Rick Albin
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Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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Running for Senate, Slotkin going on ‘listening tour’
We are still more than a year and a half before the next general election that will select a new member of the U.S. Senate from Michigan, but the hopefuls are already lining up. → Read More
Former Rep. Rogers doesn’t rule out presidential bid
Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers says he’s sick of the current state of politics. → Read More
Bipartisanship unlikely on Michigan gun bills
When the Michigan Legislature returns to work next week, new gun bills will be in play. → Read More
Whitmer: Democrats’ tax plan offers quick, meaningful relief
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is touting Democrats’ tax reform plan, which also includes an inflation relief check, as “meaningful relief” for Michigan families. → Read More
What does the latest Michigan spending bill pay for?
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a supplemental spending bill Tuesday that she says will help Michigan on a number of fronts. Democrats applauded the bill as bipartisan but Republicans complained about a lack of transparency. → Read More
Whitmer likely to talk gun violence at State of the State
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist said this week’s State of the State address will likely include comments on legislation aimed at tackling gun violence. → Read More
Coalition urges new funding plan as more EVs hit the road
A group of stakeholders gathered in Lansing Tuesday to express concerns about shrinking gas tax revenues linked to the rise of electric vehicles and the problem of how to pay for road upkeep. → Read More
Michigan Democrats’ early priorities include tax relief
The Michigan Legislature reconvened in Lansing for a new session and Democrats, newly in charge of both chambers for the first time in decades, are wasting no time in laying out their priorities. → Read More
Lawmakers sworn in as Lansing sees new leadership, agenda
The new Michigan Legislature, in for major changes in leadership and agenda after the last election, was sworn in Wednesday in Lansing. → Read More
Whitmer, top lawmakers pitch February presidential primary
Three top Michigan Democrats have sent a letter to the Democratic National Committee saying that they want Michigan’s presidential primary moved up to February. → Read More
Whitmer eyes tax relief at start of second term
With their party in control of both chambers of the state Legislature starting in the new year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist are ready to hit the ground running in their second term. → Read More
Whitmer eyes economy, education, roads in second term
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will enter her second term as Michigan’s chief executive with her party in control of the Michigan Legislature. → Read More
Cruz campaigns in Michigan as Gibbs, Scholten race to Election Day
With the election just days away and many races appearing to be closer than ever, Michigan is getting a lot of nation attention. → Read More
Obama campaigns in Detroit for Whitmer, other Michigan Democrats
Former President Barack Obama was in Detroit on Saturday for a rally ahead of the mid-term elections. → Read More
Republican governor candidate Tudor Dixon on education
Republican candidate for governor Tudor Dixon says that it elected, she would focus on making sure Michigan students are meeting reading goals. → Read More
In Grand Rapids, Dixon rolls out public safety proposal
The race for Michigan governor is picking up steam, with the Democratic incumbent and Republican challenger visiting Grand Rapids on back-to-back days for campaign events. → Read More
Hillary Scholten kicks off district tour in Grand Rapids
Hillary Scholten, the Democrat candidate for the 3rd congressional district, kicked off a district tour on Monday in Grand Rapids. → Read More
What you need to know before voting in Aug. 2 primary
Michigan’s primary election is next week and while most of us think we are familiar with the process, this year may have a few surprises if you don’t do your homework. → Read More
Gov. Whitmer signs state budget
Michigan’s $75.5 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year was signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Wednesday. → Read More
What the state budget includes for West Michigan
In the early morning hours Friday, the state House and Senate finalized work on a budget for the next fiscal year. The plan spends a record $75.5 billion. → Read More