U.S. Senate

With Thursday the anniversary of Medicaid becoming law, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell is encouraging her constituents to oppose changes that could cost millions of Americans their healthcare coverage. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The two candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat held their final primary debate Monday night. We have more from Rick Pluta

The recently enacted Congressional housing bill will have some benefits for Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Democrats running for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat fought it out over the role of outside money in politics during a debate Tuesday night. Colin Jackson has more.

Candidates in two of Michigan’s most hotly contested statewide primary elections will debate this week. Colin Jackson has more.

PFAS. Few environmental issues have affected Michigan communities more directly than these so-called "forever chemicals," which have been found in our waterways, groundwater, and drinking water systems across the state. In her first segment as host of "Issues of the Environment," Rebekah Warren was joined by U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan. They discussed what local and national actions have been taken and what is needed to prevent further PFAS contamination.

Each of Michigan’s Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate are now appearing in TV ads. Colin Jackson reports that’s just in time for mail-in primary voting to get underway this month.

Michigan U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin says she’s not necessarily going to join the race for president two years from now. But she said Monday that a candidate like her would be a promising option for Democrats. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Some of Michigan’s most powerful business and political figures are taking part in the annual Detroit Regional Chamber conference this week on Mackinac Island. As we hear from Rick Pluta, statewide elections are a big topic of discussion.

The progressive wing of the Michigan Democratic Party made its voice heard over the weekend during the party’s endorsement convention. Colin Jackson has more.