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Wisconsin Supreme Court changes course, will allow expanded use of ballot drop boxes this fall
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court changes course, will allow expanded use of ballot drop boxes this fallThe Wisconsin Supreme Court is changing course and will allow officials to place ballot drop boxes around their communities in this fall's elections in the presidential swing state.
Wisconsin AG argues letting disabled people vote electronically at home would create confusion
Read full article: Wisconsin AG argues letting disabled people vote electronically at home would create confusionWisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is pushing back against a request to let disabled people cast absentee ballots electronically from home in this November's presidential election.
Wisconsin lawmakers weigh bipartisan ranked choice voting bill as opponents push to ban the method
Read full article: Wisconsin lawmakers weigh bipartisan ranked choice voting bill as opponents push to ban the methodA bipartisan bill that would dramatically rework how Wisconsin residents choose congressional candidates had its first hearing in the state Legislature on Tuesday.
Take our poll: Which of these Thanksgiving foods do you like the least?
Read full article: Take our poll: Which of these Thanksgiving foods do you like the least?The Vacationer recently conducted a Thanksgiving survey where they asked participants which traditional Thanksgiving foods they like the least and we want to know what you think.
Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on 3 ballot proposals 1 week before election
Read full article: Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on 3 ballot proposals 1 week before electionThe majority of Michigan voters are supporting all three proposals appearing on the ballot this election, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.
Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on attorney general, secretary of state races 1 week before election
Read full article: Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on attorney general, secretary of state races 1 week before electionThe race for Michigan attorney general is as close as it can get, while the incumbent Michigan secretary of state continues to hold a lead in her race, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.
Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on Whitmer, Dixon 1 week before election
Read full article: Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on Whitmer, Dixon 1 week before electionMichigan incumbent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues to lead in the polls as the general election nears, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.
Poll: 7th District voters favoring Democratic candidates, but Slotkin-Barrett race tight
Read full article: Poll: 7th District voters favoring Democratic candidates, but Slotkin-Barrett race tightVoters in several Southeast Michigan counties appear to be favoring Democratic candidates for the upcoming election, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll, but the numbers are fairly close.
Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on term limits, abortion rights, voting rights ballot proposals
Read full article: Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on term limits, abortion rights, voting rights ballot proposalsThe three ballot proposals appearing before Michigan voters in November are widely supported across party lines, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.
Poll: Most Michigan voters think Trump broke the law by taking classified documents
Read full article: Poll: Most Michigan voters think Trump broke the law by taking classified documentsA majority of Michigan voters say they think former President Donald Trump broke the law by taking classified documents from the White House, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.
Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on governor race 1 month before election
Read full article: Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on governor race 1 month before electionIncumbent Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues to poll ahead of her opponent just one month ahead of Election Day, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.
Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on attorney general, secretary of state races 1 month before election
Read full article: Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on attorney general, secretary of state races 1 month before electionMichigan Democratic incumbents for two major statewide offices have growing leads over their Republican opponents, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.
Poll: Most Michigan voters think road conditions staying the same, support bond debt to fix roads
Read full article: Poll: Most Michigan voters think road conditions staying the same, support bond debt to fix roadsMost Michigan voters believe road conditions in the state have pretty much stayed the same while Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been in office, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.
Wisconsin election clerks race to understand ballot ruling
Read full article: Wisconsin election clerks race to understand ballot rulingWisconsin's 1,800-plus election clerks are racing to understand a judge’s ruling nine weeks before the election that some fear could lead to absentee ballots being counted in some parts of the battleground state but rejected in others.
Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on expanding early voting, private school tax credits
Read full article: Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on expanding early voting, private school tax creditsMost Michigan voters support increasing the time frame for in-person voting and preparing absentee ballots before Election Day, but don’t fully support giving tax credits to private school donors, according to a new poll.
Poll: How Michigan voters feel about abortion, overturning Roe, possible ballot proposal
Read full article: Poll: How Michigan voters feel about abortion, overturning Roe, possible ballot proposalA majority of Michigan voters “strongly disagree” with the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the 1973 landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.
Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on attorney general, secretary of state races
Read full article: Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on attorney general, secretary of state racesDemocratic incumbents for the offices of Michigan Attorney General and Michigan Secretary of State continue to hold leads against their Republican opponents, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.
Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on governor candidates, abortion
Read full article: Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on governor candidates, abortionMichigan voters are feeling motivated to vote in the upcoming gubernatorial election, and one of the major issues driving that motivation is abortion and women’s rights, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.
🔒 Insider Debates results: Do Michigan residents prefer ‘Michiganders’ or ‘Michiganians?’
Read full article: 🔒 Insider Debates results: Do Michigan residents prefer ‘Michiganders’ or ‘Michiganians?’We asked our WDIV Insiders to settle a debate and choose between two of the most common nicknames for the people of Michigan: “Michiganders” and “Michiganians.”
University of Michigan: Most older adults plan to get updated COVID-19 booster this fall
Read full article: University of Michigan: Most older adults plan to get updated COVID-19 booster this fallMost older adults who have already received a COVID-19 vaccine dose will get fall booster shot, says U-M poll.
Will it rain or shine? Tell us what you think the weather be like at Ann Arbor Art Fair
Read full article: Will it rain or shine? Tell us what you think the weather be like at Ann Arbor Art FairWhile known across the United States for the massive crowds and talented artists it brings to Tree Town, the annual fair is also known for its wacky weather.
🔒 Survey results: The best French fries in Metro Detroit, according to Local 4 viewers
Read full article: 🔒 Survey results: The best French fries in Metro Detroit, according to Local 4 viewersFor National French Fries Day, we asked our WDIV Insiders to tell us where the best fries can be found in Metro Detroit -- and the winner couldn’t be clearer.
Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on races for governor, secretary of state, attorney general
Read full article: Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on races for governor, secretary of state, attorney generalMichigan residents are highly motivated to vote in the state’s November gubernatorial election, and high-profile Democratic incumbents appear to be favored to win in three major races, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.
Poll results: Michigan voters think country, economy is on the wrong track
Read full article: Poll results: Michigan voters think country, economy is on the wrong trackPoll results released Tuesday by the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce reveal that Michigan voters across political parties feel like the country is headed in the wrong direction.
Poll results: Most canceling, rethinking their Memorial Day trips due to high gas prices
Read full article: Poll results: Most canceling, rethinking their Memorial Day trips due to high gas pricesMany people are canceling the trips they had planned for Memorial Day weekend this year due to record-setting gas prices plaguing Michigan and the rest of the U.S.
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question ballot drop boxes
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question ballot drop boxesSkeptical Wisconsin Supreme Court justices are questioning whether state law allows for voters to give their absentee ballot to someone else to return or whether drop boxes can be placed outside municipal clerk offices.
U-M: Families worried about more pandemic disruptions heading into new school year
Read full article: U-M: Families worried about more pandemic disruptions heading into new school yearA new poll by the University of Michigan reveals what parents around the country are worried about heading into the 2021-2022 school year.
Poll: Majorities of American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts, other crowded events
Read full article: Poll: Majorities of American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts, other crowded eventsAnxiety in the United States over COVID-19 is at its highest level since winter.
Millennials, Gen Zers are cutting ties with unvaccinated, creating own vaccine mandates
Read full article: Millennials, Gen Zers are cutting ties with unvaccinated, creating own vaccine mandatesAbout one-third of Millennials and Gen Zers have cut ties with friends, family members or acquaintances who will not get the COVID-19 vaccine.
U-M poll: Parents split on COVID vaccine for young children
Read full article: U-M poll: Parents split on COVID vaccine for young childrenA new national poll by U-M's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital reveals that parents of young children are split down the middle on whether to vaccinate them against COVID-19.
University of Michigan poll: 1 in 4 parents say youth sports not properly enforcing COVID-19 protocols
Read full article: University of Michigan poll: 1 in 4 parents say youth sports not properly enforcing COVID-19 protocolsMichigan Medicine's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital surveyed 1,630 parents with children ages 6-18 for the poll.
U-M Mott Children’s poll: Nearly 50% of parents say pandemic negatively impacted their teens’ mental health
Read full article: U-M Mott Children’s poll: Nearly 50% of parents say pandemic negatively impacted their teens’ mental healthMental health experts say that isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic exacerbates depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts for at-risk teens. He said that the pandemic created new mental health issues for some, but for others exacerbated existing issues. According to the poll, parents said changes in social interactions over the past year seemed to hit their children the hardest. Giving them space for some quiet time, creative time or music time can be helpful to their mental health. Almost one in four parents in the Mott Poll say their teens were experiencing negative changes in their sleep since the pandemic started.
Parents: If you had a weeklong vacation all to yourself, how would you spend it?
Read full article: Parents: If you had a weeklong vacation all to yourself, how would you spend it?But for others -- namely parents who have had to juggle their remote work and their children’s remote schooling and general care -- the circumstances are less than ideal. In some states, parents were willing to pay upward of $2,000 for time alone. AdWe want to hear from you: If you were able to secure a weeklong vacation for yourself, away from your family, where would you go? Whether you’re new to parenting or a seasoned vet, we recently launched our Kidding Around Newsletter to share with you parenting topics that you care most about. Check out, and maybe sign up for, our newest Newsletters right here.
Poll: Tooth Fairy now handing over about $4.70 per tooth
Read full article: Poll: Tooth Fairy now handing over about $4.70 per toothThe Original Tooth Fairy Poll has typically mirrored the economy’s overall direction, tracking with the trends of Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) for 16 of the past 19 years. The Tooth Fairy’s average cash gift just reached $4.70, its highest point in the annual Delta Dental poll’s 23-year history. In Arkansas, as across the South, the Tooth Fairy pays about $4.45, tracking the U.S. average most closely. Baby teeth fetch the least in the Midwest ($3.66), and the most in the North ($5.72) and the West ($5.54). “The annual Tooth Fairy Poll is a bit of light-hearted fun to draw attention to good oral care, starting with baby teeth,” said Dave Hawsey, vice president of marketing at Delta Dental of Arkansas.
Survey: 58% of Michigan voters say COVID-19 is affecting household finances
Read full article: Survey: 58% of Michigan voters say COVID-19 is affecting household financesResults from a survey of Michigan voters at the beginning of December suggest residents are terribly concerned about the state’s economy with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting their household finances. The Detroit Regional Chamber (DRC) said it conducted this statewide survey of 600 registered Michigan voters between Nov. 30 and Dec. 4, 2020. 58% of Michigan voters say that COVID-19 is affecting their household finances. Gretchen Whitmer:63.3% of Michigan voters believe Gov. On Michigan Legislature:29.0% of Michigan voters say the state’s legislative leaders are doing everything they can to get the pandemic under control.
Survey: Michigan voters favor Whitmer while many believe COVID threat is being downplayed
Read full article: Survey: Michigan voters favor Whitmer while many believe COVID threat is being downplayedGretchen Whitmer -- 63.3% of Michigan voters believe Whitmer is aggressively working on getting the pandemic under control and protecting public health, according to the survey results. The Detroit Regional Chamber (DRC) said it conducted this statewide survey of 600 registered Michigan voters between Nov. 30 and Dec. 4, 2020. 60.3% believe the threat of COVID-19 has been balanced or downplayed, compared to 33.8% who believe the threat has been exaggerated. On the economy:83.7% of Michigan voters believe the state’s economy is worse now than before the pandemic hit. Gretchen Whitmer:63.3% of Michigan voters believe Gov.
Live Michigan election updates: Polls close at 8 p.m. (some in UP at 9 p.m.)
Read full article: Live Michigan election updates: Polls close at 8 p.m. (some in UP at 9 p.m.)DETROIT – Follow up-to-the-minute election updates from WDIV Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit right here. As of this weekend, more than 2.6 million Michigan voters had turned in their absentee ballots. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is urging voters to drop off their ballots in-person to ensure mail delays don’t cause their ballots to not be counted, though voting in-person on Election Day remains an option. We expect to start reporting results Tuesday night after the polls close -- we’ll have live coverage all night. Follow Michigan election updates here:
Poll results: Was plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer a serious threat, or just talk?
Read full article: Poll results: Was plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer a serious threat, or just talk?When news of the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer broke earlier this month, it made international headlines. In an exclusive Local 4/The Detroit News poll, we asked Michigan voters: Was the plot to kidnap Gov. The results: 77% of Michigan voters take that plot seriously and don’t think it was just talk -- a defense being used by attorneys representing the men accused in the plot. 14.7% of polled Michigan voters thought that the alleged domestic terror plot was just talk, while 8.1% of voters said that they “don’t know." The poll also asked Michigan voters how worried they are about militia groups in Michigan, which have been active for years in the state.
Exclusive poll results: Was plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer a serious threat?
Read full article: Exclusive poll results: Was plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer a serious threat?Exclusive poll results: Was plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer a serious threat? Published: October 28, 2020, 11:28 pmLocal 4 asked Michigan voters if the domestic terror plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer was a serious threat, or just talk. Here's what they had to say.
Poll: Michigan voters wary of getting COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: Poll: Michigan voters wary of getting COVID-19 vaccineMichigan voters are on the fence on getting a potential vaccine for COVID-19, a new WDIV/Detroit News poll finds. Other polling news:Even with their doctor’s recommendation, voters aged 30-49 would remain sharply opposed to getting the vaccine. The strongest opposition to getting a vaccine comes from Republican voters. 53.5% of Black voters also oppose getting the vaccine, according to the poll. METHODOLOGYThe Glengariff Group, Inc. conducted a Michigan statewide survey of November 2020 likely general election voters.
Exclusive poll: Joe Biden extends lead in Michigan
Read full article: Exclusive poll: Joe Biden extends lead in MichiganExclusive new poll numbers show Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden extended his lead by three, bringing him to eight points in Michigan over President Donald Trump. “The biggest shift of all came among white senior citizens in Michigan,” said Richard Czuba, CEO of the Glengariff Group. The new WDIV/Detroit News poll was conducted after the first presidential debate and before the president was diagnosed with COVID-19. It is the fulcrum point of this election,” Czuba said. A majority of the people who participated in the poll watched the presidential debate.
New WDIV/The Detroit News poll
Read full article: New WDIV/The Detroit News pollToday, WDIV and The Detroit News are releasing the first results of a new survey taken days after the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The Glengariff Group, Inc. conducted a Michigan statewide survey of November 2020 likely general election voters. The 600 sample, live operator telephone survey was conducted on September 30-October 3, 2020 and has a margin of error of +/-4.0% with a 95% level of confidence. 50.0% of respondents were contacted via landline telephone. 50.0% of respondents were contacted via cell phone telephone.
Poll: Will you wear a face mask in Michigan if you’re not legally required to?
Read full article: Poll: Will you wear a face mask in Michigan if you’re not legally required to?The Michigan Supreme Court decided Friday that a law from 1945 is unconstitutional, impacting months of orders made by Gov. According to the court, those orders are no longer enforceable. Whitmer says her existing orders will remain in effect for at least 21 days, but some are arguing that Whitmer has no legal basis to continue enforcing emergency orders following the court’s decision. We want to know: As a Michigan resident, will you continue to wear a face mask in public spaces to prevent the spread of COVID-19 -- even if you are not required to by law? Take the quick poll below, then tell us why:Read more
AP-NORC poll: Many in US shoring up finances amid downturn
Read full article: AP-NORC poll: Many in US shoring up finances amid downturnA new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that 45% of Americans say theyre setting aside more money than usual. In total, about half of Americans say theyve either saved more or paid down debt. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 45% of Americans say theyre setting aside more money than usual. In total, about half of Americans say theyve either saved more or paid down debt since the outbreak began. And 66% of Hispanic Americans say theyve experienced household income loss, compared with 50% of Black Americans and 44% of white Americans.
Survey results: Should kids return to in-person school this fall?
Read full article: Survey results: Should kids return to in-person school this fall?Weve conducted a survey of ClickOnDetroit members to find out where everyone stands with the potential for a return to in-person school classes this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. The CDCs guidelines call for schools to return to in-person classes with the director proclaiming it critically important for our public health to open schools this fall.Despite the strong recommendation for a return to in-person classes, the CDC does warn that community spread of the virus could lead to another closure. A lot of school districts in Michigan are announcing plans to start the semester with virtual learning only. Other districts have decided to offer a hybrid of in-person and virtual learning options. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!
New poll shows how Michiganders feel about coronavirus measures, economy, Whitmer approval
Read full article: New poll shows how Michiganders feel about coronavirus measures, economy, Whitmer approvalDETROIT – A new poll released by the Detroit Regional Chamber shows how Michiganders feel about the ongoing coronavirus crisis. President Trump COVID-19 Approval at 44%Respondents disapprove of President Trump’s handling of COVID-19 (Approve 44% to Disapprove 50%)Republicans approve of his handling by a margin of 88% to 9%. Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Approval at 57%Respondents approve of Gov. Whitmer’s handling of COVID-19: (Approval: 57% to Disapproval: 37%)Democrats approve of her handling by a margin of 89% to 8%. Poll results report 29% of respondents furloughed, laid off, or unable to work.