David Sackrider

And now for the @michigandems.bsky.social

Both conventions are happening less than a mile from each other

In Detroit today, where both state parties are electing new leadership ahead of an important 2026 election.

First up the MI GOP

Loved getting to meet Mr. Scharrer, a true inspiration at 99-years-old. May we all be as kind as he is.

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Really interesting with conversation with Jim Koan about the Protect Our Produce petition and the plight facing local farmers that rely on migrant workers.

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The House Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses voted 14-0 to advance HB 4001 and 15-0 to advance HB 4002 out of committee.

Packed house in Lansing yesterday as lawmakers rush to make changes to the tip credit and earned sick time before the February 21 deadline.

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If only it had been ooze.

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I spoke with both Rep. Jasper Martus and Rep. Phil Green about mounting frustrations in Lansing, as the number of days tick down toward the end of the lame duck session.

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I spoke to one of the hundreds of servers at bartenders at the Save MI Tips rally today who fears that even though her base pay is going up, she may actually make less money with the elimination of the tipped minimum wage.

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Michigan has less than half the number of firefighters per resident as most bordering states. Legislation before the State House hopes to change that, but legislators have to work quickly.

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ITS GREAT TO BE A MICHIGAN WOLVERINE!!! #GoBlue

School alleges Durand football coach created "toxic culture", parents disagree Parents packed a special meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday, arguing the investigation conducted by the district does not paint the full picture of events.

Plenty of stuff didn't make it into the package on this one. Be sure to check out the full story:

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The school alleges Durand football coach John Webb created a "toxic culture" inside the football program and did not properly respond to a concussion in their last game of the season. Parents disagree.

Saginaw County turkey farm prepares for Thanksgiving This year, they raised 170 turkeys at Shepherd Organic Produce and Poultry.

Had a blast visiting Shepherd Organic Produce & Poultry on Monday. Wishing I had taken one of their turkeys home for dinner!

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In a controversial 4-3 vote, the Mott Community College Board of Trustees has agreed to offer to make Shaunda Richardson-Snell the college's next President.

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