Curtis Hertel

Some Democrats are calling for Michigan to switch from party conventions to primary elections to choose candidates for statewide offices, such as Attorney General and Secretary of State. That’s after a raucous party endorsement convention this past weekend. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is trying to carve a path down the middle in his independent campaign for governor. As Colin Jackson reports, that’s amid heavy criticism from Democrats.

Saturday marks the start of the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period in which ACA tax credits are set to expire. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Michigan Democrats are sounding the alarm that the continued budget stalemate could jeopardize free school meals. But AAPS officials say, as of now, parents need not worry. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A Michigan Democratic Party convention this weekend chose veteran politician Curtis Hertel Jr. to be its new chair. Rick Pluta has more.

Candidates to become the next Michigan Democratic Party chair are taking their message around the state. Colin Jackson has more.

Republican party leaders claim the Michigan election is trending their way as the clock winds down ahead of Election Day. Colin Jackson has more.

After months of speculation, the race for Lansing’s open congressional seat has its first contestants. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan lawmakers have gone home -- likely for the last time this year -- without reaching an agreement on a spending package that would have totaled close to $500 million. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Legislature is on a three-week summer recess after finalizing budget bills and sending them to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s desk. But lawmakers’ work on spending plans is not over with several billion dollars still waiting in the bank. We have more from Rick Pluta.