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Confusion roiled Michigan for days as abortion rights changed hour to hour

In a span of 3 days this week, court rulings seesawed between outlawing abortions and permitting them. A judge allowed them to continue Wednesday for at least 21 days.

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Whitmer to Michigan Supreme Court: Monday abortion rights 'fire drill' requires immediate action

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday asked the Michigan Supreme Court a third time to consider her case challenging Michigan's ban on abortion, arguing this week's confusion over the ability of county prosecutors to enforce the law is evidence of the need for high court intervention.

Tribune News Service

Judge extends temporary block on enforcing Michigan's abortion ban

DETROIT — An Oakland County Circuit Court judge on Wednesday extended by at least two weeks his order blocking 13 county prosecutors from enforcing Michigan's abortion ban following a hearing.

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Dixon wins Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary

Tudor Dixon defeated seven other candidates—four on the ballot and three write-ins—in Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary on Aug. 2, 2022.

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Tuesday’s primaries offered a glint of hope for Democrats this fall

Kansas voters affirmed a women’s right to choose. Meanwhile, Republicans across the US elevated extremist candidates who may be unpopular in general elections

The Guardian - US

Takeaways: Abortion backlash in Kansas, Greitens' collapse

In one of the biggest days of this year's primary campaign season, red-state Kansas rejected a measure that would have made it easier to restrict abortion, and voters in Missouri repudiated a scandal-tarred former governor seeking a Senate seat

The Independent UK

Dixon wins Michigan GOP governor primary, to face Whitmer

Businesswoman and conservative commentator Tudor Dixon has won the Republican primary for Michigan governor

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Michigan Republican Party calls Tudor Dixon winner of primary race for governor

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Republican Party declared conservative commentator Tudor Dixon the winner of the GOP primary race for governor Tuesday night.

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Tudor Dixon wins the Republican nomination for Michigan governor

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Tudor Dixon, a conservative commentator and first-time candidate who won the backing of powerful allies, including former President Donald Trump, will be the Michigan Republican Party's nominee to challenge Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in November.

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Tudor Dixon will face Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan race for governor

Republican Tudor Dixon, who is an abortion rights opponent and is backed by former President Trump, will face Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in the Michigan race for governor in November.

WEKU

Biden touts chip funding at virtual appearance at Michigan semiconductor manufacturer

President Joe Biden on Tuesday touted $52 billion in funding for domestic semiconductor chip production during a remote appearance at the Hemlock Semiconductor Corp. outside of Saginaw, Michigan.

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After an abortion shakeup Monday in Michigan, voters head to the polls Tuesday

Action in the Michigan courts Monday blurred the lines on abortion rights in the state. Tuesday, Republicans decide their nominee for governor who will face Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in November.

WEKU

The Michigan Republican primary for governor has been a bumpy ride. It ends today

First, five candidates for governor were disqualified from the ballot. Then, the FBI arrested another one. After Tuesday, Michigan Republicans still face the biggest challenge yet — Gov. Whitmer.

WEKU

Here are the key primary election results from Michigan

In Michigan, several Republicans are vying to take on incumbent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. And there are notable primaries for several U.S. House seats.

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Gov. Whitmer asks Oakland County judge to block prosecutors from enforcing Michigan abortion ban

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked an Oakland County Circuit Court judge on Monday to issue an immediate restraining order against 13 county prosecutors who are in a position to enforce Michigan’s long-dormant ban on abortions being performed within their jurisdictions.

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County prosecutors can enforce Michigan abortion ban, appeals court rules

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Monday that county prosecutors can enforce Michigan's ban on abortion despite a state judge's injunction currently blocking state officials from enforcing the ban.

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Donald Trump endorses Tudor Dixon to be Michigan's governor

DETROIT — Former President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Tudor Dixon to be Michigan's next governor on Friday night, ending a months-long and hostile fight for his support just four days before the primary election.

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Trump endorses Dixon ahead of Michigan GOP governor primary

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Tudor Dixon in Michigan's Republican primary for governor, just days before the election that will determine the party's opponent for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

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Clinics flooded as Michigan becomes abortion haven: 'This is chaos'

DETROIT — A mad scramble for abortion services nationwide has spiked demand for abortions in Michigan as other states have shuttered their clinics in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's rollback of Roe v. Wade.

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Whitmer's $9.5M cash haul boosted by celebrities, donors from every state

LANSING, Mich. — A California movie director, a Nevada politician, a Hawaii architect and a rancher from Montana provided four of the more than 90,000 contributions that resulted in a record fundraising haul for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's reelection campaign over the first seven months of 2022.

The Independent UK

Kansas vote could allow ban, but abortion foes mum on plans

A vote is looming in Kansas that could clear the way for the Legislature to more strictly regulate or ban abortion, but abortion opponents are hesitating to say what they intend to do if they win

Tribune News Service

Flint water crisis costs Michigan $53 million in legal bills so far

DETROIT — The state has spent nearly $53 million since 2016 for both the prosecution and defense of Michigan's top officials in the Flint water criminal and civil litigation, with costs spanning four departments and at least 25 state employees, according to records obtained and reviewed by The Detroit News.

The Independent UK

Suit seeks to ban Ryan Kelley from Mich. ballot for Jan. 6

A lawsuit has been filed in Michigan to try to disqualify a Republican candidate from the governor's race

The Independent UK

Stark political divides overshadow gathering of US governors

Stark political divides are overshadowing a meeting this week of the nation's governors

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