Michigan’s political future is already taking shape as the 2026 election cycle begins to stir. While most voters remain tuned out, campaigns are ramping up early — testing messages around the economy, education, energy, and public trust.

We also look at policy decisions landing closer to home, from proposed classroom cell phone limits to the growing tension between clean energy goals and the rising power demands of data centers.

In our deep dive, we examine how federal immigration enforcement is affecting Michigan one year into the current administration, as ICE arrests surge and debates over due process and accountability intensify. We close with a rare bipartisan moment focused on one simple idea: how we disagree still matters.