Feb 26 Watch 3:09 Muslim, Arab American voters hope to send Biden message about handling of war in Gaza By Geoff Bennett, Shrai Popat A campaign for Michigan voters to boycott President Biden in Tuesday's primary has picked up momentum. Muslim and Arab Americans are hoping to send a clear message to the president after months of frustration with the administration’s handling of the… Continue watching
Feb 26 Both major parties face sagging voter enthusiasm in Michigan By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press “Honestly, I’ve been thinking about whether I want to vote at all."… Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch 5:09 Biden campaign working to regain support of disillusioned Democratic voters By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat Next week, Michigan primary voters may send a warning signal to President Biden. From the economy to abortion rights to the war in Gaza, the issues animating Democratic voters continue to shift in the lead up to the 2024 election. Continue watching
Feb 23 What to expect in Michigan’s presidential primary By Robert Yoon, Associated Press President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are strong favorites to win the Michigan primaries on Tuesday, but there are complications on both sides. Continue reading
Feb 16 A new program ‘prescribes’ monthly payments for the first year of an infant’s life By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Rx Kids, a new program in Flint, Michigan, "prescribes" monthly cash payments for the first year of an infant’s life. Continue reading
Feb 14 Michigan Republican accused in fake elector plot testifies he never intended to make false public record By Corey Williams, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press A Michigan Republican accused of participating in a fake elector plot after the 2020 presidential election has testified that he did not know how the electoral process worked and never intended to make a false public record. Continue reading
Feb 13 Fake Michigan Certificate of Votes mailed to U.S. Senate after 2020 presidential vote, official says By Corey Williams, Associated Press An official says a fake Certificate of Votes was submitted to the U.S. Senate following Michigan's 2020 presidential election. Dan Schwager served in 2020-2021 as general counsel to the secretary of the Senate. Continue reading
Feb 08 Biden aides meet with Arab American leaders in Michigan, aiming to mend political ties By Joey Cappelletti, Corey Williams, Associated Press It's part of an effort to mend ties with a community that has an important role in deciding whether President Joe Biden can hold on to a crucial swing state in the 2024 election. Continue reading
Feb 07 Michigan governor’s budget promises free education, GOP says plan doesn’t provide ‘real value’ By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Whitmer's budget proposal unveiled Wednesday followed a State of the State address last month when she announced initiatives to provide free community college for all high school students and free preschool for 4-year-olds. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 6:08 Mother of Michigan school shooter convicted of manslaughter in unprecedented case By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings For the first time, a parent has been convicted in a mass school shooting. Jennifer Crumbley was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after her son, Ethan Crumbley, killed four students and injured seven others in 2021 at Oxford High in… Continue watching