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Elections

Democrat Jeff Pepper to face Republican Ginger Shearer in May 3 special election for State House District 15

April 22nd, 20220 A special general election on May 3 will decide who sits in the State House seat vacated by Dearborn Mayor and former State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud through the end of the year. The race for the 15th House District pits Democrat Jeff Pepper and Republican Ginger Shearer, formerly known as Virginia Polk. Pepper won the special...

Elections

Republicans keep majorities in Michigan’s House and Senate, despite Democrats’ gain

November 11th, 20180 LANSING — Michigan Republicans will retain majorities in the Michigan House and Senate despite losing seats to Democrats in Tuesday's election, stopping a blue wave that swept the state's highest offices and setting the stage for a divided government that will be led by Democratic Governor-elect Gretchen Whitmer. The Republicans...

Local

Why did the auto insurance bill proposal receive a death blow?

November 10th, 20171 By Farah Harb The Arab American News – intern LANSING — On Thursday, Nov. 2, legislators in the Republican-led State House defeated proposed legislation to cut auto insurance rates, in a 63-45 vote. The popular misconception about the bill seems to be that if passed, it would have given drivers the option to choose a less...