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“I’m going to fight like hell to make sure that a Democrat goes to Washington from this district," said Pugh, as she declared her intention to run for election in Michigan's eighth congressional district. (file photo)

Crowded field of candidates to replace outgoing US Senator Debbie Stabenow declines by one

Steve Carmody

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).

“This campaign is about making sure that the voices of Flint...and the communities like Flint across this country...that those voices will never be ignored again," said Pamela Pugh, launching her U.S. Senate campaign in Flint, Michigan

Politics & Government

State Board of Education president joins 2024 Michigan U.S. Senate race

Steve Carmody

Pamela Pugh said she's "ready to be a champion for all Michigan families.”

Commentary

State still doesn't get it about Flint

Last Friday, a number of university researchers and state and county public health professionals were supposed to have a meeting – actually, a conference…

Health

Flint's chief public health adviser urges residents to cooperate with Shigella probe

Steve Carmody

Flint residents are being urged to cooperate with an investigation into disease outbreak that may or may not be connected to the city’s water crisis.Since…