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The Trump administration continued Monday to press the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn lower court decisions requiring the federal government pay for full benefits for a major food program, even as Congress appeared to approach an end to the record-breaking government shutdown.
Shutdown battle ebbs, but Trump won’t give up trying to withhold full SNAP benefits • Michigan Advance
The Trump administration continued Monday to press the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn lower court decisions requiring the federal government pay for full benefits for a major food program, even as Con...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The Trump administration continued Monday to press the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn lower court decisions requiring the federal government pay for full benefits for a major food program, even as Congress appeared to approach an end to the record-breaking government shutdown.
The move followed a Michigan Advance report that Jeff Wiggins, from Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt’s office, was doing political consulting for U.S. Rep. John James. Both Nesbitt and James are Republican candidates for governor.
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Michigan Senate leader’s press secretary moving to House speaker’s office • Michigan Advance
Jeff Wiggins, press secretary and strategic advisor for Michigan Senate Leader Aric Nesbitt, is leaving the Senate press office to join the press team of House Speaker Matt Hall, the House confirmed M...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The move followed a Michigan Advance report that Jeff Wiggins, from Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt’s office, was doing political consulting for U.S. Rep. John James. Both Nesbitt and James are Republican candidates for governor.
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it plans to remove warnings from hormone replacement therapy drugs that can be used to address symptoms of menopause, saying the statements are no longer needed.
FDA to remove black box warning from hormone replacement therapy drugs • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it plans to remove warnings from hormone replacement therapy drugs that can be used to address symptoms of menopause, saying the sta...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it plans to remove warnings from hormone replacement therapy drugs that can be used to address symptoms of menopause, saying the statements are no longer needed.
Some ballot measure campaigns argue that partisan state officials have put their thumb on the scale with misleading or inflammatory official summaries and have used arcane procedures to slow them down. More and more, campaigners say, their planning anticipates extensive litigation
By @stateline.org
By @stateline.org
The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun • Michigan Advance
A year out from the 2026 midterm elections, legal fights and procedural maneuvering over ballot measures and referendums are already well underway in states across the country.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Some ballot measure campaigns argue that partisan state officials have put their thumb on the scale with misleading or inflammatory official summaries and have used arcane procedures to slow them down. More and more, campaigners say, their planning anticipates extensive litigation
By @stateline.org
By @stateline.org
“I am relieved for today’s decision reaffirming same-sex couples’ continued right to dignity and protection under the law, but…[m]embers of this Supreme Court have already told us they are willing to overturn Obergefell. It’s only a matter of time before they do,” Michigan AG Dana Nessel said.
Michigan Attorney General praises Supreme Court decision but warns same-sex marriage still at risk • Michigan Advance
On Monday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order declining to take up a case seeking to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 case that granted same-sex couples the right to marry nationwid...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
“I am relieved for today’s decision reaffirming same-sex couples’ continued right to dignity and protection under the law, but…[m]embers of this Supreme Court have already told us they are willing to overturn Obergefell. It’s only a matter of time before they do,” Michigan AG Dana Nessel said.
Late Sunday night, President Donald Trump issued pardons for more than 75 people for “offenses related to the 2020 presidential election” — including the 16 Michigan Republican electors who allegedly signed a false certification of the 2020 election results for Trump.
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By @kdailey.bsky.social
Trump pardons Michigan’s alleged false electors for 2020 ‘offenses’ seeking to overturn election • Michigan Advance
Late Sunday night, President Donald Trump issued pardons for more than 75 people for “offenses related to the 2020 presidential election” — including the 16 Michigan Republican electors who allegedly ...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Late Sunday night, President Donald Trump issued pardons for more than 75 people for “offenses related to the 2020 presidential election” — including the 16 Michigan Republican electors who allegedly signed a false certification of the 2020 election results for Trump.
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Why is the ship’s wreck still a piece of Michigan’s identity, half a century later?
A big reason may be Gordon Lightfoot’s ballad, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” released the year after the ship’s sinking.
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A big reason may be Gordon Lightfoot’s ballad, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” released the year after the ship’s sinking.
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‘The gales of November come early’: Michigan remembers the Edmund Fitzgerald, 50 years later • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Fifty years after the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, the 729-foot freighter that sank on Lake Superior on Nov. 10, 1975 on its way from Wisconsin to Detroit, memorials around Michigan and the ...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Why is the ship’s wreck still a piece of Michigan’s identity, half a century later?
A big reason may be Gordon Lightfoot’s ballad, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” released the year after the ship’s sinking.
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A big reason may be Gordon Lightfoot’s ballad, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” released the year after the ship’s sinking.
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‘The gales of November come early’: Michigan remembers the Edmund Fitzgerald, 50 years later scdailygazette.com/2025/11/10/r... from the @michiganadvance.com
‘The gales of November come early’: Michigan remembers the Edmund Fitzgerald, 50 years later • SC Daily Gazette
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last commercial shipwreck on the Great Lakes, and for most of its life, was the largest ship on the Great Lakes
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November 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
‘The gales of November come early’: Michigan remembers the Edmund Fitzgerald, 50 years later scdailygazette.com/2025/11/10/r... from the @michiganadvance.com
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers brought election denialism in Michigan to new heights last month when he claimed, without evidence, that a van showed up carrying ballots at a Detroit counting location to swing the election against him.
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Michigan Democrats rebuff Rogers’ evidence-free claim that the 2024 election was also stolen • Michigan Advance
Mike Rogers, the Republican U.S. Senate candidate who is seeking to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Gary Peters in 2026, brought election denialism in Michigan to new heights last month when he claimed, wi...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers brought election denialism in Michigan to new heights last month when he claimed, without evidence, that a van showed up carrying ballots at a Detroit counting location to swing the election against him.
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50 years later, the Edmund Fitzgerald still haunts the Great Lakes — a tale of mystery, loss, and the power of nature that refuses to fade.
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#mihistory #EdmundFitzgerald
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#mihistory #EdmundFitzgerald
‘The gales of November come early’: Michigan remembers the Edmund Fitzgerald, 50 years later • Michigan Advance
Fifty years after the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, the 729-foot freighter that sank on Lake Superior on Nov. 10, 1975 on its way from Wisconsin to Detroit, memorials around Michigan and the ...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
50 years later, the Edmund Fitzgerald still haunts the Great Lakes — a tale of mystery, loss, and the power of nature that refuses to fade.
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#mihistory #EdmundFitzgerald
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#mihistory #EdmundFitzgerald
Michigan Advance Trivia:
The SS Edmund Fitzgerald, which sank 50 years ago today, was named after who?
Check back later for the answer.
The SS Edmund Fitzgerald, which sank 50 years ago today, was named after who?
Check back later for the answer.
November 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Michigan Advance Trivia:
The SS Edmund Fitzgerald, which sank 50 years ago today, was named after who?
Check back later for the answer.
The SS Edmund Fitzgerald, which sank 50 years ago today, was named after who?
Check back later for the answer.
Michigan’s U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin said she cannot vote for a deal to end the government shutdown:
“To earn my vote, Republicans would have to do something to bring down the cost of health care for…Michiganders. The promise of a vote in over a month does not meet that threshold.”
“To earn my vote, Republicans would have to do something to bring down the cost of health care for…Michiganders. The promise of a vote in over a month does not meet that threshold.”
Deal to end shutdown gains traction in US Senate as vote nears • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — A deal was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history, when it appeared enough U.S. Senate Democrats had agreed to join Republicans to temporarily...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Michigan’s U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin said she cannot vote for a deal to end the government shutdown:
“To earn my vote, Republicans would have to do something to bring down the cost of health care for…Michiganders. The promise of a vote in over a month does not meet that threshold.”
“To earn my vote, Republicans would have to do something to bring down the cost of health care for…Michiganders. The promise of a vote in over a month does not meet that threshold.”
U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow is preemptively criticizing a proposed deal that would only “promise” a vote on extending ACA tax credits to end the shutdown.
“A promise isn’t a deal. Don’t settle.”
“A promise isn’t a deal. Don’t settle.”
Americans can’t afford this deal.
Democrats can fight AND win — just like we did in our budget battle in Michigan.
A promise isn’t a deal. Don’t settle.
Democrats can fight AND win — just like we did in our budget battle in Michigan.
A promise isn’t a deal. Don’t settle.
November 9, 2025 at 11:52 PM
U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow is preemptively criticizing a proposed deal that would only “promise” a vote on extending ACA tax credits to end the shutdown.
“A promise isn’t a deal. Don’t settle.”
“A promise isn’t a deal. Don’t settle.”
Following a late Friday emergency ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Trump administration has instructed states that authorized full November nutrition assistance benefits to return a portion, another unprecedented reversal for a program that helps 42 million people afford groceries.
States told by Trump administration to 'undo' full SNAP benefits paid for November • Michigan Advance
Following a late Friday emergency ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Trump administration has instructed states that authorized full November nutrition assistance benefits to return a portion, an...
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November 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Following a late Friday emergency ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Trump administration has instructed states that authorized full November nutrition assistance benefits to return a portion, another unprecedented reversal for a program that helps 42 million people afford groceries.
A new Trump administration rule issued late last month would override state laws that prevent consumers’ credit reports from including medical debt, potentially weakening financial protections for millions of Americans.
From @stateline.org
From @stateline.org
New Trump administration rule would override state medical debt protections • Michigan Advance
A new Trump administration rule issued late last month would override state laws that prevent consumers’ credit reports from including medical debt, potentially weakening financial protections for mil...
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November 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A new Trump administration rule issued late last month would override state laws that prevent consumers’ credit reports from including medical debt, potentially weakening financial protections for millions of Americans.
From @stateline.org
From @stateline.org
President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum have issued orders aimed at expediting energy production on federal lands. Burgum has repeatedly referred to federal lands as America’s “balance sheet,” pushing for increased oil and gas extraction, logging and mining.
From @stateline.org
From @stateline.org
A state public lands commissioner grapples with shifting federal policies • Michigan Advance
The Trump administration has proposed significantly shifting management of the nation’s public lands toward producing more revenue.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum have issued orders aimed at expediting energy production on federal lands. Burgum has repeatedly referred to federal lands as America’s “balance sheet,” pushing for increased oil and gas extraction, logging and mining.
From @stateline.org
From @stateline.org
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked Friday night a lower court’s order that the Trump administration pay for a full month of food benefits, hours after some states, including Michigan, began loading nutrition funds on payment cards held by the 42 million Americans who use the program.
US Supreme Court temporarily blocks November SNAP payments • Michigan Advance
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked Friday night a lower court’s order that the Trump administration pay for a full month of food benefits, hours after some states began loading nutrition assis...
michiganadvance.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked Friday night a lower court’s order that the Trump administration pay for a full month of food benefits, hours after some states, including Michigan, began loading nutrition funds on payment cards held by the 42 million Americans who use the program.
WASHINGTON — Senators on Friday said they plan to remain in town for the weekend, a sign negotiations may be picking up to approve a stopgap spending measure and end the government shutdown, now at day 38.
Struggle in US Senate over government shutdown likely to drag through the weekend • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — Senators on Friday said they plan to remain in town for the weekend, a sign negotiations may be picking up to approve a stopgap spending measure and end the government shutdown, now at da...
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November 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
WASHINGTON — Senators on Friday said they plan to remain in town for the weekend, a sign negotiations may be picking up to approve a stopgap spending measure and end the government shutdown, now at day 38.
Bernadette Smith, co-chair of the MIGOP, resigned from her post, and with that has come rumors that she is gearing up to run for Michigan’s soon-to-be vacant U.S. Senate seat, setting up a primary challenge with former Congressman Mike Rogers.
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Former Michigan GOP co-chair appears poised to run for U.S. Senate against Mike Rogers • Michigan Advance
Bernadette Smith, the co-chair of the Michigan Republican Party who was elected this year along with current chair and state Sen. Jim Runestad of White Lake, has resigned from her post, the party conf...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Bernadette Smith, co-chair of the MIGOP, resigned from her post, and with that has come rumors that she is gearing up to run for Michigan’s soon-to-be vacant U.S. Senate seat, setting up a primary challenge with former Congressman Mike Rogers.
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Check out the inaugural “Stories from the States” podcast with States Newsroom CEO @fitzsimon.bsky.social talking to 26-year-old Emma Widmar from Racine, Wisconsin, who considers Medicaid a lifeline.
Also featuring reporter Marty Schladen w/ the @ohiocapitaljournal.com
Also featuring reporter Marty Schladen w/ the @ohiocapitaljournal.com
Stories From The States
The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” deeply slashed Medicaid funding. Almost $1 trillion will be cut from the program over the next ten years. But what does it look like for recipients now in 2...
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November 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Check out the inaugural “Stories from the States” podcast with States Newsroom CEO @fitzsimon.bsky.social talking to 26-year-old Emma Widmar from Racine, Wisconsin, who considers Medicaid a lifeline.
Also featuring reporter Marty Schladen w/ the @ohiocapitaljournal.com
Also featuring reporter Marty Schladen w/ the @ohiocapitaljournal.com
The USDA told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for food assistance that helps 42 million people afford groceries, complying with a federal court order.
Michigan AG Dana Nessel said the state is taking every step possible to get the benefits into the pockets of residents
Michigan AG Dana Nessel said the state is taking every step possible to get the benefits into the pockets of residents
Full November SNAP benefits to be issued by Trump administration despite shutdown • Michigan Advance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program that helps 42 million people afford groceries, complying wit...
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November 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The USDA told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for food assistance that helps 42 million people afford groceries, complying with a federal court order.
Michigan AG Dana Nessel said the state is taking every step possible to get the benefits into the pockets of residents
Michigan AG Dana Nessel said the state is taking every step possible to get the benefits into the pockets of residents
BREAKING:
MIGOP co-chair Bernadette Smith has resigned from her post.
Current chair and state Sen. Jim Runestad of White Lake confirmed that Smith resigned.
A message seeking comment from Smith was not immediately returned. It is unclear why she resigned.
MIGOP co-chair Bernadette Smith has resigned from her post.
Current chair and state Sen. Jim Runestad of White Lake confirmed that Smith resigned.
A message seeking comment from Smith was not immediately returned. It is unclear why she resigned.
November 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
BREAKING:
MIGOP co-chair Bernadette Smith has resigned from her post.
Current chair and state Sen. Jim Runestad of White Lake confirmed that Smith resigned.
A message seeking comment from Smith was not immediately returned. It is unclear why she resigned.
MIGOP co-chair Bernadette Smith has resigned from her post.
Current chair and state Sen. Jim Runestad of White Lake confirmed that Smith resigned.
A message seeking comment from Smith was not immediately returned. It is unclear why she resigned.
“Are we ready to fight for our democracy?” asked Brian Kelly, vice president of a midwestern chapter of the American Federation of Government Employees, to a room of about 50 people on Thursday night at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 5405 hall in Lansing.
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Michigan workers slam Trump policies for layoffs, funding cuts at 7th District panel in Lansing • Michigan Advance
“Are we ready to fight for our democracy?” asked Brian Kelly, vice president of a midwestern chapter of the American Federation of Government Employees, to a room of about 50 people on Thursday night ...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
“Are we ready to fight for our democracy?” asked Brian Kelly, vice president of a midwestern chapter of the American Federation of Government Employees, to a room of about 50 people on Thursday night at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 5405 hall in Lansing.
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Among the items in Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief:
Democratic candidate for the 7th Congressional District William Lawrence announced his endorsement by Track AIPAC, noting he was 100% free from donations made by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a pro-Israel lobbying group.
Democratic candidate for the 7th Congressional District William Lawrence announced his endorsement by Track AIPAC, noting he was 100% free from donations made by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a pro-Israel lobbying group.
Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief • Michigan Advance
Democratic candidate for the 7th Congressional District William Lawrence announced his endorsement Thursday by Track AIPAC, noting he was 100% free from donations made by the American Israel Public Af...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Among the items in Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief:
Democratic candidate for the 7th Congressional District William Lawrence announced his endorsement by Track AIPAC, noting he was 100% free from donations made by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a pro-Israel lobbying group.
Democratic candidate for the 7th Congressional District William Lawrence announced his endorsement by Track AIPAC, noting he was 100% free from donations made by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a pro-Israel lobbying group.
In this commentary, Dan Cherrin says the “uncomfortable truth revealed by the budget impasse” is that “hunger is no longer a temporary emergency. It is a policy choice.”
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When the system fails, hunger becomes policy • Michigan Advance
While Congress continues to blame each other for a budget impasse, the people who make our government work are not getting paid, early childhood programs are closing, travel is delayed, and the 1.4 mi...
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November 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
In this commentary, Dan Cherrin says the “uncomfortable truth revealed by the budget impasse” is that “hunger is no longer a temporary emergency. It is a policy choice.”
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