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Republicans and independents endorse Democrat Curtis Hertel, emphasize people over party
A number of Republican and independent lawmakers and officials have thrown their endorsement behind former state Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. (D-East Lansing) for his run for Congress, launching the Republicans & Independents for Hertel Coalition Wednesday. Hertel is currently unopposed in the Aug. 6 Democratic primary with his opponent, former state Sen. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte), […] The post Republicans and independents endorse Democrat Curtis Hertel, emphasize people over party appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Harris says Michigan will lose the right to abortion under Trump
As the battle for Michigan voters’ attention rages in the presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Portage on Wednesday to reiterate to Michiganders that President Joe Biden is the only candidate in the race that will protect contraception, abortion or IVF. “I think that most of us agree that we shouldn’t allow supposed leaders […] The post Harris says Michigan will lose the right to abortion under Trump appeared first on Michigan Advance.
At Las Vegas NAACP event, Biden refuses to let up on Trump
In President Joe Biden’s first campaign event since the assassination attempt of Donald Trump, he called for the deescalation of divisive political rhetoric while maintaining that a second Trump term would be a threat to democracy. “Just because we must lower the temperature in our politics as it relates to violence doesn’t mean we should […] The post At Las Vegas NAACP event, Biden refuses to let up on Trump appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Former US Rep. Rogers attacks Biden on economy and EVs in RNC speech
Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers was among five GOP U.S. Senate candidates from battleground states on Tuesday night to address the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. In his approximately four-minute speech, Rogers railed against President Joe Biden on the economy and electric vehicles. U.S. House leaders, Senate candidates envision unified GOP government at RNC night […] The post Former US Rep. Rogers attacks Biden on economy and EVs in RNC speech appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Columbus, Ohio, police shoot homeless man in Milwaukee park a mile from RNC security perimeter
Five Columbus, Ohio police officers shot and killed a homeless man close to Milwaukee’s King Park on Tuesday. The shooting took place more than a mile from the security perimeter of the Republican National Convention, which has drawn more than 4,000 police officers from across the country to the city. At a press conference nearby […] The post Columbus, Ohio, police shoot homeless man in Milwaukee park a mile from RNC security perimeter appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Wisconsin tribe watching presidential race for cannabis law reform as state maintains prohibition
MILWAUKEE — A leader with the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa said lifting federal prohibitions on marijuana would allow for the sovereign nation to enter the billion-dollar industry sweeping the country. Cannabis in all forms — except for CBD products — is illegal in Wisconsin. Bordering states Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois all […] The post Wisconsin tribe watching presidential race for cannabis law reform as state maintains prohibition appeared first on Michigan Advance.
What happened to the recall efforts against Michigan lawmakers over new gun laws?
They garnered headlines and partisan hoopla, but four recall petitions approved last year against Michigan lawmakers all expired without anything to show for the effort. Most of the recalls were filed after Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed gun reforms following the Feb. 13, 2023, mass shooting at Michigan State University. Several recall efforts never even […] The post What happened to the recall efforts against Michigan lawmakers over new gun laws? appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Detroit social media influencers don’t think politicians understand their communities
Updated, 8:58 a.m., 7/18/24 Social media influencers from Detroit met up Monday to talk engagement tactics for potential voters on social media ahead of November elections. The national advocacy organization AAPI Victory Fund and Mobilize Justice organized the listening session, and it was facilitated by rapper Beanie Sigel, record label executive Wayno Clark and activist […] The post Detroit social media influencers don’t think politicians understand their communities appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Sen. Menendez convicted of bribery, all other charges in federal corruption trial
Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted Tuesday of taking bribes from three New Jersey businessmen to do favors for Egypt and Qatar and to meddle in two criminal investigations, bringing an end to a wide-ranging case that one prosecutor said revealed “shocking levels of corruption.” The jury’s verdict of guilty on all counts came on the […] The post Sen. Menendez convicted of bribery, all other charges in federal corruption trial appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Proposed first-ever federal standards for maternal care met with mixed response from hospitals
As part of President Joe Biden’s initiative to reduce maternal mortality rates and improve health outcomes in underserved communities, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced new policy proposals that would require hospitals to adhere to more rigorous maternal care standards or risk losing their ability to participate in Medicare. According to the proposed rule, the changes […] The post Proposed first-ever federal standards for maternal care met with mixed response from hospitals appeared first on Michigan Advance.
RNC and Trump campaign sue Whitmer and Benson over voter registration efforts
Updated at 1:15 p.m. On the same day the Republican National Convention kicked off in Milwaukee, the Republican National Committee (RNC) and former President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign filed a lawsuit in federal court against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and several other state officials concerning the use of government offices […] The post RNC and Trump campaign sue Whitmer and Benson over voter registration efforts appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Protest march reaches perimeter of Republican convention site in Milwaukee Monday
A few blocks from the security fence surrounding the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, hundreds of protesters gathered, advocating for the rights of Palestinians, immigrants, women, people of color and LGBTQ people. They came representing groups as varied as “proud Democrats” and “anarchists of Wisconsin” to gather in Red Arrow Park for a rally […] The post Protest march reaches perimeter of Republican convention site in Milwaukee Monday appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Michigan continues to lead in clean energy jobs and investment, report says
Over the past year, Michigan lawmakers have taken a number of steps to clear the way for an energy transition, setting clean energy goals, altering the state’s siting process for large-scale renewable and battery storage projects and ensuring homeowners can make energy-saving improvements to their homes. As policymakers continue to push the state toward a […] The post Michigan continues to lead in clean energy jobs and investment, report says appeared first on Michigan Advance.
How J.D. Vance went from ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ to being tapped as Trump’s 2024 running mate
A little more than three years ago, J.D. Vance was just an author and conservative commentator. Now he might be next in line for the White House. It’s a dizzying political ascent for the 39-year-old man from Middletown, Ohio. Presumptive Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump announced Monday during the first day of the Republican […] The post How J.D. Vance went from ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ to being tapped as Trump’s 2024 running mate appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Reporting live from Native America and the Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — I’m in Milwaukee with a team of Native American journalists at the Republican National Convention to understand more about the relationship between the federal government and the colonized people that will continue to exist within the United States project — whichever man becomes president again in 2025. Wherever the U.S. goes after Nov. […] The post Reporting live from Native America and the Republican National Convention appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Eagle Pass residents have mixed feelings about sharing their city with the National Guard
EAGLE PASS — From a shaded bench off Main Street, next to the city park the state of Texas seized in January for its border operations, Jessie Fuentes sometimes likes to count the number of humvees, Department of Public Safety SUVs and unmarked trucks driven by uniformed soldiers that pass him. Often, Fuentes said, he loses count. […] The post Eagle Pass residents have mixed feelings about sharing their city with the National Guard appeared first on Michigan Advance.
On eve of GOP convention, faith leaders warn against white Christian nationalism
It was nearly two hours into a long afternoon rally Sunday when Rev. Dr. Kevin Shaw took the podium in a packed auditorium on Milwaukee’s Northeast Side. It was not, he reminded the audience, a church service, but from his cadences, the message might have been from a pulpit. “We must understand that democracy is […] The post On eve of GOP convention, faith leaders warn against white Christian nationalism appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Peters-led US Senate committee to investigate Trump assassination attempt
An investigation has been announced to look into the security failures that led to Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Michigan U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Twp.), chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced the bipartisan investigation Monday along with the committee’s ranking member, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). […] The post Peters-led US Senate committee to investigate Trump assassination attempt appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Environmental advocates cheer as budget passes without controversial U.P. mine funds
With the Legislature finalizing the Fiscal Year 2025 budget at the end of June, environmental advocates have praised the exclusion of funding for a controversial mining project as a win for natural preservation. On March 26, the Michigan Strategic Fund board approved $50 million for Copperwood Resources Inc., for the construction of the Copperwood Mine […] The post Environmental advocates cheer as budget passes without controversial U.P. mine funds appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Michigan leaders to speak at the Republican National Convention
Updated, 4:06 p.m., 7/15/24 Three political leaders in Michigan are slated to speak as former President Donald Trump formally accepts the Republican Party’s presidential nomination this week as the Republican National Convention (RNC) kicks off its convention Monday in Milwaukee. The convention comes two days after Trump survived an assassination attempt at a rally in […] The post Michigan leaders to speak at the Republican National Convention appeared first on Michigan Advance.
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