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Slotkin Raising Money Off Being A Target Of Federal Prosecutors . . . https://zurl.co/oijO0 Wish to receive MIRS' featur...
01/16/2026

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U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) confirmed on Wednesday that she’s been asked to volunteer for an interview with federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C. over her participation in a video reminding military and intelligence communities they can refuse illegal military orders.

Hall: 'We're Going To Take Risks, We're Going To Do Bold Things' . . . https://zurl.co/lIgSG Wish to receive MIRS' featu...
01/15/2026

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The Republican-led House is prepared to do “big things” in 2026 despite it being an election year, said House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) during Wednesday’s first press conference of the year.

Michigan Democrats Deploy Populist Playbook In Rebuking Rogers' Healthcare Stance . . . https://zurl.co/wdlSm Wish to re...
01/14/2026

Michigan Democrats Deploy Populist Playbook In Rebuking Rogers' Healthcare Stance . . . https://zurl.co/wdlSm

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The Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) blasted Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Mike Rogers for his perceived position on healthcare Tuesday, framing it as supportive of the insurance premium hikes that thousands of Americans are encountering early this year.

Barrett Calls Out Attack Dog 501(c)4 As Being Fed By 'Dark Money' . . . https://zurl.co/xdcnV Wish to receive MIRS' feat...
01/14/2026

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U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) rejected attacks made by a 501(c)(4) that he's cut Medicaid and Medicare funding, and shot back by questioning how the “dark money” group is organized.

Macomb Clerk Finds 10 New Non-U.S. Citizens On Voter Roll . . . https://zurl.co/Jn845 Wish to receive MIRS' featured art...
01/13/2026

Macomb Clerk Finds 10 New Non-U.S. Citizens On Voter Roll . . . https://zurl.co/Jn845

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Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini says 239 folks on a Secretary of State (SOS) database used to summon jurors were not U.S. citizens, and 14 of them at some point were registered to vote in Michigan elections. Of those, 10 are still registered to vote.

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01/13/2026

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Romeo) this weekend for the christening ceremony of the USNS Lansing in Mobile, Ala. formally marking the ship’s completion and readiness for service as the first Navy vessel named after Michigan’s capital city.

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01/13/2026

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The race to be the next Senate Republican leader is, by all accounts, an amicable contest among the group's returning members that, if history is any guide, will be decided among the group before the November election.

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01/12/2026

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Swanson said law enforcement “is better than" what he saw in video footage from Minnesota, where a federal immigration agent shot a protester to death.

MIRS checks in on the 35th state Senate district, where its special elections primaries take place on Feb. 3. MIRS sits ...
01/12/2026

MIRS checks in on the 35th state Senate district, where its special elections primaries take place on Feb. 3. MIRS sits down with Midland Republican Christian Velasquez, the former Dow Corning engineer and Michigan Chamber director running for the seat.
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Weekly news and analysis of Michigan politics by the professional journalists of MIRSnews.com

MIRS kicks things off on the newest podcast episode with a consultant edition of the Republican-Democratic roundtable, f...
01/12/2026

MIRS kicks things off on the newest podcast episode with a consultant edition of the Republican-Democratic roundtable, featuring Elena Greer – Democratic political professional in East Lansing – and Republican Greg Manz of Direct Edge Campaigns.
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Weekly news and analysis of Michigan politics by the professional journalists of MIRSnews.com

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01/10/2026

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With Rep. Karen Whitsett (D-Detroit) missing 86 percent of her votes last year to concentrate on her constituents' more immediate needs and asking to be removed from her committees in 2026, it's only natural to ask: If Whitsett isn't going to show up to the state Capitol this year, will her House co...

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01/09/2026

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Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Jocelyn Benson Thursday proposed a $5,000 caregiver tax credit as part of a health care reform agenda that she sees as a top campaign priority in 2026. The sitting Secretary of State noted that Michigan is dealing with a growing aged population that some have cal...

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