigan Advance2026/11/07
Politics
GOP Congress faces funding deadline, farm bill, lengthy to-do list in year-end session
Michigan Advance2026/11/07
Politics
Lawsuits challenge Money Out of Politics ballot measure on First Amendment grounds
Florida Phoenix2026/11/06

Politics
McDonald Rivet seeks House Democratic leadership role focused on battleground districts
As the dust of election season settles across the country, the representative from Michigan’s politically purple 8th Congressional District has raised her hand to lead House Democrats’ frontline efforts at expanding their majority in 2028.
Michigan Advance2026/11/06
Health
Midterm wave sets a course for ‘Medicare for All’ fight
LANSING, Mich. — Fifteen years working as an emergency room nurse has convinced Kim Bogan that the only way to fix the American healthcare system is to tear it down and start over. Her patients arriving for triage are sicker than ever.
Michigan Advance2026/11/06
Politics
Detroit violence interruption program has new evidence behind it. Now comes a push for permanence.
This story was originally published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its newsletters here.
Michigan Advance2026/11/06
Politics
Dearborn, Michigan, mayor on city's record turnout and the election of Abdul El-Sayed
NPR host Leila Fadel speaks with Abdullah Hammoud, the mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, about why his city turned out in record numbers to elect Abdul El-Sayed to the U.S. Senate.
NPR2026/11/06
Health
Whitmer directs state agencies to strengthen privacy protections for reproductive health data
In an executive order issued Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer directed executive departments and agencies to conduct a review of “all policies, procedures, and practices governing the collection, maintenance, storage, and retention of…
Michigan Advance2026/11/06
Politics
UAW’s Shawn Fain: The 2026 election results were a case of the ‘many versus the mighty’
DETROIT — The political outreach efforts of Michigan’s labor movement played a significant role in the 2026 elections as Democrats helped elect candidates who put the plight of working people first in their campaign messages and policy…
Ohio Capital Journal2026/11/06
Politics
'JD, habibi.' Arabs celebrate El-Sayed's use of a term of affection in his victory speech
"Habibi" literally translates to "my beloved" and is peppered through Arab pop songs. In everyday speech, it often means "buddy," "pal," or "bro." El-Sayed's supporters have sported shirts reading "Habibi for Abdul."
PBS News2026/11/05
Politics
Puri elected House Speaker as Democrats prepare to take control of state government
State Rep. Ranjeev Puri of Canton will lead Michigan’s newly elected Democratic House majority as speaker in January, while Republicans chose state Rep.
Michigan Advance2026/11/05
Politics
How Abdul El-Sayed actually did with Jewish voters
Yes, he ran behind. In an interview, the senator-elect acknowledged Israel was a source of disagreement, but said he’s not changing his position.
Politico2026/11/05
Science
MPSC sets December deadline for decision on Consumers Energy dam sales
Consumers Energy, one of the state’s largest energy utilities, has once again asked Michigan energy regulators to delay their decision on whether to approve a sale of 13 hydroelectric dams located throughout the state.
Michigan Advance2026/11/05
Politics
Camilleri named Senate majority leader by Democratic caucus, Hauck chosen to lead Republicans
Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) was named the next Senate majority leader by the Democratic caucus on Thursday afternoon.
Michigan Advance2026/11/05
Politics
Dems' rout opens door to "big test" and a packed 2028 field
Democrats of all political stripes won so big on Tuesday that the party didn't settle its long-running civil war between moderates and progressives.
Axios2026/11/05

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