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Democrats acting like Republicans by ignoring fiscal responsibility

Democrats in Lansing have been in control for two weeks and they’re already acting like Republicans with the state’s wallet. They’re promoting tax cuts with no hint how they’re raising the money to plug the holes they’re punching …

With Stabenow retiring in 2024, who replaces Slotkin when … not if … she runs for U.S. Senate?

If we could add a third certainty to life outside of death and taxes, it would be U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin running for the U.S. Senate. Our third-term member of Congress has been burning up the …

Next state Republican Party chair needs to raise money … somehow

Opinion by Kyle Melinn
Outgoing Michigan Republican Party Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock doesn’t want to be the next MIGOP chair.  She does, however, have a message to whoever does win the post at next …

The year’s biggest political story? For Michigan, it was abortion rights

A partisan political consultant’s dream is to find THE issue. What are people talking about? What is pushing their buttons? What would motivate those passively interested in politics to …

Even for big Michigan election year, this was a do-nothing Legislature

What would happen if you showed up to your $72,000-a-year job only five days since the 4th of July?  You wouldn't have a job by now. Come the end of the …

Shirkey’s speech caps sad end to influential legislative career

If you’re a scripture reader, you may know 2 Timothy 3. It’s where Paul talks about end times. “People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, …

Opinion: It’s Michigan’s turn to spotlight the Dems’ best presidential hopefuls

The Democratic National Committee finally stood up to the Iowa caucus foolishness last week and stripped the state of its early presidential selection spot. It’s about time. It’s about time. It’s too bad it took Iowa …

A primer on how the Democrats can keep the House and Senate

Michigan Democrats picked a good year to win control of the Michigan House and Senate.  If you’re a Democrat, every year might seem like a good year, but starting with a majority in …

Whether you love her or not, Whitmer stays top of mind

Who did City Pulse readers say was the best state/national politician? The second-best local politician? The third-worst state/national politician? It’s all the same person: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.  …

The ‘fight’ is only over when we want it to be

Let’s say your preferred political candidate didn’t win Tuesday. Let’s say you’re convinced we’re all in trouble. I’ll concede your point. The country, the state, your hometown, your neighborhood, everything. It’s all messed up. Some people think elections …