Whitmer, Dixon race nears finish line; GOP entering midterms with cash edge: Your guide to Michigan politics

While you’d be excused for thinking that political news only happened at the state level this week, there was no shortage of other interesting political headlines. That includes Republican Sen. Ed McBroom giving an at-length speech on the dangers of pushing election denialism and lies; the fact that a new Michigan law is causing retirees interested in coaching school sports to sit out for nine months before becoming employed again; and how despite political tension, a recent study from the Michigan Public Policy Survey found that relationships with Michigan’s local officials are remaining civil .