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A ballot initiative aimed at tightening Michigan's voter ID and registration laws failed to make it onto the November ballot.

Michigan Democrats face internal divisions while Republicans must deal with a mounting disapproval rate for President Trump in their paths to victory in November.

The Michigan Democratic Party is set to finalize its slate of candidates for the November elections, but internal divisions are threatening party unity.

This week, Lansing City Council members will consider asking the city to cut ties with Flock Safety, the East Lansing Police Department braces for new MSU semester, and a small Mid-Michigan township may keep it's library after all.

This week, gubernatorial nominee Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson tapped state Sen. Winnie Brinks to be her running mate and a petition campaign to tighten Michigan's voter ID and registration laws hit a roadblock.

This week, Jackson city council will consider to personal property ordinance for public spaces. Meanwhile, the data center debate continues in Mason, and CATA could see changes to its services.

Former congressman John James, a Republican, has selected state Rep. Jay DeBoyer as his running mate, meanwhile Secretary of State Joceyln Bensons weighs options for her partner.

The health care action proposal would create an advisory committee to address health care costs, but the group behind it remains a mystery, and its future is uncertain. Plus, it's the final week to submit feedback on ITC's power line project.

As a busy week of election results, victory speeches and unity events come to a close in Michigan, campaigns begin deploying ads to keep pressure on as November looms.

Republican Rep. Tom Barrett flipped Michigan's 7th Congressional District in 2024. He'll face Democrat Will Lawrence in the general election.