Kyle Davidson

Kyle Davidson

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Kyle Davidson covers state government alongside health care, business and the environment for the Michigan Advance. A graduate of Michigan State University, Kyle studied journalism and political science. He previously covered community events, breaking news, state policy, and the environment for outlets including the Lansing State Journal, the Detroit Free Press and Capital News Service. You’ll also find him enjoying live music throughout Michigan and taking in the scenery on our state’s many lakes, streams and trails.

Nessel and environmental groups file initial arguments in appeal of DTE Saline data center contract
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Nessel and environmental groups file initial arguments in appeal of DTE Saline data center contract

Aug 10, 2026
Kyle Davidson
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside several environmental advocacy groups, is continuing to push for scrutiny as they demand the Michigan Court of Appeals overturn a set of energy contracts for a controversial data center in Saline Township. On Friday...
While stumping for Michigan Dems, Buttigieg stresses national problems have state-level solutions
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While stumping for Michigan Dems, Buttigieg stresses national problems have state-level solutions

Aug 07, 2026
Kyle Davidson
In a backyard in West Bloomfield, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg gathered with Democratic candidates and volunteers alike, as they geared up to knock doors in support of two Oakland County Democrats. With the primary election in the...
Establishment frustrations, calls for local representation fueled McKinney’s primary win
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Establishment frustrations, calls for local representation fueled McKinney’s primary win

Aug 07, 2026
Kyle Davidson
Shri Thanedar, the second-term Democratic U.S. representative for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, will not be up for reelection come fall, following a successful primary challenge from state Rep. Donavan McKinney, a native Detroiter who has promised to fight for a...
Cyclosporiasis continues to rise as state says most lettuce, salad greens safe to eat
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Cyclosporiasis continues to rise as state says most lettuce, salad greens safe to eat

Aug 07, 2026
Kyle Davidson
Michigan has documented 12,485 cases of cyclosporiasis, according to the state’s Department of Health and Human Services, up from the 10,773 cases reported last Friday. The department is issuing weekly updates on the number of documented cases with weekly updates...
Lawrence faults Barrett over Medicaid cuts, renews Medicare for All push
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Lawrence faults Barrett over Medicaid cuts, renews Medicare for All push

Aug 05, 2026
Kyle Davidson
Just over 12 hours after declaring victory in the Democratic primary, political organizer William Lawrence was back on the campaign trail, gathering outside of the University of Michigan Health – Sparrow Hospital in Lansing with healthcare providers and residents slated...
Election Day 2026: Congressional primaries give way to general election challenges
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Election Day 2026: Congressional primaries give way to general election challenges

Aug 05, 2026
Kyle Davidson
Several of Michigan’s incumbent representatives have identified their opponent for the coming months, as Democrats and Republicans solidified their nominees across the state’s 13 congressional districts. When polls closed at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, results began pouring in from clerks’...
McKinney unseats Thanedar in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District
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McKinney unseats Thanedar in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District

Aug 05, 2026
Kyle Davidson
Michigan State Rep. Donavan McKinney has emerged victorious in the race for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, lodging a successful challenge against incumbent U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Detroit). The Associated Press called the race for McKinney at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday. Unofficial...
Will Lawrence emerges as victor in MI-7 Democratic Primary
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Will Lawrence emerges as victor in MI-7 Democratic Primary

Aug 04, 2026
Kyle Davidson
At the end of a contentious three-person race, Lansing-area political organizer William Lawrence has won the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race for Lawrence at 11:23 p.m., with Lawrence receiving 43.2% of the...
Moss secures Democratic nomination in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District
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Moss secures Democratic nomination in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District

Aug 04, 2026
Kyle Davidson
State Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Bloomfield) has emerged victorious in a four-person race which will more than likely determine who will fill U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens’ empty congressional seat come 2027. The Associated Press called the race for Moss at 9:31...
Bouchard claims nomination, in 10th Congressional District GOP primary, Dem race too close to call
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Hines wins Dem nomination in 10th Congressional District primary, will face Bouchard

Aug 04, 2026
Kyle Davidson
The match up for November in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District is all but set, as U.S. Army Captain Michael Bouchard Jr. and attorney Christina Hines secured their respective party’s nominations in Tuesday’s primary election. With U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby...
Attorneys and advocates cheer Michigan Supreme Court decision demanding new Line 5 permit review
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Attorneys and advocates cheer Michigan Supreme Court decision demanding new Line 5 permit review

Aug 03, 2026
Kyle Davidson
Following the Michigan Supreme Court’s Friday ruling striking down state energy regulators’ decision to permit the Line 5 tunnel project, pipeline opponents convened to celebrate the decision and talk about the next steps. The controversial pipeline runs from Superior, Wisconsin...
Michigan reports two fatalities amid cyclosporiasis outbreak
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Michigan reports two fatalities amid cyclosporiasis outbreak

Aug 03, 2026
Kyle Davidson
As cyclosporiasis infections continue to rise, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reporting two deaths tied to the parasitic illness. MDHHS provides daily updates on cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan, noting in its Monday report that two deaths...