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    Data center regulations

    24/06/2026 | 18 mins.
    Michigan Senate Democrats propose new data center regulations. What would the bills do and could they actually become law?
    by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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    Budget deadline, budget doubts

    17/06/2026 | 18 mins.
    The clock is ticking on Michigan's state budget, and there's growing skepticism lawmakers won’t meet the July 1 deadline.
    by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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    Where the U.S. Senate race stands

    10/06/2026 | 18 mins.
    A big union endorsement, millions in outside spending, and a three-way Democratic fight that's only getting tougher. Michigan's open U.S. Senate race is quickly becoming one of the country's most closely watched contests.
    by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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    Crafting a governor’s voice

    03/06/2026 | 18 mins.
    Former speechwriter Chai Karve shares how he crafted speeches for Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and why political speeches still matter in the digital age.
    by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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    The Michigan mood

    27/05/2026 | 18 mins.
    New polling shows Governor Whitmer’s enduring popularity, deep voter frustration with the two-party system, and growing anxiety over inflation, jobs, and the state’s economic future heading into Election 2026.
    by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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About It's Just Politics
Politics can be messy. Politics can be confusing. But, that certainly doesn't mean politics can't be a joy-ride. Join It's Just Politics hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta as they drill down on what’s happening in Michigan politics.
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