Brad LaPlante
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Host, 'The Moment' + political correspondent
@WLNS.bsky.social
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This Friday at 9 a.m.: State Rep. @mark_tisdel joins The Moment to discuss his cellphone bill, the relationship between politics and the media and how bipartisanship is crucial to democracy. How to download WLNS+:
wlns.com/wlnsplus
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This Friday at 9 a.m.: State Rep. @mark_tisdel joins The Moment to discuss his cellphone bill, the relationship between politics and the media and how bipartisanship is crucial to democracy. How to download WLNS+:
wlns.com/wlnsplus
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Vaccine makers are pulling back on research and investment amid federal government policies that are hostile toward vaccines.
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Happy Presidentsā Day.
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Merry Melodies: 'Presidents' Day' ft. Lola Bunny | Looney Tunes | WB Kids
To celebrate Independence Day, here's Lola singing about her favorite presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and Christina Aguilera!? WB Kids is the home of all of your favoriteā¦
https://youtu.be/1OSOHt1JM6A?feature=shared
1 day ago
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used the national stage in Munich to unveil a five-year plan to make Michigan a defense and aerospace hub.
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Whitmer, AOC, others to speak at Munich foreign policy panel
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will attend the Munich Security Conference, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential primary meeting, where she will speak on a panel with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortā¦
https://www.wlns.com/capital-rundown/whitmer-munich-panel-discussion/
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GOP candidate for governor Tom Leonard says he will establish a U.P. "ambassador" if elected to advocate for U.P. issues. The Upper Peninsula currently has six state lawmakers representing the region in the Michigan Legislature.
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GOP candidate for governor promises to establish UP āambassadorā role if elected
Tom Leonard, Republican gubernatorial candidate, has pledged to create a new position ā an āAmbassador to the Upper Peninsulaā ā and open a permanent executive office in theā¦
https://www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/gop-candidate-for-governor-promises-to-establish-up-ambassador-role-if-elected/
4 days ago
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will speak with AOC at a foreign policy panel in Munich this afternoon.
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Whitmer, AOC, others to speak at Munich foreign policy panel
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will attend the Munich Security Conference, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential primary meeting, where she will speak on a panel with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortā¦
https://www.wlns.com/capital-rundown/whitmer-munich-panel-discussion/
4 days ago
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Democratic Senate candidates split over PAC money at UAW forum.
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Democratic Senate candidates split over corporate PAC donations at UAW forum
The Democratic candidates for Michiganās open U.S. Senate seat discussed workersā rights, corporate donors, and healthcare policy at a United Auto Workers forum, while Republican frontrā¦
https://www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/democratic-candidates-uaw-forum/
4 days ago
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Sorry, but this shot to goal ratio is insane.
6 days ago
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Whitmer's budget recommendation: Higher taxes for gamblers, smokers and a new digital advertising tax ā but relief for seniors and working families.
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Whitmer recommends higher taxes for smokers, gamblers and digital ads to plug gap left by Medicaid and SNAP cuts
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed an $88.1 billion budget for FY 2027 that includes tax increases on tobacco, vaping, internet gaming, sports betting, and digital advertising, as well as targeā¦
https://www.wlns.com/capital-rundown/watch-whitmers-budget-recommendation-introduced/
6 days ago
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Whitmer introduced her new budget recommendation for FY 2027. Key points: - Raise taxes on tobacco and vaping products - New taxes for online gaming and sports betting - New tax on digital advertising The Whitmer admin says it needs to plug a gap left by Medicaid and SNAP cuts.
6 days ago
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More coverage on this included here:
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When asked if he would work with Slotkin on her "housing emergency" legislation, he said he'd love to, and hope to get her on board with the 529 college savings accounts portion.
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7 days ago
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Mike Rogers is suggesting eliminating taxes on new homes to ease the housing affordability crisis.
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Mike Rogers suggests eliminating taxes for new homes to ease housing affordability crisis
Mike Rogers, Republican Senate candidate, proposed a plan to eliminate taxes for new home construction, allow individuals to withdraw funds from their 529 college savings accounts to make a down paā¦
https://www.wlns.com/capital-rundown/new-home-construction-taxes/
7 days ago
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USA to play for gold in mixed doubles curling. Incredible stuff.
8 days ago
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Kenneth Walker shouldāve won the Heisman. When he wins Super Bowl MVP today, that would almost be justice.
9 days ago
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Kenneth Walker III is a Super Bowl MVP. But of course he is. I did not expect anything else.
9 days ago
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Sam Darnold: "As long as you believe in yourself, anything is possible." We aren't talking about this enough. One of the best stories in sports. Everybody wrote him off. Now he's at the top of the mountain.
9 days ago
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Former Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasichās thoughts on the
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9 days ago
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For everyone just finding out how good Kenneth Walker is: My friends in East Lansing know. Weāve known.
9 days ago
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Letās recap todayās events: 1. Perry Johnson pushes everyone to watch alternative halftime show featuring Kid Rock. 2. Kid Rock endorses his opponent, John James, for Michigan governor.
9 days ago
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āLicensingā issues less than two hours before.
9 days ago
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Having an ASL performance of the national anthem is probably meaningless if itās not actually being televised.
9 days ago
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Kenneth Walker shouldāve won the Heisman. When he wins Super Bowl MVP today, that would almost be justice.
9 days ago
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FCC chair Brendan Carr is supporting Nexstar (parent of WLNS) and its bid to acquire Tegna. The FCC would need to raise its market cap rules for the merger to go through. Nexstar currently owns the most local TV stations in the U.S., along with NewsNation and The Hill.
9 days ago
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A fantastic essay from Georgia Fort, who was arrested after a Minnesota protest. āA society that claims to value our democracy cannot criminalize those who document threats to democracy.ā
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Will Lewis steps down as CEO of the Washington Post.
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10 days ago
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Axios
10 days ago
BREAKING: Will Lewis resigns, Washington Post names new acting CEO
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Washington Post names new CEO as Will Lewis exits
Jeff D'Onofrio was named acting CEO and publisher. He joined the Post in 2025 as CFO.
https://www.axios.com/2026/02/07/washington-post-new-publisher-ceo
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McDonald Rivet said she is āastonishedā that Democrats do not have a strategy to overturn Citizens United v. FEC.
10 days ago
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Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City) asked the room, āHow many people here have a college degree?ā The entire room raised their hand. She said, āWell, most people donāt ⦠(A room like this) is not where we develop those big ideas.ā
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10 days ago
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At an event where Dems are strategizing how they can win back working class voters. A speaker just said they donāt feel like the national party cares to appeal to these voters. āItās not going to be TV ads, itās going to be hard work knocking doors.ā
10 days ago
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Going to be so honest, I did not see this coming. Abdul El-Sayed and Mallory McMorrow spoke at a forum at the Black Summit in west Michigan today. Haley Stevens was absent. All three are speaking at a UAW forum next week.
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This new Perry Johnson ad for Michigan governor isā¦interesting. Johnson says heāll be tuning in to the āAll-American Halftime Showā with Kid Rock headlining and referred to Bad Bunny as ādust bunny.ā
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Perry Johnson: Super Bowl Bunny
YouTube video by Perry Johnson for Governor
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12 days ago
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Politics aside, it is common for a secretary of state to oversee an election they're in. Ruth Johnson (R) was secretary of state while simultaneously running for state Senate District 24. I asked Nesbitt about this last year, and he said Johnson didn't "let illegals vote."
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AP ā Slotkin rejects Justice Departmentās request for interview on Democratsā video about āillegal ordersā
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Slotkin rejects Justice Department request for interview on Democrats' video about 'illegal orders'
Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U.S. military members to resist āillegal orders.ā
https://apnews.com/article/slotkin-illegal-orders-video-justice-department-interview-06b6c041b158b2ed5911c52a16868764
12 days ago
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Today: Nessel launched a form to report immigration enforcement.
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Nessel accuses ICE of āillegal actions,ā launches ICE tracker
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel launched a report mechanism for residents to track ICE and Border Patrol actions, accusing them of committing āillegal actionsā against residents aā¦
https://www.wlns.com/capital-rundown/roundtable-discusses-trump-deportation-efforts/
13 days ago
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer contends that Michigan elections are "safe and secure." āAny attempt by the federal government to take over Michigan elections should be viewed as an attempt to take away Michiganders' constitutional right to vote," she said. "It won't happen on my watch."
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13 days ago
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Every member of the Michigan Republican delegation signed a letter to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson demanding answers about election integrity.
13 days ago
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New: Dems outpace GOP turnout in high-stakes state Senate special election primary.
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Democrats outpace GOP turnout as Greene, Tunney win primaries for high-stakes state Senate race
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) ā Saginaw Fire Chief Chedrick Greene won the Democratic primary for Michiganās 35th Senate District. Attorney Jason Tunney edged out retired Dow Corning marketing director Chrā¦
https://www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/saginaw-fire-chief-wins-michigan-primary/
13 days ago
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FRIDAY: Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Leonard joins The Moment. 9 am on WLNS+. Season 2 coming Feb. 20.
13 days ago
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Attorney Jason Tunney is declaring victory over retired Dow Corning marketing director Christian Velasquez.
14 days ago
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Chedrick Greene beginning to pull away from Pamela Pugh with almost 50% reporting. GOP race is a dead heat between Velasquez and Tunney.
14 days ago
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This is an objectively funny way to spin this headline.
14 days ago
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Former state Sen. Adam Hollier (D) is shifting his focus from the secretary of state race to a state Senate seat held by Democrat Stephanie Chang.
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Adam Hollier exits secretary of state race, shifts focus to Michigan Senate District 3
Former state Sen. Adam Hollier has suspended his campaign for secretary of state and is instead running for the Michigan State Senate in District 3, currently held by Democrat Stephanie Chang.
https://www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/hollier-drops-secretary-race/
14 days ago
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Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate James Fishback says he joined Tinder to "meet young female voters where they are." According to his profile, which he shared on X, his "hottest take" is paid maternity leave.
14 days ago
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Defense Dept. selects Michigan as drone test site.
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Defense Dept. selects Michigan for designated drone testing site
The Department of Defense has selected Michiganās National All-Domain Warfighting Center as its designated drone testing range, allowing the Army and National Guard to train pilots and test dā¦
https://www.wlns.com/capital-rundown/defense-dept-selects-michigan-for-designated-drone-testing-site/
14 days ago
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New: John James has vowed to open the Legislature and the governor's office to FOIA if elected.
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John James vows opening Legislature, governorās office to FOIA if elected
John James, a Republican congressman from Shelby Township, has proposed expanding FOIA and increasing transparency in Lansing, as well as implementing a āFreedom from Corruption Agendaāā¦
https://www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/john-james-transparency-michigan/
14 days ago
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Jocelyn Benson and John James led the gubernatorial fundraising race last quarter. Republican Mike Cox reported the most cash on hand.
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Benson leads gubernatorial fundraising for last quarter, Cox reports largest war chest
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson raised the most funds in the final quarter of 2025, while Republican Mike Cox had the most in cash reserves entering the new year.
https://www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/benson-leads-fundraising-quarter/
14 days ago
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Tom Barrett led the Michigan delegation in fundraising last quarter. Here's how others fared in competitive seats.
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Barrett led Michigan delegation in fundraising last quarter. Hereās how the rest are doing, and their challengers
Campaign finance reports show that Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) raised over $1 million in the last quarter, while Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Holland) raised $433,832 and Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (Dā¦
https://www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/q4-25-michigan-house-campaign-finance/
14 days ago
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Tom Barrett's new plan: a 20-year cap for federal judges' service.
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Tom Barrettās new plan: 20-year cap for federal judges
Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) is proposing a constitutional amendment to cap federal judgesā service at 20 years, with the goal of restoring trust in government and introducing more regular ā¦
https://www.wlns.com/capital-rundown/rep-barrett-proposes-judicial-term-limits/
15 days ago
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New: The first major election in Michigan is tomorrow: a special election primary for Michigan's 35th Senate District. The seat has been vacant since McDonald Rivet was elected to the U.S. House in 2024. Here are the candidates.
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10 candidates to compete for Michiganās 35th Senate District in Tuesday primary. These are the stakes and whoās running
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) ā On Tuesday, 10 total candidates will face off in a high-stakes special election primary for Michiganās 35th Senate District, which has been vacant since Kristen McDonald Rivā¦
https://www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/primary-candidates-michigan-35th-senate-district/
15 days ago
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ProPublica has identified the two CBP employees who shot 10 times at Alex Pretti as his body laid motionless on the ground.
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Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
https://www.propublica.org/article/alex-pretti-shooting-cbp-agents-identified-jesus-ochoa-raymundo-gutierrez
16 days ago
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