Debbie Stabenow

Michigan State Board of Education President Pamela Pugh is ending her U.S. Senate bid, so she can instead run to replace retiring Congressman Dan Kildee (D-Flint).

Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she'll seek the state's open Senate seat in 2024. Slotkin is the first high-profile candidate to run for the seat being vacated by longtime Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow.

Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is taking steps toward seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Democrat Debbie Stabenow. Just last fall Slotkin was fighting for her political life in the nation's third most-expensive U.S. House race. Now many consider her among the top Michigan Democrats preparing for a 2024 Senate campaign.

Today, a conversation with Senator Debbie Stabenow on her recent announcement to retire after her current term. Plus, a an author discusses her debut thriller novel.

Today, following Senator Debbie Stabenow's decision to retire, we spoke with Rick Pluta about the possibilities that may arise in Michigan with an open Senate seat in 2024.

Today, we heard more about the Speaker of the House vote, and a big announcement by Senator Debbie Stabenow. Plus, changes in Ottawa County and a Ford Fiesta film from a French perspective.

Debbie Stabenow was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000, but has a political career that has spanned 50 years. Stabenow cited "passing the torch" to a younger generation of political leaders as motive for stepping down.

FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was indicted earlier this month on eight federal counts, including improperly using customer deposits to fund political donations. He donated widely to politicians, mostly Democrats. They included three from Michigan: Senator Debbie Stabenow, Representative Haley Stevens, and Congressional candidate Carl Marlinga.

“This will save money for Michiganders immediately, within the next few months,” said Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI)

On the floor of the U.S. Senate, Stabenow was scheduled to speak on legislation for school lunches. Instead, she gave an emotional speech about yesterday’s mass shooting.