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Haley Stevens Running for U.S. Senate as She Pushes to Restore Social Security Staffing After Trump Administration Cuts
Haley Stevens enters the Michigan U.S. Senate race as incumbent Gary Peters retires, launching the Social Security Customer Service Act to reverse Trump Administration staffing cuts and restore agency service levels.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Forlini and Gilchrist Set for Tight Michigan Secretary of State Race as Election Security Becomes Flashpoint
Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist have been nominated by their parties for Michigan secretary of state, setting up a competitive November 2026 race focused on election security, voter rolls, and modernizing election administration.
April 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Michigan GOP Nominates Doug Lloyd and Anthony Forlini as Attorney General and Secretary of State Candidates for 2026 Election
Michigan Republicans nominate Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd for attorney general and Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini for secretary of state in the closely-watched 2026 election. Lloyd campaigns on law enforcement support and victim advocacy, while Forlini emphasizes election security and transparency.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - Local Government
Ann Arbor: Armed Police Flank City Council as Officials Cite Threats, Critics Call It Intimidating
Armed police now flank Ann Arbor City Council members during public meetings. Chief Andre Anderson cited rising threats against officials. Critics say the move intimidates the public.
June 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Former Michigan National Guard Member Charged With Planning ISIS Attack At Warren Army Base
Federal authorities arrested a 19-year-old former Michigan Army National Guard member who allegedly planned an ISIS-inspired attack on the TACOM facility at Detroit Arsenal in Warren. The suspect faces charges including providing material support to ISIS and distributing information about destructive devices.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
Michigan House Considers New Voter ID Law Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Register
Michigan House Republicans are advancing House Bill 4765, which would require voters to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jason Woolford, R-Howell, would mandate citizenship documentation such as birth certificates or passports and would no longer accept standard driver's licenses as voter ID. Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie raised concerns about costs and access, while GOP lawmakers frame the legislation as a commonsense election security measure.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Legislature Advances Two Controversial Bills: Anti-Terrorism Update and Citizenship Voter ID Requirements
Michigan Senate passes anti-terrorism bill strengthening threat prosecution laws following Temple Israel attack, while House bill requiring citizenship proof for voter registration advances amid election security debates.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - elections
Anthony Forlini Wins Republican Nomination for Michigan Secretary of State
Anthony Forlini wins Republican nomination for secretary of state at Michigan GOP convention, positioning him as a mainstream conservative candidate focused on election security and transparency.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
University of Michigan's $1.2 Billion Nuclear Research Center Faces Fierce Local Opposition in Ypsilanti Township
The University of Michigan's proposed $1.2 billion research center for energy and national security, including nuclear weapons development, faces fierce local opposition in Ypsilanti Township over security concerns and accusations of targeting a marginalized community.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - legislature
Michigan Legislature Advances Sweeping 15-Bill Drone Package to Regulate Unmanned Aircraft and Protect Critical Infrastructure
Michigan State Legislature advances comprehensive 15-bill SHIELD drone package to regulate unmanned aircraft, restrict flights over critical infrastructure, and grant law enforcement counter-UAS authority amid growing security concerns.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources