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Andrews Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Bills Designed to Help Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
LANSING, Mich., July 2, 2026 — This week, the Michigan House passed House Bills 5152 and 5153, bipartisan legislation that [...]
Tsernoglou, 48 Democratic Caucus Members Send Letter to U.S. Postal Service Opposing Proposed Amendment to Restrict Mail-in or Absentee Ballots
LANSING, Mich., July 2, 2026 — Yesterday, state Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) sent a letter to the U.S. Postal Service [...]
Xiong Applauds City of St. Clair Shores for Revising Stormwater Project to Protect Lake St. Clair
Xiong Applauds City of St. Clair Shores for Revising Stormwater Project to Protect Lake St. Clair After residents made their [...]
Letter to the United States Postal Service Opposing Proposed Rule Change Regarding Executive Order to Restrict Mail Voting
July 1, 2026 Director Product Classification U.S. Postal Service 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446 Washington, DC 20260-5015 RE: Public [...]
Skaggs Introduces Legislation to Establish Gas Tax Holiday
Skaggs Introduces Legislation to Establish Gas Tax Holiday, Address Affordability Crisis LANSING., Mich., July 1, 2026 — State Rep. Phil [...]
Hoskins, Price Introduce Legislation to Improve Enforcement Against Excessively Loud Vehicles
Hoskins, Price Introduce Legislation to Improve Enforcement Against Excessively Loud Vehicles Joint Press Release | Reps. Jason Hoskins and Natalie [...]

House Democrats are committed to tackling the housing crisis by expanding access to affordable homes and lowering costs for families. ... See MoreSee Less
Funny how "small government" disappears when it's time for Republicans to meddle in our elections. Michigan's elections are safe and shouldn't be used as props for anyone's political theater. ... See MoreSee Less
DOJ says it will send election monitors to 3 Michigan cities
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The Detroit News obtained a copy of a letter sent by the U.S. Department of Justice to Chris Swope, Lansing's city clerk.Need to change your vote? Here's a quick guide. Check out mi.gov/vote for more information. ... See MoreSee Less
No one should lose healthcare because they can't afford it, but that's exactly what's happening under Trump's so-called One Big Beautiful Bill. More than a quarter of Michigan’s ACA enrollees have lost coverage, meaning more families and communities at risk. ... See MoreSee Less
Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows
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New federal data reveals the first 50-state look at a steep drop in Affordable Care Act enrollment after enhanced subsidies expired in January.The president doesn't care that you have to pinch pennies and stretch your paycheck — he's more focused on profiting BILLIONS from his time in office. ... See MoreSee Less
John Deere Farm Equipment Owners Have Right-to-Repair, F.T.C. Says (Gift Article) ... See MoreSee Less
John Deere Farm Equipment Owners Have Right-to-Repair, F.T.C. Says (Gift Article)
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A settlement by the company with the Federal Trade Commission will allow farmers and local mechanics to make their own fixes, instead of relying on authorized dealers.Healthcare shouldn't depend on where you live, but Republican policies are making it harder for rural hospitals to survive. Every closure strips away good-paying jobs, pushes care farther away and leaves families with fewer options when every minute matters. ... See MoreSee Less
Sturgis closure may be 'first of more' for Michigan rural hospitals - Bridge Michigan
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After more than 100 years, Michigan’s only federally recognized rural emergency hospital closed its doors citing ‘years of ongoing financial challenges.’ Experts say more could follow given the ...ICYMI: The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that our previously passed 9 pro-worker bills withheld by Matt Hall for more than a year as part of his political theater must now be sent to Gov. Whitmer. Lawmakers should uphold the law, not play partisan games with Michiganders' lives. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan House must present 9 stalled bills to gov under high court order
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The Michigan House must present nine bills passed in 2024 to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for her signature under a Michigan Supreme Court order.In Trump's America, people are working hard and still falling behind. It shouldn't be this difficult to afford the basics. Democrats are putting people over politics because building a brighter future starts with helping folks afford the present. ... See MoreSee Less
Half of Americans struggle to afford groceries and gas, exclusive poll finds
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About 57% of polled Americans also believe economy is worsening in grim portrait of cost of living crisis, according to Harris survey for the Guardian