Rick Albin

Grand Rapids

Political Reporter at WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)

24 Hour News 8 Political Reporter. Retweets are not endorsements.

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Bipartisan panel of former governors, lawmakers promote election integrity

1 day ago | woodtv.com | Rick Albin

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — An unexpected coalition of former elected officials in Michigan were in Grand Rapids Thursday for an event sponsored by the Ford Foundation promoting the idea that the voting system is safe and elections are secure. Four board members for the Democracy Defense Project talked about new polling that suggests most people in Michigan asked do have faith in the way elections are conducted.
How Michigan law protects rights of LGBTQ+ community

3 days ago | woodtv.com | Rick Albin

LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) — When state Sen. Jeremy Moss introduced legislation to add protections for LGBTQ+ to the Michigan’s civil rights law, it was personal. Moss, D-Southfield, is the first openly gay member of the Michigan Senate. The expanded protections were passed and signed into law in March 2023. “Today, if a person is fired because they’re gay or kicked out of a restaurant because they’re trans(gender), they have a path to seek justice.
To The Point: 2 candidates for governor

6 days ago | woodtv.com | Rick Albin

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — On this “To The Point,” we introduce you to some more of the people who have already declared they are running for the open seat for governor in Michigan. Current Democratic Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist says he’s having conversations with Michiganders to see what’s important to them.
To The Point: Candidates for US Senate, governor

1 week ago | woodtv.com | Rick Albin

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — On this “To The Point,” we introduce you to another candidate stepping up for U.S. Senate and an independent candidate for governor. First, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed says he wants to be Michigan’s next U.S. Senator. “It doesn’t matter really where you go in the state, it is a big state made up of a lot of smaller communities, people are talking about the same challenges.
To The Point: 2 Democratic candidates for open US Senate seat

2 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Rick Albin

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — On this “To The Point,” we continue to introduce you to candidates running for the open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. You’ll hear from two Democrats — first, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow. “I don’t care what side of the aisle you’re on. What we saw happen in 2016 really divided our community, divided our state,” she said. “And there was something about how ugly the politics had gotten that pushed me to want to get involved.”Next, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens.
To The Point: Highlights from the Mackinac Policy Conference

3 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Rick Albin

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — The annual Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual Mackinac Policy Conference drew decision-makers, business leaders and stakeholders to Mackinac Island. This year, there were two major themes. The first was trade and tariffs. Relations with Canada, a key trading partner of the nation and Michigan, have been strained recently. U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra told To The Point he believes that tension will ease.
Lakes a priority for Sen. Peters before retirement

4 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Rick Albin

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — Now in his final term in the U.S. Senate and even in increasingly difficult circumstances in Washington, Gary Peters says he has things he would like to do before he leaves office. One priority is the environment. “I’ll still be working to get more Great Lakes legislation done. We have to do more work in that area. We’ve got to have more Great Lakes restoration funding. That’s under challenge right now,” Sen. Peters, D-Bloomfield Township, said.
Lakes a priority for Sen. Peters before retirement

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rick Albin

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — Now in his final term in the U.S. Senate and even in increasingly difficult circumstances in Washington, Gary Peters says he has things he would like to do before he leaves office. One priority is the environment. “I’ll still be working to get more Great Lakes legislation done. We have to do more work in that area. We’ve got to have more Great Lakes restoration funding. That’s under challenge right now,” Sen. Peters, D-Bloomfield Township, said.
Whitmer warns Michigan ‘uniquely vulnerable’ to damage caused by tariffs

4 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Rick Albin

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — Business leaders and decision-makers gathered for the annual Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference are discussing what President Donald Trump’s tariffs might mean for Michigan. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who offered the keynote speech at the conference Thursday, said there are many positive things to talk about in the state, but also some trepidation.
Whitmer warns Michigan ‘uniquely vulnerable’ to damage caused by tariffs

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rick Albin

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — Business leaders and decision-makers gathered for the annual Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference are discussing what President Donald Trump’s tariffs might mean for Michigan. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who offered the keynote speech at the conference Thursday, said there are many positive things to talk about in the state, but also some trepidation.