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Politics in Michigan just got more interesting as Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist changes statewide races. Plus a conversation with the Michigan Senate Majority Leader on what can actually get done this year in Lansing with divided government.

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is dropping his bid to become governor and launching a campaign for secretary of state in the battleground state.

Michigan’s Democratic Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist announces he’s running for governor in 2026; plus, Republicans in the Michigan House shock Democrats with the introduction - and quick passage - of a $20 billion dollar budget in Lansing.

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running to become the state's next Democratic governor.

State officials say they plan on mailing out checks in February to Michigan households that claimed the earned income tax credit on this year’s filings.

The Michigan Clean Energy Framework report estimates the state would gain nearly 160,000 jobs, see a reduction in household energy costs, and save billions on health care if climate bills now in the state Legislature become law—but says Lansing must act quickly.

But researchers say the change does not overcome the shortfalls tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This round of grants comes from federal COVID relief funds and totals $365 million. Another $365 million was awarded in the fall, to more than 5,800 providers.

In the past week, average Michigan gas prices have risen to $4.25 a gallon for regular gas. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and a new ban on Russian oil imports have spurred the price spike.

Dearborn mayor Abdullah Hammoud takes office, maps road past infrastructure and COVID issues. Reporters uncover false advertisement at Baker College. The effects of President Schlissel's departure from the University of Michigan. A chat with Michigan lieutenant governor Garlin Gilchrist, who recently contracted COVID.