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Both conventions are happening less than a mile from each other

In Detroit today, where both state parties are electing new leadership ahead of an important 2026 election.

First up the MI GOP

Loved getting to meet Mr. Scharrer, a true inspiration at 99-years-old. May we all be as kind as he is.

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Really interesting with conversation with Jim Koan about the Protect Our Produce petition and the plight facing local farmers that rely on migrant workers.

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Packed house in Lansing yesterday as lawmakers rush to make changes to the tip credit and earned sick time before the February 21 deadline.

Lots more in the full story⬇️
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If only it had been ooze.

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I spoke with both Rep. Jasper Martus and Rep. Phil Green about mounting frustrations in Lansing, as the number of days tick down toward the end of the lame duck session.

Much more in the full story ⬇️
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I spoke to one of the hundreds of servers at bartenders at the Save MI Tips rally today who fears that even though her base pay is going up, she may actually make less money with the elimination of the tipped minimum wage.

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Michigan has less than half the number of firefighters per resident as most bordering states. Legislation before the State House hopes to change that, but legislators have to work quickly.

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The school alleges Durand football coach John Webb created a "toxic culture" inside the football program and did not properly respond to a concussion in their last game of the season. Parents disagree.

In a controversial 4-3 vote, the Mott Community College Board of Trustees has agreed to offer to make Shaunda Richardson-Snell the college's next President.

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