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.
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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.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
District leaders say transportation remains one of the biggest non-academic barriers preventing some students from attending school consistently.
Giving blood might seem a little scary but a little pin prick and less than 10 minutes in a comfy chair can save three lives at once.
His son died at the scene of a shooting on Deer Track Drive in Ypsilanti Township Wednesday night.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge will welcome motorists starting July 27, and welcome walkers and bicyclists on August 5.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
With less than two weeks before the Michigan primary election, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the contentious U.S. Senate race.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased commercial spyware that can covertly take control of phones, collect messages, photos and location information.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,600 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
Patrick Kane, 37, signed a two-year, $16 million contract to return to the Blackhawks on Thursday, according to the team.
For Joseph and Johnathan Rinehart in Clarkston, Michigan, wiffle ball is not just a friendly game; it's an opportunity to bring people together and uplift a local historical church in need.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
With less than two weeks before the Michigan primary election, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the contentious U.S. Senate race.
Ferndale Public Schools is launching a new carpooling app designed to help families get students to and from school, part of the district's effort to reduce chronic absenteeism at University High School.
Giving blood might seem a little scary, but a little pin prick and less than 10 minutes in a comfy chair can save three lives at once.
Glenn Bradley Sr. is still getting over the loss of his 14-year-old daughter Aamina, who tragically drowned on June 27. Now, he's coming to grips with the unexpected loss of his 15-year-old son.