special election

There’s only a week left for candidates to file in a special election that could shift the balance of power in the Michigan senate

A new study shows non-gaming tribal businesses in Michigan have a more than $1 billion economic impact, both major parties are gearing up to fight over an open Michigan Senate seat now that a special election has been called, and more.

The open seat is generally considered competitive, despite a Democratic-leaning slant

Kent County Commissioners approved a balanced budget for fiscal year 2026, the Michigan Disability Network is sounding the alarm about the state House's proposed budget, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling a special election for the 35th state Senate District, and more.

This is the longest Whitmer has waited to call an election for a vacant seat in the legislature

The 35th district seat representing Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland has been vacant since the beginning of the year

Patrick Center explores GVSU’s Reach Higher Showcase, high school grads can get pizza for filling out their FAFSA forms, more pet microchip readers are coming to Kent County, and more state and West Michigan news.

Patrick Center previews tonight’s PBS FRONTLINE program, Children of Ukraine, a study about dementia care has been unveiled in Grand Rapids, it’s black maternal health week, and more state and West Michigan news.

This time last year, House Democrats were in control and coming off a series of major policy wins. Despite losing their majority in numbers after two of their members left to take other offices, House rules did allow Democrats to keep the gavel

The special election to replace a Michigan state senator convicted of theft has been set.Gov. Rick Snyder says residents of the 2nd district of Michigan…