Lansing, Michigan Democratic Party

Michigan, Jocelyn Benson

Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's Democratic secretary of state announced Wednesday that she is running to succeed Gretchen Whitmer as governor in 2026, as the party tries to find its footing after November's significant losses in the battleground state.

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Jocelyn Benson Announces Bid to Replace Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan

Michigan's Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces her candidacy for governor in a bid to replace Gretchen Whitmer.

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Jocelyn Benson announces bid for Michigan governor

Benson said she's running for governor to "bring real solutions, not political games, conspiracy theories, or inaction" to Lansing.

Michigan House of Representatives, tipped wage

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Michigan's tipped wage law: House passes bill to stop raises, limit paid sick time

The Michigan House of Representatives has passed a bill to block the state's minimum wage for tipped workers from into effect, while also attempting to limit paid sick time for those same workers.

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Michigan Senate authorizes lawsuit to force House to send Whitmer bills passed last year

The Senate authorized its Democratic leader to pursue legal action against the House for failing to convey nine bills to Whitmer's desk.

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Michigan House passes tipped wage and sick time intervention bills

LANSING — The Michigan House took action on two long-awaited proposals Thursday, passing bills to intervene in the upcoming tipped wage and sick time changes. The changes, set to go into effect Feb. 21, would begin a phaseout of the tipped wage and increase in the minimum wage, eliminating the tipped wage entirely in 2030.

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Who's running to be Michigan's next governor in 2026? Here's the updated list

MICHIGAN — Michigan voters will choose a new governor in November 2026. Current Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited ...

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Michigan lawmakers announce committee changes

Michigan’s 2025 legislative session is underway with Republicans now holding the House majority. Thursday, House Speaker Matt Hall introduced some new ways to ...

Whitmer vetoes 13 bills passed by Democratic-led Legislature, including parolee ID program

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed 13 bills sent to her by the Democratic-led House and Senate at the close of session in December.

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Michigan lawmakers issue statements on inauguration of 47th President Donald J. Trump

Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave a statement on the inauguration of 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump.I want to ...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she does not want to pick a fight with President-elect Donald Trump, but she won't back ...

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Michigan House Republicans roll out Criminal Justice reform plans

Law enforcement agencies spoke out in support saying this new future will reduce violent crimes and allow for the retainment of more officers.

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House speaker wants to pull back business tax credits to pay for roads. Experts say it won't be so simple.

House Speaker Matt Hall's proposal to free up more money for road funding by eliminating business tax credits is being met ...

Michigan Democrats are approaching Trump's second term differently

Michigan Democrats in Congress said they are looking for areas where they can collaborate with President Donald Trump without ...

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