https://www.wcmu.org/tags/state-politics State Politics en-US Copyright Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:14:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-04/greene-tunney-to-face-off-for-open-state-senate-seat The outcome of the May 5th general election could have big implications for the state Senate, as Democrats hold only a one-seat majority. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:14:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-04/greene-tunney-to-face-off-for-open-state-senate-seat Alvin (AJ) Jones, Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-09/former-michigan-house-speaker-seeking-gop-gubernatorial-nomination-unveils-utility-reform-plan As part of his campaign for the Republican nomination for governor, Tom Leonard released a plan he says is meant to prioritize Michigan families over utility companies. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:29:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-09/former-michigan-house-speaker-seeking-gop-gubernatorial-nomination-unveils-utility-reform-plan Anna Busse https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-15/budget-process-enters-next-phase-in-legislature Budget negotiations will continue this week as Democrats and Republicans seek common ground on House and Senate proposals. Mon, 15 May 2023 12:48:09 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-15/budget-process-enters-next-phase-in-legislature Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-01-03/michigan-politics-and-state-government-had-its-ups-and-downs-in-2021 Michigan politics and state government had its ups and downs in 2021. Mon, 03 Jan 2022 23:40:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-01-03/michigan-politics-and-state-government-had-its-ups-and-downs-in-2021 Jake Neher, Cheyna Roth