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Opponents file challenges to Michigan abortion rights, voting rights ballot measures
Two proposed amendments to the Michigan Constitution have been hit with challenges to the content of their petitions, which representatives for the Reproductive Freedom for All and Promote the Vote 2022 measures have already called “absurd” and “bogus.” Thursday was the deadline for opponents to file challenges to petitions. To fail on petition signature grounds, […]
As Dixon weighs LG pick, she faces criticism from fellow Republicans ahead of state convention
The Aug. 2 gubernatorial primary is now in the rear-view mirror and right-wing commentator Tudor Dixon is slated to challenge Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in November. But in the run-up to next weekend’s Michigan GOP convention, intra-party discord appears to be growing. “You can’t run from the basement and beat Whitmer! Get out and talk […]
Stabenow, Slotkin applaud ‘monumental’ federal reforms to lower Medicare drug prices
After a trip to an agricultural expo near St. Johns, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Lansing) and U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) stopped by Lansing’s Forest Community Health Center to praise elements of a law slated to be signed Tuesday that aims to lower drug prices for Americans on Medicare. Democratic President Joe Biden plans to […]
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opens Line 5 environmental review
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District on Monday formally published a notice of intent for its forthcoming draft environmental impact statement (EIS) on the embattled Line 5 tunnel project. The EIS process means that the plans to replace the aging pipeline will be scrutinized by the highest level of federal environmental review […]
Advocates worry federal law protecting Native adoptees could be overturned by Supreme Court
As far as Susan Devan Harness knew, she was an only child whose birth parents died in a car crash long ago. Only in her early 20s did Harness — a Native American adopted by a white couple — realize that not only was her birth mother alive and located just 30 miles away, but […]
Haaland, Newland to hear Native boarding school survivors’ stories in Pellston
Pellston is the next stop on U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s year-long “road to healing” tour, in which the country’s first Native American cabinet member will hear from survivors and descendants of so-called Indian residential schools. The nationwide implementation of boarding schools — five of which were located in Michigan — was once part of […]
Rebandt concedes to Dixon, but alleges ‘curious activity’ in Bay County
Late Wednesday evening, the Rev. Ralph Rebandt became the third GOP gubernatorial candidate to concede to right-wing commentator Tudor Dixon — and the second to call into question the validity of the election results. Far-right activist Ryan Kelley has still yet to concede. In a text message exchange with the Advance Wednesday, Kelley baselessly claimed […]
Kelley says there were ‘unprecedented oddities’ in Tuesday’s GOP gov. primary election
After coming in fourth place in the GOP gubernatorial primary Tuesday and refusing to concede to nominee Tudor Dixon, far-right activist Ryan Kelley told the Advance Wednesday that he thinks there were “unprecedented oddities” in the process. Unofficial election returns in the five-person race show Kelley received 15.5% of the vote. Dixon, a right-wing commentator […]
SOS Benson: Nearly 2M voted in ‘smooth’ Tuesday primary
In a press conference shortly after polls closed Tuesday night, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson called Tuesday’s primary election “among the most secure and safe in the nation” as results continued to roll in. With all but one Michigan county reporting results Wednesday afternoon, unofficial returns show that about 1 million Michiganders voted on the […]
Updated: Dixon clinches early win in GOP gubernatorial primary, Kelley refuses to concede
Originally published, 9:03 p.m., 8/2/22. Updated, 10:57 p.m. 8/2/22 and 9:55 a.m. 8/3/22 with additional comments Right-wing commentator Tudor Dixon has won Michigan’s GOP gubernatorial primary, according to unofficial returns, setting her up to challenge Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in the Nov. 8 general election. Dixon’s primary win comes after a last-minute endorsement from former […]
Sen. Peters stresses need for action in Michigan on PFAS during hearing at MSU
With 224 sites in Michigan, including several military bases, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters called on federal authorities to be more responsive to addressing community concerns over contamination by toxic “forever chemicals.” “Many communities have been waiting far too long for any kind of meaningful action,” Peters (D-Bloomfield Twp.) said Monday during a hearing at Michigan […]
Former Michigan GOP director says Trump, 11 reps. should be investigated for ‘Big Lie’ efforts
State Rep. Joe Tate (D-Detroit) joined the former head of the Michigan GOP and a national elections expert on Thursday to talk Jan. 6 committee hearings in the U.S. House, while doubling down on his call to have some of his GOP colleagues investigated. “An assault on our democracy, to steal the vote from the […]