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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.
[UPDATED] Wisconsin Dems react as Sarah Rodriguez ends bid for governor after campaign finance scandal
Rodriguez suspended her gubernatorial campaign Friday, citing serious financial mismanagement that left her campaign unable to pay for a scheduled $1 million ad buy.
Democrat Cindy Burbank files paperwork to drop out of Nebraska U.S. Senate race
Cindy Burbank, Nebraska’s Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate race, submitted paperwork Friday to remove herself from the November ballot, a move that could clear the way for nonpartisan candidate Dan Osborn to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts.
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Van Hollen backs El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race: He’ll ‘take on the Democratic establishment’
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