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Michigan utility donation ban clears corporate-funded signature challenge
Board of State Canvassers meets July 24 to decide whether the measure, which would bar utilities from donating to state candidates, reaches November’s ballot.
During bid for governor, Ramaswamy has spent nearly 40% of his time outside of Ohio
According to a new report, the multibillionaire has spent 79 days away from Ohio this year — including 14 international travel legs — as he faces off against Democrat Amy Acton.
Michigan budget moves Rx Kids funding, but $18M remains in play
The Legislature shifted the money out of a dedicated appropriation, but the budget leaves room for competing interpretations.
Michigan Republican films campaign ad in hazardous wildfire smoke
Michigan House candidate Laura Perry is facing scrutiny after filming a campaign ad on a soccer field during a hazardous statewide air quality alert. State health officials had recommended avoiding strenuous outdoor activities as air quality readings exceeded dangerous levels.
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Vivek Ramaswamy’s luxury jet travel continues to fuel criticism in Ohio governor’s race
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South Dakota state Sen. Tom Pischke faces up to 4 years in prison for election fraud charges
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OP-ED: Billionaires got a break. The rest of us got the bill.
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Questions remain about Mitch McConnell’s health
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Van Hollen backs El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race: He’ll ‘take on the Democratic establishment’
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