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.

Trustees take legal action as controversy over changes to MSU Board Code of Ethics continues
Michigan

Trustees take legal action as controversy over changes to MSU Board Code of Ethics continues

Oct 30, 2026
Kyle Davidson
Policy changes intended to tamp down infighting within the Michigan State University Board of Trustees are now drawing legal scrutiny as two of its members have filed complaints in federal court seeking to halt the enforcement of the board’s updated...
As Huizenga hosts US Energy Secretary, McCann campaigns with Whitmer and Slotkin
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As Huizenga hosts US Energy Secretary, McCann campaigns with Whitmer and Slotkin

Oct 29, 2026
Kyle Davidson
A hotly competitive U.S. House district in Southwest Michigan saw a flurry of activity from two opposing candidates on Thursday. In the morning, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Holland Township) joined U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright for a press conference at...
Whitmer tags in to rally Democrats in some of Michigan’s most competitive congressional districts
Michigan

Whitmer tags in to rally Democrats in some of Michigan’s most competitive congressional districts

Oct 28, 2026
Kyle Davidson
With just days remaining in the 2026 election season, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hit the road to help rally support for Democratic candidates running in fierce political battlegrounds. Whitmer joined former prosecutor Christina Hines in Rochester, part of Michigan’s 10th...
James’ departure opens up a political battleground in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District
Michigan

James’ departure opens up a political battleground in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District

Oct 28, 2026
Kyle Davidson
U.S. Rep. John James’ announcement that he would be leaving Congress to seek a new role as governor of Michigan sparked concern and frustration among party leadership over who would succeed the two-term representative in the southeast Michigan swing district...
Lawrence delivers campaign’s closing message as he preps for final election push
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Lawrence delivers campaign’s closing message as he preps for final election push

Oct 27, 2026
Kyle Davidson
With one week left until Election Day, Democratic nominee William Lawrence gathered supporters outside of the building that previously held Rep. Tom Barrett’s (R-Charlotte) office as he announced his final push to reach voters within Michigan’s highly competitive 7th Congressional...
Democrats are rallying the troops in Michigan’s solidly Republican 1st Congressional District
Michigan

Democrats are rallying the troops in Michigan’s solidly Republican 1st Congressional District

Oct 26, 2026
Kyle Davidson
While much of the national attention headed into Election Day is centered around battleground districts in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, Democrats are making a push to flip the state’s largest congressional district, which has been solidly controlled by Republicans for over...
DOJ to send election monitors to seven Michigan communities
Michigan

DOJ to send election monitors to seven Michigan communities

Oct 22, 2026
Kyle Davidson
After sending federal monitors to three Michigan cities for the primary election, the U.S. Department of Justice will once again send monitors to observe elections on Nov. 3, according to state officials. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Thursday issued...
EGLE takes comments on wastewater permit for onsite water treatment at Saline Township data center
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EGLE takes comments on wastewater permit for onsite water treatment at Saline Township data center

Oct 22, 2026
Kyle Davidson
On Wednesday, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy took questions and heard concerns from residents of Saline Township and communities across the state as it worked to finalize an environmental permit for an onsite wastewater facility proposed...
AFT president backs Lawrence, criticizes Trump administration education cuts
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AFT president backs Lawrence, criticizes Trump administration education cuts

Oct 21, 2026
Kyle Davidson
Standing outside the Michigan AFL-CIO building in Lansing, Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, threw her support behind William Lawrence, the Democratic candidate for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. Lawrence, a Lansing-area political organizer, is challenging the incumbent...
Democrats underscore benefits of red flag laws as attorney general candidates split on their use
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Democrats underscore benefits of red flag laws as attorney general candidates split on their use

Oct 20, 2026
Kyle Davidson
Lawmakers and gun violence prevention advocates defended Michigan’s red flag laws on Tuesday, joining the Democratic nominee for attorney general, Eli Savit, in advocating for additional education and other measures to prevent gun violence in the state. During the virtual...
Jeffries talks AI concerns at roundtable with Macomb County community leaders
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Jeffries talks AI concerns at roundtable with Macomb County community leaders

Oct 19, 2026
Kyle Davidson
During a roundtable in Eastpointe on Saturday, U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries argued that Congress must take a more aggressive approach to regulating AI as multiple panelists raised concerns about how artificial intelligence will affect American workers and the...
Jeffries joins Hines for roundtable on community concerns in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District
Michigan

Jeffries joins Hines for roundtable on community concerns in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District

Oct 18, 2026
Kyle Davidson
In southern Macomb County, faith leaders and local government officials sat down with former special victims prosecutor Christina Hines and U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) to share the concerns they’ve heard from their communities and offer approaches...