 A new Michigan poll reveals where voters stand on data centers, the 2026 governor’s race, and how the state compares nationally on key economic measures.

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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&nbsp;A new Michigan poll reveals where voters stand on data centers, the 2026 governor&rsquo;s race, and how the state compares nationally on key economic measures.
by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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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.

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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Michigan’s perception gap

What’s in the proof-of-citizenship and voter ID ballot proposal, and what is the state of the state budget as Governor Whitmer prepares for her final State of the State address.

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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What&rsquo;s in the proof-of-citizenship and voter ID ballot proposal, and what is the state of the state budget as Governor Whitmer prepares for her final State of the State address.
by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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 State of the state’s budget

Michigan bans smartphones in classrooms starting next school year - what the new bipartisan law does and doesn’t do. Plus, Perry Johnson on entering the GOP primary for governor, Trump, and his pitch to voters.

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Michigan bans smartphones in classrooms starting next school year - what the new bipartisan law does and doesn&rsquo;t do. Plus, Perry Johnson on entering the GOP primary for governor, Trump, and his pitch to voters.
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Classroom cellphone ban

Michigan’s U.S. Senate race draws national attention as Democrats face a competitive primary and a key state Senate race in the 35th District could have big consequences in Lansing.

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Michigan&rsquo;s U.S. Senate race draws national attention as Democrats face a competitive primary and a key state Senate race in the 35th District could have big consequences in Lansing.
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Michigan’s perception gap

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