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LUCRATIVE QUARTER
First quarter fundraising reports have yet to be published by the U.S. Federal Elections Commission, but a statement released the first week
HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT
In a political version of “Where's Waldo?” we're playing “Where's Andy Levin?” The first-term Democratic Congressman (Bloomfield


CARRYING ON
Former state House Rep. Vicki Barnett (D-Farmington Hills), who was House Minority Whip during her third (and last) term, 2012-2014, is plan


ROWING BACKWARDS
State Rep. Jason Sheppard (R-Temperance) appears to be easily confused by language in legislation he introduced last month that would severe
GANGING UP
Haley Stevens It’s good to have friends when you’re in a new place. And newbie Congresswomen Haley Stevens (D-Birmingham, Bloomfield...


HEAR HER ROAR
Mari Manoogian Freshman state Rep. Mari Manoogian (D-Birmingham, Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills), who was elected as part of the women’s...


OTHER SIDE OF THE STREET
State lawmakers who left office after the 2018 elections may indeed return to Lansing, as at least half a dozen former representatives...
SETTING UP SHOP
David Doyle With the dawn of the new political season comes the need for political strategists. David Doyle, longtiime strategist with...


GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Former gubernatorial candidate Shri Thanedar (D) may have faded from view in August 2018, but for those who put in the work, hours and...
TSL
This month’s dubious award goes to state Rep. James Lower (R-Cedar Lake), who despite being chair of the state House’s local government...
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