Whitmer Backs Benson, Urges Democratic Unity Post-Primary Win
August 5, 2026
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer endorses Jocelyn Benson for governor, urging Democrats to unite for November.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer endorses Jocelyn Benson for governor, urging Democrats to unite for November.
U.S. Senators propose a bill requiring schools to seek waivers before buying non-U.S. food, supporting local agriculture.
Earlier this summer, while jogging with my dog Camas, I encountered a cinnamon black bear. This incident made me rethink the role of dogs as bear deterrents. A study found dogs don’t always make people safer and can even increase conflict chances.
Gov. Katie Hobbs selects former Mesa Mayor John Giles, a Republican-turned-independent, as her running mate.
Water restrictions are in place on the South Rim of Grand Canyon due to a break in the Transcanyon Waterline.
A Wisconsin pharmacist might close his business due to Trump’s tariffs on generic drugs, leading to higher medication costs.
Thomas Smith wins Michigan’s 8th District primary after suspending his campaign and endorsing another candidate.
Democratic Socialist Donavan McKinney wins Michigan’s 13th District primary, backed by progressives like Bernie Sanders.
Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi defeated Ann Arbor’s incumbent mayor Chris Taylor in the primary election.
This Sunday broke temperature records statewide, with APS customers setting a new peak demand of 9,164 megawatts.
Tuesday’s primary elections saw wins for both Democratic factions and Trump-backed Republicans, revealing party divides.
Large grazing animals need space; housing developments can impede their movement, triggering habitat loss and avoidance.
