Curtis Hertel https://www.wcmu.org/tags/curtis-hertel Curtis Hertel en-US Copyright Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:06:40 GMT Some Michigan Dems look for inspiration at endorsement convention, others want to change the system https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-21/michigan-democrats-look-for-inspiration-at-endorsement-convention Progressive candidates won endorsements, with some convention attendees saying they're looking for candidates who are inspirational. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:06:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-21/michigan-democrats-look-for-inspiration-at-endorsement-convention Colin Jackson, Rick Pluta Tom Barrett running for Michigan's 7th congressional district https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-10/tom-barrett-running-for-michigans-7th-congressional-district Former State Senator Tom Barrett has announced he's once again jumping into the race to represent Michigan's 7th district in Congress. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:21:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-10/tom-barrett-running-for-michigans-7th-congressional-district Arjun Thakkar Lawmakers on recess with budget work waiting for their return https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-04/lawmakers-on-recess-with-budget-work-waiting-for-their-return The Legislature is on a three-week summer recess after finalizing budget bills and sending them to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's desk. Mon, 04 Jul 2022 22:52:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-04/lawmakers-on-recess-with-budget-work-waiting-for-their-return Rick Pluta | MPRN Michigan Senate passes ‘Wyatt’s Law’ https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-04-20/michigan-senate-passes-wyatts-law The Michigan Senate passed a bill package on Wednesday to tighten up the state’s tracking of child abuse cases Wed, 20 Apr 2022 22:51:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-04-20/michigan-senate-passes-wyatts-law Colin Jackson MI Senate GOP wants to know when Gov. Whitmer leaves the state https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-06-02/mi-senate-gop-wants-to-know-when-gov-whitmer-leaves-the-state Michigan Senate Republicans want to know when Governor Gretchen Whitmer leaves the state.In a 20-to-16 party line vote, GOP senators passed a bill that… Wed, 02 Jun 2021 21:19:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-06-02/mi-senate-gop-wants-to-know-when-gov-whitmer-leaves-the-state Russell McNamara Senate bill would require sex consent education https://www.wcmu.org/education/2019-04-16/senate-bill-would-require-sex-consent-education A state lawmaker wants to make sure consent is taught as part of sex education classes. At least four other states have adopted similar laws.State Senator… Tue, 16 Apr 2019 21:25:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/education/2019-04-16/senate-bill-would-require-sex-consent-education