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Michigan sues EPA over rollback of pollution limits
Energy and environmentMichigan is asking a court to review the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to roll back federal pollution limits.
The Ballot Michigan DeskOct 2, 2026
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El-Sayed rallies with nurses for Medicare for All
Economy and jobsThe Michigan Senate candidate also emphasized stronger AI rules but did not take a position on California’s proposed billionaire tax.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
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Claim targets Mike Rogers’ public safety funding votes
Public safetyThe Michigan Independent says Rogers repeatedly opposed funding measures, but the claim does not identify the bills or roll-call votes involved.
The Ballot Michigan DeskOct 1, 2026
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Recall petition targeting Michigan clerk approved
Elections and votingThe petition concerns an accusation that a Michigan clerk canceled voter registrations, but approval does not establish that claim as fact.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 30, 2026
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Mackinac Center urges higher-turnout dates for tax votes
Economy and jobsThe group wants Michigan to stop scheduling local tax questions during elections with the lowest voter participation.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 30, 2026
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Michigan 2026 overview names no specific races
Elections and votingThe Michigan election overview references 2026 races and past presidential results without identifying a contest or candidate.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 28, 2026
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Michigan governor orders inquiry into fatal ICE pursuit
ImmigrationThe governor directed a state inquiry after a pursuit involving federal immigration officers ended in a fatal crash.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
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Michigan board backs $10 million community lending loan
Economy and jobsThe Michigan Strategic Fund approved up to for a pooled fund serving community lenders across the state.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 23, 2026
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Huizenga announces housing funds for Southwest Michigan
HousingBill Huizenga announced federal housing funding for communities in Southwest Michigan, with no election or political race directly connected.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
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El-Sayed bid draws scrutiny over classified access
Elections and votingConservatives cite Abdul El-Sayed’s associations while raising concerns about senators’ access to classified information.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 21, 2026
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DDHQ director says Mike Rogers’s time is “running out”
Elections and votingScott Tranter said Rogers has less time to close DDHQ’s forecast gap with Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
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More than 620 Michigan Jewish voters back El-Sayed
Elections and votingA Michigan Jews for Democracy letter supports Abdul El-Sayed while acknowledging disagreement within the state’s Jewish community.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
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Court keeps block on USPS mail-ballot plan
Elections and votingA federal court has left an injunction against proposed USPS mail-ballot lists and related rules in place.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 17, 2026
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Court ruling and Michigan probe spotlight voting rules
Elections and votingThe Supreme Court blocked federal mail-ballot restrictions as Michigan lawmakers began examining a citizenship petition’s rejection.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
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Environmental group sues Michigan over Copperwood funding
Elections and votingThe legal challenge concerns in Michigan funding for the Copperwood Mine project.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 15, 2026
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Michigan bill would limit youth use of e-bikes
EducationA proposed Michigan bill would restrict how children and teenagers use electric bicycles, but it is not yet state law.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 14, 2026
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Federal court rejects Trump order on Michigan coal plant
Elections and votingA federal court ruled against a Trump order intended to keep a Michigan coal plant operating.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 14, 2026
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Democratic Party challenges Rogers on ‘shop class’ pledge
Elections and votingThe party says Mike Rogers’ voting record conflicts with a pledge on shop classes, but the accusation identifies no specific vote.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 13, 2026
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El-Sayed, Rogers clash over 9/11 records in Senate race
Elections and votingAbdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers are criticizing each other’s records as the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approaches.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 13, 2026
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El-Sayed says doctors should decide transgender care
Elections and votingThe Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate said doctors, rather than government, should make decisions about transgender treatment for minors.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 13, 2026
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Michigan swing voters worry Canada tariffs will raise prices
Economy and jobsSome Michigan swing voters are uneasy about President Trump’s tariff standoff with Canada as this year’s midterm elections approach.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 11, 2026
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Dallas GOP convention raises questions about its focus
Elections and votingThe first Republican midterm convention is underway in Dallas as attention turns to candidate attendance and Trump’s role.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 6, 2026
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El-Sayed divide tests Michigan Democrats after primary
Elections and votingMichigan Democrats are trying to move past a divisive Senate primary while defending a seat central to the fight for Senate control.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 5, 2026
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Michigan Democrats seek unity after El-Sayed primary split
Elections and votingA bruising primary left Democrats trying to rebuild their coalition before a close Michigan race with national consequences for Senate control.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 4, 2026
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No Poll Numbers Listed Yet for Michigan’s 7th District
Elections and votingA New York Times polling page focuses on Michigan’s 7th Congressional District in 2026, but no results or candidate matchups are identified here.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 3, 2026
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Governor proposal details not available in supplied record
Health careMichigan Independent reports that unidentified Michigan governor candidates have competing health care and education plans. Their proposals, policy documents and the specific race or election have not been identified.
The Ballot Michigan DeskAug 20, 2026
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Details lacking on Michigan governor policy proposals
Health careMichigan governor candidates are offering competing health care and education plans, but the candidates and details of their proposals have not been identified.
The Ballot Michigan DeskAug 20, 2026