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Former Chicago Mayor, Obama Administration White House Chief of Staff, member of Congress, U.S. ambassador to Japan and possible Democratic presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel slipped into Michigan for a day, to test the waters for a presidential run — including an address Tuesday to the Detroit Economic Club.

Voters in the Saginaw Bay region made their decision Tuesday night in the long-awaited special primary elections for Michigan's open state Senate seat.

The ACLU of Michigan is warning the Ypsilanti Township clerk she may be violating election laws by aggressively purging names from the voter rolls.

Clean air and water are public goods. A national defense is a public good. Our communication airwaves are a public good. And so, as the term would imply, is public education. That we should all have access to these things whether we are affiliated with a political party or not is self-evident. What is not as obvious is that we need to make special efforts to ensure this is the case.

Michigan Republican lawmakers have asked the DOJ to oversee the state’s 2026 elections, claiming a conflict of interest as Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson runs for governor. The move heightens tensions over election management ahead of a high-stakes election year.

First, an analysis of Detroit's mayoral election. Then, a review of various school funding issues that were on the Michigan ballot. Plus, a lot of eyes have been on New York's mayoral election; we learned more about the effect of the "Mamdani moment" in Michigan.

First, a look at who's who in Detroit's mayoral election. Then, why the University of Michigan's Symphonic Band may be coming to your town. Plus, a historical fiction novel about a storied, Northern Michigan asylum.

First, an update on anti-war Michigan protestors accused of vandalism, and the question of who should prosecute the case. Then, a record-setting cow and its bond with a Traverse City hospital. A look at Trump's first 100 days. Plus, we unpack the Canadian election.

First, remembering Pope Francis and his legacy. Then, why Grand Rapids is eyeing fewer polling places. Plus, we catch up with the University of Michigan's Men's Gymnastics team.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan gave his last State of the City address before leaving to run for state office. We talked about his impact on the city and what's next for him. Then, our third episode of Revival looked at the tough decisions business owners had to make during COVID.