Michigan House Campaigns Get Early Start In 2012
While voters in most of the state are focused on Michigan's upcoming presidential primary, pockets of Genesee and Oakland counties are getting state House races off to an early start in 2012.
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While voters in most of the state are focused on Michigan's upcoming presidential primary, pockets of Genesee and Oakland counties are getting state House races off to an early start in 2012.
Oakland County residents will be given two State of the County addresses Wednesday evening.
Democrats in the Michigan House on Thursday introduced proposals that would require personal financial disclosure forms for many public officials and put some restrictions on state-level political campaign donations.
Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence is getting close to formally kicking off a run for Congress against two fellow Democrats, U.S. Reps. Hansen Clarke and Gary Peters.
Michigan's congressional Democrats are backing the construction of a second bridge linking Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, in Canada.
The group is sponsoring a Senate debate Saturday at Central Michigan University and plans to return to old a straw poll and decide which candidate will get the group's backing leading up to the August GOP primary.
"This is clearly partisan mischief," said Michigan Democratic Chairman Mark Brewer.
Michigan Democrats plan to endorse their candidates for the state Supreme Court and statewide education boards on March 10.
After a long day in the Michigan House reportedly ended in a near-brawl, two state lawmakers say that the whole thing is being blown out of proportion.
The Democratic caucus of the Michigan House of Representatives Wednesday announced the release of an app for Android, iPhone and Blackberry devices tied to their FightSchoolCuts.com Web site.
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow is kicking off Michigan Democrats' fall issues convention on Saturday at the Lansing Center.
Instead of opposing Levin, the congressman from Bloomfield Township decided to run in the redrawn 14th District.
Democratic lawmakers are holding news conferences around the state to talk about the need to grow Michigan's advanced battery sector.
Congress could vote today on a deal to avoid the first ever government default in U.S. history.
Do state workers make too much money?
Amid some movement in the budget talks in Washington, Congressman John Conyers says Republicans should quit linking any budget agreement to the raising of the country's debt ceiling.
As the race for the White House kicks into full gear, so do the new television ads from the Republican National Committee.
Democrat Gary Peters would square off against Republican Thad McCotter under a congressional map drawn by Michigan Democrats.
Democrats say it would discourage stem cell research at universities.
In wake of the recent U.S. census, state and congressional legislative districts are being redrawn in Michigan and across the country.
When it comes to the Snyder budget, Republicans are telling legislative Democrats, "if you can find a better budget, propose it."
Michael McGuinness and Jason Bauer are charged with adding fake Tea Party candidates in three Oakland County races.
The majority of respondents to a survey asking if they would be in favor of expanding the areas people can carry a concealed weapon-are not in favor of it.
Former Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land is weighing her options for the 2012 election.
Fifty-nine percent of Michigan voters polled express a favorable opinion of Gov. Rick Snyder, and 53 percent say they think well of President Barack Obama.
Air crews from the U.S. Coast Guard assisted an injured boater and a mariner with a medical emergency during separate calls on Lake Huron.
It has been two weeks since a contentious Hamtramck City Council meeting sparked loud controversy when the council voted to fire City Manager Adel al-Adlani.
In a quick motion, the Detroit Pistons reportedly traded up from No. 21 to No. 17 to take Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie in the NBA draft on Tuesday.
Just months after winning their first NCAA championship title since 1989, the Michigan Wolverines celebrated several of their players who were selected in the 2026 NBA draft.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered, drove in two runs and scored twice and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
The Supreme Court rejected a Michigan family's argument that their home should have been sold at open-market value to cover an unpaid tax bill of just over $2,000.
A system transition away from decades-old tax processing technology contributed to slower refund timelines for Michigan taxpayers this spring, state officials confirmed Monday.
The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Tuesday in the 18700 block of Monica Street near Clarita Street, according to police.
Air crews from the U.S. Coast Guard assisted an injured boater and a mariner with a medical emergency during separate calls on Lake Huron.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered, drove in two runs and scored twice and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
The Supreme Court rejected a Michigan family's argument that their home should have been sold at open-market value to cover an unpaid tax bill of just over $2,000.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
The owner of Moore Honey estimated that only about a quarter of the 408 hives would survive.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state's second round of medical debt forgiveness.
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
It has been two weeks since a contentious Hamtramck City Council meeting sparked loud controversy when the council voted to fire City Manager Adel al-Adlani.
In a quick motion, the Detroit Pistons reportedly traded up from No. 21 to No. 17 to take Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie in the NBA draft on Tuesday.
Just months after winning their first NCAA championship title since 1989, the Michigan Wolverines celebrated several of their players who were selected in the 2026 NBA draft.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered, drove in two runs and scored twice and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
Yaxel Lendeborg, the Michigan star and South Jersey native, was selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2026 NBA Draft Tuesday night.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
The Senate narrowly passed a largely symbolic House resolution designed to curb President Trump's Iran war powers. CBS News has this report.
Happy Hump Day Fam! Looking at mostly sunny skies to start off with today, high 78. Clouds move late afternoon with a few showers later this evening. A few rumbles of thunder expected tonight. More showers tomorrow with a few thunderstorms that may produce gusty winds. Warming temps and sunny heading into the weekend.
State lawmakers held a rally at the Michigan Capitol on Tuesday, calling on their fellow lawmakers to address concerns about data center developments.
It has been two weeks since a contentious Hamtramck City Council meeting sparked loud controversy when the council voted to fire City Manager Adel al-Adlani.
In the last two months, the city of Auburn Hills, Michigan, has received countless complaints about Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery service.