Michigan Political News
Lt. gov hopeful visits foreclosed home, presses help from private lenders
Lansing -- Democratic lieutenant governor nominee Brenda Lawrence visited a foreclosed home in Saginaw today to talk with residents and businesses about their trouble getting credit from Wall Street banks.
Wednesday September 8, 2010 7:46PM | detnews.com
Oakland County grand jury to investigate alleged election fraud related to so-called 'Tea Party'
Wednesday September 8, 2010 7:11PM | feedburner.com
Snyder won't co-sign letter with Bernero for business tax breaks
Wednesday September 8, 2010 6:18PM | feedburner.com
Mich. legislators meet behind closed doors on tentative budget deal
Lansing -- Legislators were meeting behind closed doors today to gauge support for a tentative budget deal for the 2010-11 fiscal year.
Wednesday September 8, 2010 5:22PM | detnews.com
Today is the 36th anniversary of Gerald R. Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon
Wednesday September 8, 2010 4:14PM | feedburner.com
Republicans offer alternative to Obama's economic plan
Wednesday September 8, 2010 1:55PM | feedburner.com
Local economists have mixed reaction to Obama's push for immediate business tax credits
Wednesday September 8, 2010 11:51AM | feedburner.com
Obama to pitch trio of economic proposals in Ohio
Washington -- Seeking to give anxious Democrats a boost ahead of the November elections, President Barack Obama is pitching a trio of economic initiatives Wednesday and voicing unwavering opposition to Bush-era tax breaks for the wealthy, an issue on which he's looking to draw a stark contrast with Republicans.
Wednesday September 8, 2010 11:18AM | detnews.com
Obama to share rest of economic plan in Cleveland today
Wednesday September 8, 2010 10:34AM | feedburner.com
Editorial: The Tea Party being bumped from ballot is good for Michigan voters
Wednesday September 8, 2010 10:34AM | feedburner.com
Peters, Schauer launch re-election TV campaigns
Washington -- Reps. Gary Peters and Mark Schauer, two Democrats hoping to hold their U.S. House seats in November, unveiled their first TV campaign ads Tuesday.
Wednesday September 8, 2010 6:00AM | detnews.com
Michigan disbursement of stimulus money slows
Washington -- Michigan's disbursement of its share of funding from the federal stimulus bill has slowed through the second quarter of this year.
Wednesday September 8, 2010 6:00AM | detnews.com
Lawmakers hammer out state budget agreement
A budget deal for 2011 is expected to be signed today, balancing the state books without tax increases and averting a potential government shutdown.
Wednesday September 8, 2010 6:00AM | detnews.com
Lawmakers agree on some Michigan budget principles
Wednesday September 8, 2010 3:24AM | feedburner.com
Rick Snyder touts his plan for Michigan during town-hall-style meeting in Kalamazoo
Wednesday September 8, 2010 3:07AM | feedburner.com
Gov. Granholm wants longer school year in Michigan
Wednesday September 8, 2010 2:34AM | feedburner.com
Michigan lawmakers reach tentative budget deal
Lansing -- A tentative budget deal has been reached for the state's 2011 fiscal year, potentially averting a government shutdown.
Wednesday September 8, 2010 12:42AM | detnews.com
White House defends King quote on Oval Office rug made in Michigan
Washington -- No need for a rewrite -- or a reweave -- of the new rug in the Oval Office.
Tuesday September 7, 2010 11:40PM | detnews.com
Bernero asks Snyder to help push Congress on small business aid
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero today challenged Republican opponent Rick Snyder to join him in asking Congress to support the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act.
Tuesday September 7, 2010 6:44PM | detnews.com
Dems launch TV ads in bid to save U.S. House seats
Two Democrats hoping to hold on to their U.S. House seats are kicking off the post-Labor Day campaign season with their first TV ads.
Tuesday September 7, 2010 6:17PM | detnews.com
Social Networks