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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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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 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 open U.S. Senate seat

What the surprising Detroit News deal means for Michigan journalism. Plus a breakdown of the high-stakes 35th Senate District special election. Plus, voters head into a pivotal 35th Senate District race.

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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What the surprising Detroit News deal means for Michigan journalism. Plus a breakdown of the high-stakes 35th Senate District special election. Plus, voters head into a pivotal 35th Senate District race.
by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
Want to get political updates from Zoe and Rick straight to your inbox? Sign up for the&nbsp;<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/GUjYGeB/IJP" data-cms-ai="0">It's Just Politics newsletter!</a>
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