Democrat https://www.wcmu.org/tags/democrat Democrat en-US Copyright Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:12:53 GMT Including lawmakers in FOIA could help provide answers when they're under scrutiny https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-13/including-lawmakers-in-foia-could-help-provide-answers-when-theyre-under-scrutiny Transparency advocates say it's harder to learn who’s telling the truth when the current law exempts state legislators. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:12:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-13/including-lawmakers-in-foia-could-help-provide-answers-when-theyre-under-scrutiny Leona Larson, Sehvilla Mann TV actor joins the race for the Michigan U.S. Senate seat https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-11/tv-actor-joins-the-race-for-the-michigan-u-s-senate-seat Hill Harper is joining the Democratic primary in the 2024 race for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 21:29:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-11/tv-actor-joins-the-race-for-the-michigan-u-s-senate-seat Alex McLenon Pre-processing bills reported from Senate committee https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-20/pre-processing-bills-reported-from-senate-committee Bills heading to the full Michigan Senate floor would give many local clerks eight days to pre-process absentee ballots ahead of an election. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:38:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-20/pre-processing-bills-reported-from-senate-committee Colin Jackson | MPRN As Michigan Democrats move on party priorities, House Speaker plans for what's next https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-19/as-michigan-democrats-move-on-party-priorities-house-speaker-plans-for-whats-next Democrats in Lansing control both the house and senate, and they've moved quickly on top priorities, like guns and abortion. Fri, 19 May 2023 22:02:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-19/as-michigan-democrats-move-on-party-priorities-house-speaker-plans-for-whats-next Doug Tribou, Katheryne Friske Michigan Congresswoman encourages colleagues to raise Federal Debt Ceiling https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-04/michigan-congresswoman-encourages-colleagues-to-raise-federal-debt-ceiling The federal government is running out of cash to pay its bills. Congressional Republicans are refusing to raise the debt ceiling in order to push through drastic cuts to programs championed by the Biden administration. Thu, 04 May 2023 21:55:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-04/michigan-congresswoman-encourages-colleagues-to-raise-federal-debt-ceiling Russell McNamara Democrat proposes school safety fund in state budget https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-28/democrat-proposes-school-safety-fund-in-state-budget A top Democrat on the Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee wants more money for school safety and student mental health. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 21:09:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-28/democrat-proposes-school-safety-fund-in-state-budget Rick Pluta | MPRN Michigan Democratic candidates getting “hateful and vile” phone calls after numbers published in Republican campaign ads https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-04/michigan-democratic-candidates-getting-hateful-and-vile-phone-calls-after-numbers-published-in-republican-campaign-ads At least six Democratic candidates have been getting "hateful and vile" phone calls, after their Republican opponents put their personal cell phone numbers on campaign mailings. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 22:46:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-04/michigan-democratic-candidates-getting-hateful-and-vile-phone-calls-after-numbers-published-in-republican-campaign-ads Tracy Samilton Can a Democrat still win Michigan’s 1st Congressional District? https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2018-11-02/can-a-democrat-still-win-michigans-1st-congressional-district A Democratic candidate in Michigan’s first congressional district is hoping a grassroots campaign will be enough to flip a district that has been tilting… Fri, 02 Nov 2018 15:02:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2018-11-02/can-a-democrat-still-win-michigans-1st-congressional-district Northern Michigan Democrat could be left off ballot https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2018-05-01/northern-michigan-democrat-could-be-left-off-ballot The only Democrat running for Congress in northern Michigan could be left off the primary ballot this August.State elections officials say Traverse City… Tue, 01 May 2018 20:27:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2018-05-01/northern-michigan-democrat-could-be-left-off-ballot David Cassleman Thanedar files to appear on primary ballot https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2018-04-23/thanedar-files-to-appear-on-primary-ballot Millionaire businessman Shri Thanedar has filed petition signatures to appear on the August primary ballot as a Democratic candidate for governor.Thanedar… Mon, 23 Apr 2018 21:42:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2018-04-23/thanedar-files-to-appear-on-primary-ballot