Michigan doesn't have toll roads, but text scam claims you have unpaid balance freep.com/story/money/pe… ⁦Andrea Bitely⁩ ⁦Ohio Turnpike⁩ ⁦SunPass FDOT⁩

Join us as our panel of top political analysts dive into voter trends, shifting demographics and whether Michigan’s recent policy shifts signal future compromise or more political gridlock. Register👉bit.ly/3X9niXE Bitely Communications Harbor Strategic Public Affairs Alexis Wiley

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A Western Michigan University graduate who's spent two decades climbing the state Republican party’s ranks is now the leading GOP voice on the direction of the state — one that takes on increasing importance as lawmakers mull a multibillion-dollar budget. detroitnews.com/story/news/pol…

"They're going to ask why what they were told 40 years ago doesn't matter anymore? What am I supposed to say? Promises were made and promises weren't kept... I ripped open a Band-Aid, and they are going to be retraumatized again." lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/202…

Michigan's unemployment rate continues to increase, exceeding national average freep.com/story/money/bu…

This would’ve never happened to Condi Rice.

Are you a high school student who loves journalism? Apply to be a Free Press Apprentice freep.com/story/news/loc…

We don’t have a DMV in Michigan. Get better, scammers.

My friend Alex Brace testified this morning on the importance of child advocacy centers in Michigan. CAC's help kids who have experienced crime-based trauma find healing. I encourage the Michigan legislature to fund our CAC's and help kids heal.

27,000 kids have been seen at CACs over the last three years following physical or sexual abuse - a significantly better venue for a child to be interviewed than the back of a police car or in a chaotic emergency room.

88% of child survivors of sexual or physical abuse know their abuser. They live in the same home, neighbors, family members, etc.

To mark Trump's first 100 days in office, we interviewed more than 100 Michiganders — Republicans, Democrats and Independents from all across Michigan, from all walks of life — and asked them to describe the Trump presidency thus far in one word. bit.ly/3EULO8V

Please spend time today w/this ambitious Detroit Free Press project (led by Emily Lawler): We asked 100 Michiganders about Trump’s first 100 days: Here’s what they said. A Trump-leaning independent/contractor in Brighton told me he's "screwed" by tariffs freep.com/story/news/pol…

BREAKING: The U.S. economy contracted -- 0.3% -- in the first three months of 2025, per estimate from the Commerce Department. The estimate cites an increase in imports and cuts to government as factors in the economy shrinking. bea.gov/news/2025/gros…

“So little freighter traffic on the St. Clair River these last couple weeks. The water is even super calm from the lack of ships. Anyone else notice this?” — Heather Currie, Port Huron, Mich. thetimesherald Detroit Free Press The Detroit News #tariffs

Congress, don’t kill automotive innovation in Michigan detroitnews.com/story/opinion/…

Always a fan fave, this year’s #MIChamberDay2025 pundits and pollsters panel tackles the hot policy and politics of the day and how they impact our state’s employers and business climate. Co-moderated by Zach Gorchow | Gongwer Michigan (State Affairs Michigan) & Kyle Melinn | MIRS.news with our capitol

Once a Chamber person, always a Chamber person! Proud to take part in #MiChamberDay2025 - and to be an alum of @uschamber and a member of Lansing Chamber!

The damage across Lansing was significant. Huge thank you to the linemen from Lansing BWL and those that came from across the state to help us get the lights back on!