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08/19/2026

08/18/2026

Mike Duggan Joins Honigman As Partner . . . https://zurl.co/KbSIQ

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Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, nearly three months after ending his independent run for governor, has joined the Honigman law firm as a partner in the law firm’s Government Relations and Public Policy practice group, the Detroit-based firm announced.

08/17/2026

What does Democratic nominee for Governor, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, want to do to further economic development in Michigan? https://zurl.co/AKxVn

Weekly news and analysis of Michigan politics by the professional journalists of MIRSnews.com

08/17/2026

The morning after MI House Oversight Chair Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay) surfaced as James' LG pick, ex-committee member Rep. Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) revamped her calls for his panel to look into the Interlochen Center for the Arts and alleged sexual abuse. https://zurl.co/o6Ocg

Weekly news and analysis of Michigan politics by the professional journalists of MIRSnews.com

08/17/2026

Ex-Rep. Friske Will Not Face Charges Over '24 Incident . . . https://zurl.co/XaSed

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The Attorney General’s office confirmed Friday that charges will not be issued against former state Rep. Neil Friske, who was arrested but released in 2024 after an alleged sexual assault.

08/17/2026

Today's podcast features U.S. House Majority Floor Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) and the Republican nominee for governor, John James. They discuss the '25 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, fuel costs and military actions in Iran.
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08/16/2026

Non-Citizens Charged For Voting In 2024 Elections . . . https://zurl.co/yXE0X

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Five non-citizens are facing criminal charges alleging they voted illegally in the 2024 state elections, but prosecutors declined charges against 10 others, including two noncitizens who collectively voted 11 times since 2010.

08/15/2026

Top 5 Senate Seats Most Likely To Flip . . . https://zurl.co/rUnG9

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The playing field isn't exactly large in the Senate. Realistically, the best Democrats can hope for is to hold their two vulnerable seats and win four more to move them from 20 to 24.

08/14/2026

Did Republicans in rural Michigan vote in the Democratic primary last week? The turnout results in the state's most Republican counties may give us the answers.

08/14/2026

DeBoyer Expected To Be Named James' LG . . . https://zurl.co/yxci2

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House Oversight Chair Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay) is said to be U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township)' pick for lieutenant governor, after Macomb County Chair Gus Ghanam shared the news at a nominating convention planning meeting tonight.