Curtis Hertel Jr. places public service over politics in Michigan congressional run
'To me, this country is craving people that are problem solvers who will work and put the partisan politics aside,' Hertel said.
By Alyssa Burr - October 20, 2023Local
Republicans claim state Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz’s previous criticism of the state’s legislative maps should disqualify her from hearing the case.
By Matt Cohen - August 17, 2023Siemens will benefit from new tax incentives designed to encourage companies to create clean energy jobs.
By Oliver Willis - August 16, 2023Top GOP Senate candidates and potential recruits may not even live in the state in which they're seeking office.
By Josh Israel - August 15, 2023Gov. J.B. Pritzker pledged to sign the bill, which is part of an effort by Democratic state lawmakers to address gun violence.
By Associated Press - August 10, 2023Gunter created a ‘threatening and intimidating environment’ during his tenure as U.S. ambassador to Iceland, according to the State Department's inspector general.
By Josh Israel - August 10, 2023Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that after 30 years, the state budget would no longer fund the anti-abortion Real Alternatives organization.
By Rebekah Sager - August 08, 2023The facility expansion is funded by a $42.45 billion program to expand high-speed internet access in every state.
By Oliver Willis - August 07, 2023State Sen. Robby Mills has a history of legislative efforts against public education, voting rights, and LGBTQ people.
By Will Fritz - August 02, 2023Sam Brown is seeking the Republican nomination to run against Democratic incumbent Sen. Jacky Rosen in 2024.
By Josh Israel - August 02, 2023The state's 19th-century abortion ban and gerrymandered legislative maps are facing legal challenges and could end up in front of Wisconsin's high court.
By Nick Vachon and Rebekah Sager - August 02, 2023Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is stumping for ballot Issue 1, which would make it harder for Ohio voters to amend the Constitution.
By Emily Singer - August 01, 2023Janet Protasiewicz's April victory upended 15 years of conservative control of the state's highest court.
By Associated Press - August 01, 2023Pastor Gary Hamrick has encouraged Christians not to affirm their LGBTQ+ family and friends.
By Josh Israel - August 01, 2023The ruling will force families of trans youth to take their children out of state for health care.
By Will Fritz - August 01, 2023Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed new laws to strengthen Michigan’s gun safety legislation earlier this year. Democratic lawmakers in the Legislature plan to pass more bills.
By Matt Cohen - August 01, 2023Missouri’s ban on gender-affirming care faces a legal challenge, the U.S. Senate failed to pass an amendment that would have banned pride flags from federal buildings, and more.
By Will Fritz - July 31, 2023Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill on Thursday, which uses the state's consumer protection law to defend access to abortion.
By Associated Press - July 29, 2023State Sen. Robby Mills later introduced a second successful bill that limits which forms of voter ID are acceptable in Kentucky.
By Josh Israel - July 27, 2023Michigan joins 22 states in banning a practice that research says doesn't work and harms LGBTQ+ youth.
By Will Fritz - July 27, 2023Lawyers representing families of transgender minors, health care providers, and LGBTQ+ civil rights groups are suing to block Missouri’s law before it goes into effect on Aug. 28.
By Will Fritz - July 27, 2023Republican Siobhan Dunnavant opposed creating a prescription drug affordability board to make medicine more affordable for Virginians.
By Josh Israel - July 25, 2023Voters in the Republican-leaning state want to enshrine the right to an abortion in the Ohio Constitution.
By Emily Singer - July 24, 2023The initiative was launched partially in response to misinformation and disinformation targeting women candidates and officials.
By 19th News - July 24, 2023The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals will render a final decision on bans in both Kentucky and Tennessee by Sept. 30.
By Will Fritz - July 24, 2023The anti-abortion Republican hopes to succeed retiring Gov. Chris Sununu, who decided not to seek a fifth term.
By Josh Israel - July 20, 2023The fake electors tried to overturn the will of Michigan voters by electing Donald Trump president, even though he lost.
By Emily Singer - July 19, 2023Cao has promoted conspiracy theories about the Biden family and opposes reproductive rights, gun safety, LGBTQ equality, and climate protection.
By Josh Israel - July 19, 2023'Does religious freedom just apply to a narrow group of Christians, or do we all have religious freedom?' asks an attorney representing plaintiffs in Kentucky.
By Rebekah Sager - July 18, 2023The judge’s ruling came nearly a week after the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned an injunction halting enforcement of a similar law in Tennessee.
By Associated Press - July 17, 2023An image on Instagram of what appears to be a campaign mailer for the Republican member of Congress accuses California Gov. Gavin Newsom of 'defending pedophiles.'
By Will Fritz - July 17, 2023