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JOEY CAPPELLETTI

JOEY CAPPELLETTI

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Autoworkers strike would test Biden's claim that he's the most pro-union president in US history

The prospect of an autoworkers strike could test Joe Biden’s treasured assertion he’s the most pro-union president in U.S. history

Autoworkers strike would test Biden's claim that he's the most pro-union president in US history
Economy|Health|News|US

Opponents of COVID restrictions took over a Michigan county. They want deep cuts to health funding

The public health department in Ottawa County in Michigan is facing deep cuts to its funding

Opponents of COVID restrictions took over a Michigan county. They want deep cuts to health funding
News|US

Trump says he always had autoworkers' backs. Union leaders say his first-term record shows otherwise

When former President Donald Trump visits Detroit on Wednesday, he’ll be looking to blunt criticisms from a United Auto Workers union leadership that has said a second term for him would be a “disaster” for workers

Trump says he always had autoworkers' backs. Union leaders say his first-term record shows otherwise
News|Political|US

Ex-Detroit police chief James Craig will join GOP primary for US Senate in Michigan, sources tell AP

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is planning to announce a Republican bid for U.S. Senate in Michigan next week

Ex-Detroit police chief James Craig will join GOP primary for US Senate in Michigan, sources tell AP
Crime|Election|US

Michigan judge rules defendants accused in false elector scheme will not have charges dropped

A judge says two Michigan defendants accused of participating in a fake elector scheme will not have their charges dropped due to comments made by the state attorney general

Michigan judge rules defendants accused in false elector scheme will not have charges dropped
Election|News|US

Michigan Republican charged in false elector plot agrees to cooperation deal

The Michigan Attorney General's office says a Michigan Republican accused of participating in a fake elector plot had his case dismissed Thursday after a cooperation agreement was reached

Michigan Republican charged in false elector plot agrees to cooperation deal
Health|News|US

Affordable Care Act provisions codified under Michigan law by Gov. Whitmer as a hedge against repeal

Federal law that prohibits insurers from denying healthcare based on preexisting conditions, or kicking dependents off their parent’s coverage until age 26 is now codified separately into Michigan law

Affordable Care Act provisions codified under Michigan law by Gov. Whitmer as a hedge against repeal
Crime|News|US

Man stopped near Michigan governor's home worked on research against Democrats, report says

Police say a man dressed in black who works for a group that conducts opposition research on Democrats was stopped while climbing a bluff near the Michigan governor's summer home

Man stopped near Michigan governor's home worked on research against Democrats, report says
MidEast|News|US|World

Democrats' divisions on Israel-Hamas war boil over in Michigan as Detroit-area Muslims feel betrayed

Many top Michigan Democrats, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, took part in a huge pro-Israel rally near Detroit after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on the country

Democrats' divisions on Israel-Hamas war boil over in Michigan as Detroit-area Muslims feel betrayed
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Democrats fear that Biden's Israel-Hamas war stance could cost him reelection in Michigan

Michigan Democrats have warned the White House that President Joe Biden’s response to the Israel-Hamas war could put his reelection campaign in jeopardy in the key swing state next year

Democrats fear that Biden's Israel-Hamas war stance could cost him reelection in Michigan
Business|US

During strike talks, Biden worked to build ties to the UAW's leader. They have yet to fully pay off

President Joe Biden made a major commitment to cultivate a relationship with the new head of the United Auto Workers before the start of strikes at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis

During strike talks, Biden worked to build ties to the UAW's leader. They have yet to fully pay off
Election|News|US

Republican Peter Meijer, who supported Trump's impeachment, enters Michigan's US Senate race

Republican former congressman Peter Meijer has announced he'll run for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan in 2024

Republican Peter Meijer, who supported Trump's impeachment, enters Michigan's US Senate race
News|Opinion|US|Videos

Rashida Tlaib defends pro-Palestinian video as rift among Michigan Democrats widens over war

A video posted by U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan has caused widespread criticism, with some saying it's offensive to the Jewish community

Rashida Tlaib defends pro-Palestinian video as rift among Michigan Democrats widens over war
News|US

Governors call for more funds to secure places of worship as threats toward Jews and Muslims rise

Democratic governors across the country are sending a joint letter to leaders in Congress calling for additional funds for security at places of worship

Governors call for more funds to secure places of worship as threats toward Jews and Muslims rise
Election|News|Political|US

The protests outside DNC headquarters signal the divides in Biden's base over Israel-Hamas war

National Democrats this year have insisted the party is united and ready to rally around President Joe Biden heading into next year’s election

The protests outside DNC headquarters signal the divides in Biden's base over Israel-Hamas war
News|Technology

Michigan to join state-level effort to regulate AI political ads as federal legislation is pending

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign legislation in the coming days aimed at curbing deceptive uses of artificial intelligence and manipulated media

Michigan to join state-level effort to regulate AI political ads as federal legislation is pending
Economy|Health|US

Early, often and unequivocally: How Whitmer's fight for abortion rights helped turn Michigan blue

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation that repealed a law requiring women to purchase a separate insurance rider if they intend to receive an abortion in the future

Early, often and unequivocally: How Whitmer's fight for abortion rights helped turn Michigan blue
Crime|Election|News|US

Michigan elections director testifies as prosecutors outline case against false Trump electors

Prosecutors have begun outlining their case against 15 Michigan Republicans who face forgery and other charges for serving as false electors for Donald Trump during the 2020 election

Michigan elections director testifies as prosecutors outline case against false Trump electors
Election|US

Michigan Republicans vote to remove election denier, chair Karamo, who promises not to accept result

Michigan Republicans have voted to remove election denier and state GOP Chairwoman Kristina Karamo during a meeting after many of the party’s leaders called for her resignation following a year of leadership plagued by debt and infighting

Michigan Republicans vote to remove election denier, chair Karamo, who promises not to accept result
Environment|News|Science|Technology

States with big climate goals strip local power to block green projects

More than a dozen states have given themselves the power to override local zoning restrictions that block large-scale renewable energy projects

States with big climate goals strip local power to block green projects
Education|MidEast|News|World

Ann Arbor Public Schools approves Mideast cease-fire resolution that had stoked controversy

A public school district in Michigan approved a resolution Wednesday calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war while also encouraging its teachers to discuss the conflict in its classrooms

Ann Arbor Public Schools approves Mideast cease-fire resolution that had stoked controversy
Education|News|Opinion|US

Michigan Gov. Whitmer calls for increased investments in education in State of the State address

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will call on lawmakers to pass increased investments in education in an attempt to save residents money in her sixth State of the State address Wednesday night

Michigan Gov. Whitmer calls for increased investments in education in State of the State address
Business|Economy|Election|News|Political|US

Biden to celebrate his UAW endorsement in Detroit, where Arab American anger is boiling over Gaza

President Joe Biden is planning to celebrate his recent endorsement by the United Auto Workers union during a visit to Michigan

Biden to celebrate his UAW endorsement in Detroit, where Arab American anger is boiling over Gaza
News|Opinion|Political|US

Opinion piece about Detroit suburb is 'racist and Islamophobic,' Democrats say

Two Democratic lawmakers have introduced a resolution condemning an opinion piece that called a Detroit suburb “America's jihad capital.”

Opinion piece about Detroit suburb is 'racist and Islamophobic,' Democrats say
MidEast|Political|US|World

Biden aides meet in Michigan with Arab American and Muslim leaders, aiming to mend political ties

Biden administration officials are meeting with Arab American and Muslim leaders in Michigan

Biden aides meet in Michigan with Arab American and Muslim leaders, aiming to mend political ties

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