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2024 Michigan Press Association's News Media Publication of the Year. Hard-hitting reporting on politics and policy. Part of the nonprofit @statesnewsroom.com.
Today kicks off Michigan Advance’s year-end fundraising drive.
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Between now and December 31, we’re aiming to raise $10,000 to power our nonprofit news into the new year.
If our work has helped you understand Michigan better, consider supporting our work today.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Today kicks off Michigan Advance’s year-end fundraising drive.
Between now and December 31, we’re aiming to raise $10,000 to power our nonprofit news into the new year.
If our work has helped you understand Michigan better, consider supporting our work today.
michiganadvance.com/donate/
Between now and December 31, we’re aiming to raise $10,000 to power our nonprofit news into the new year.
If our work has helped you understand Michigan better, consider supporting our work today.
michiganadvance.com/donate/
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.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced today that Michigan was selected for a “multi-billion-dollar OpenAI Stargate project, built by Oracle and Related Digital,” that will be located in Saline Township.
(Translation - it’s a massive data center)
Story to come from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
(Translation - it’s a massive data center)
Story to come from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced today that Michigan was selected for a “multi-billion-dollar OpenAI Stargate project, built by Oracle and Related Digital,” that will be located in Saline Township.
(Translation - it’s a massive data center)
Story to come from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
(Translation - it’s a massive data center)
Story to come from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
State Rep. Matthew Bierlein (R-Vassar) walked out of a Michigan House committee Wednesday after Rep. Dylan Wegela (D-Garden City) criticized the US for "sending our tax dollars to fund a genocide"
Bierlein told Wegela "I'm not going to sit here and listen to your crap anymore."
Bierlein told Wegela "I'm not going to sit here and listen to your crap anymore."
October 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
State Rep. Matthew Bierlein (R-Vassar) walked out of a Michigan House committee Wednesday after Rep. Dylan Wegela (D-Garden City) criticized the US for "sending our tax dollars to fund a genocide"
Bierlein told Wegela "I'm not going to sit here and listen to your crap anymore."
Bierlein told Wegela "I'm not going to sit here and listen to your crap anymore."
Environmental advocates rally against data centers at Oakland Community College's Auburn Hill Campus ahead of a Michigan Public Service Commission hearing where commissioners will hear comments on long-term plans for the state's energy resources.
Look for coverage from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Look for coverage from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Environmental advocates rally against data centers at Oakland Community College's Auburn Hill Campus ahead of a Michigan Public Service Commission hearing where commissioners will hear comments on long-term plans for the state's energy resources.
Look for coverage from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Look for coverage from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Demonstrators in Flint, Michigan turn out for a No Kings rally.
Michigan Advance will have additional coverage from Lansing and Detroit.
States Newsroom has live No Kings coverage from across the nation:
www.newsfromthestates.com
Michigan Advance will have additional coverage from Lansing and Detroit.
States Newsroom has live No Kings coverage from across the nation:
www.newsfromthestates.com
October 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Demonstrators in Flint, Michigan turn out for a No Kings rally.
Michigan Advance will have additional coverage from Lansing and Detroit.
States Newsroom has live No Kings coverage from across the nation:
www.newsfromthestates.com
Michigan Advance will have additional coverage from Lansing and Detroit.
States Newsroom has live No Kings coverage from across the nation:
www.newsfromthestates.com
Demonstrators in Ann Arbor, Michigan turn out for a No Kings rally.
Michigan Advance will have additional coverage from Flint, Lansing and Detroit.
States Newsroom has live No Kings coverage from across the nation: www.newsfromthestates.com/live-feed/no...
Michigan Advance will have additional coverage from Flint, Lansing and Detroit.
States Newsroom has live No Kings coverage from across the nation: www.newsfromthestates.com/live-feed/no...
October 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Demonstrators in Ann Arbor, Michigan turn out for a No Kings rally.
Michigan Advance will have additional coverage from Flint, Lansing and Detroit.
States Newsroom has live No Kings coverage from across the nation: www.newsfromthestates.com/live-feed/no...
Michigan Advance will have additional coverage from Flint, Lansing and Detroit.
States Newsroom has live No Kings coverage from across the nation: www.newsfromthestates.com/live-feed/no...
The Michigan Advance team is in the Capitol and waiting on a budget.
What’s the over/under on them getting out of there before midnight?
What’s the over/under on them getting out of there before midnight?
October 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The Michigan Advance team is in the Capitol and waiting on a budget.
What’s the over/under on them getting out of there before midnight?
What’s the over/under on them getting out of there before midnight?
The scene from the Michigan Capitol this morning as protestors gather in opposition to a proposed 24% tax on marijuana.
Video from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Video from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The scene from the Michigan Capitol this morning as protestors gather in opposition to a proposed 24% tax on marijuana.
Video from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Video from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
BREAKING: Gov. Whitmer announces budget deal has been reached with an “agreement to pass the School Aid budget and state budget, including long-term road funding, before the end of the fiscal year.”
Story to follow at @michiganadvance.com
Story to follow at @michiganadvance.com
September 25, 2025 at 11:25 PM
BREAKING: Gov. Whitmer announces budget deal has been reached with an “agreement to pass the School Aid budget and state budget, including long-term road funding, before the end of the fiscal year.”
Story to follow at @michiganadvance.com
Story to follow at @michiganadvance.com
After nearly 240 days of being vacant, Gov. Whitmer finally set an election for the 35th Michigan Senate District. The governor says a special primary election will be held on February 3, 2026, and the general election will be held on May 5, 2026.
Full story on the way at michiganadvance.com
Full story on the way at michiganadvance.com
August 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
After nearly 240 days of being vacant, Gov. Whitmer finally set an election for the 35th Michigan Senate District. The governor says a special primary election will be held on February 3, 2026, and the general election will be held on May 5, 2026.
Full story on the way at michiganadvance.com
Full story on the way at michiganadvance.com
An attorney representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation on Monday appealed a judge’s decision to let the state retain evidence taken during a June raid, which sought information on a controversial $20 million grant.
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July 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
An attorney representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation on Monday appealed a judge’s decision to let the state retain evidence taken during a June raid, which sought information on a controversial $20 million grant.
michiganadvance.com/2025/07/14/m...
michiganadvance.com/2025/07/14/m...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration, for now, to proceed with mass layoffs and a plan to dramatically downsize the Education Department ordered earlier this year.
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July 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration, for now, to proceed with mass layoffs and a plan to dramatically downsize the Education Department ordered earlier this year.
michiganadvance.com/2025/07/14/r...
michiganadvance.com/2025/07/14/r...
Michigan Republicans awaiting the arrival of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Detroit, who will host a roundtable on “securing our northern border”
Michigan Advance will have coverage
Photo credit: Wali Khan
Michigan Advance will have coverage
Photo credit: Wali Khan
June 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Michigan Republicans awaiting the arrival of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Detroit, who will host a roundtable on “securing our northern border”
Michigan Advance will have coverage
Photo credit: Wali Khan
Michigan Advance will have coverage
Photo credit: Wali Khan
U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) addresses the several thousand demonstrators who have gathered at Clark Park.
“Whatever issue, the more we are connected, the more dangerous we become to this administration.”
Picture by Erick Diaz Veliz
“Whatever issue, the more we are connected, the more dangerous we become to this administration.”
Picture by Erick Diaz Veliz
June 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) addresses the several thousand demonstrators who have gathered at Clark Park.
“Whatever issue, the more we are connected, the more dangerous we become to this administration.”
Picture by Erick Diaz Veliz
“Whatever issue, the more we are connected, the more dangerous we become to this administration.”
Picture by Erick Diaz Veliz
Approximately 2,000 people turned out in Brighton for a #NoKings rally featuring Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel.
“These rallies are important, but they have to lead to action,” Hertel told the crowd to loud cheers.
“These rallies are important, but they have to lead to action,” Hertel told the crowd to loud cheers.
June 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Approximately 2,000 people turned out in Brighton for a #NoKings rally featuring Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel.
“These rallies are important, but they have to lead to action,” Hertel told the crowd to loud cheers.
“These rallies are important, but they have to lead to action,” Hertel told the crowd to loud cheers.
Video from Senior Reporter @bensolis1.bsky.social of the #NoKings protest at the Michigan Capitol
June 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Video from Senior Reporter @bensolis1.bsky.social of the #NoKings protest at the Michigan Capitol
Several hundred people gathered on the Michigan Capitol lawn for a peaceful rally in defiance of President Donald Trump's policies as part of the #NoKings protests held, reports @bensolis1.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Several hundred people gathered on the Michigan Capitol lawn for a peaceful rally in defiance of President Donald Trump's policies as part of the #NoKings protests held, reports @bensolis1.bsky.social
A new front in the culture war over children’s books and particularly those with LGBTQ+ content or themes has opened up in a handful of libraries across Michigan, with emotions spilling over at one library board meeting in which police were called and members of the audience removed.
June 4, 2025 at 2:04 AM
A new front in the culture war over children’s books and particularly those with LGBTQ+ content or themes has opened up in a handful of libraries across Michigan, with emotions spilling over at one library board meeting in which police were called and members of the audience removed.
Mackinac Policy Conference Pic of the Day
Former Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) & Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.) shake hands at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. May 28, 2025. Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance
Former Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) & Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.) shake hands at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. May 28, 2025. Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance
May 29, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Mackinac Policy Conference Pic of the Day
Former Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) & Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.) shake hands at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. May 28, 2025. Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance
Former Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) & Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.) shake hands at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. May 28, 2025. Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance
Slotkin said her vote was in defense of her state’s automotive industry. Slotkin campaigned on a promise not to allow an electric vehicle mandate.
“I have a special responsibility to stand up for the more than one million Michiganders whose livelihoods depend on the U.S. auto industry.”
“I have a special responsibility to stand up for the more than one million Michiganders whose livelihoods depend on the U.S. auto industry.”
May 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Slotkin said her vote was in defense of her state’s automotive industry. Slotkin campaigned on a promise not to allow an electric vehicle mandate.
“I have a special responsibility to stand up for the more than one million Michiganders whose livelihoods depend on the U.S. auto industry.”
“I have a special responsibility to stand up for the more than one million Michiganders whose livelihoods depend on the U.S. auto industry.”
Democrats blasted the near-party-line vote for contradicting the Senate parliamentarian, who’d ruled the waiver that the EPA had granted to California to set its own tailpipe standards was not a regulation that could be rolled back under the Congressional Review Act, or CRA. 2)
May 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Democrats blasted the near-party-line vote for contradicting the Senate parliamentarian, who’d ruled the waiver that the EPA had granted to California to set its own tailpipe standards was not a regulation that could be rolled back under the Congressional Review Act, or CRA. 2)
It certainly did. From the story:
May 15, 2025 at 10:53 AM
It certainly did. From the story:
Some scenes from Unite To Face Addiction Michigan’s Rally for Recovery at the Michigan Capitol.
Story to come from @annaliznichols.bsky.social
Story to come from @annaliznichols.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Some scenes from Unite To Face Addiction Michigan’s Rally for Recovery at the Michigan Capitol.
Story to come from @annaliznichols.bsky.social
Story to come from @annaliznichols.bsky.social