This is the second Michigan person arrested by federal authorities investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The FBI said it was aided in its investigation by comparing video of the riot with photos posted on the Facebook feed of the suspect’s father.
Jonathan Oosting
Jonathan is a deputy editor for Bridge Michigan. He helps plan and execute in-depth reporting and campaign coverage. As a longtime political reporter, Jonathan was named 2021 Journalist of the Year by the Michigan Press Association. He and a colleague shared that honor again in 2023, when they were also named Journalists of the Year by the Society of Professional Journalists – Detroit Chapter. Jonathan covered the state Capitol for The Detroit News and MLive before joining Bridge in September of 2019. He's from Grand Rapids, lives in Lansing and loves spending time Up North.
Posted inMichigan Government
Gov. Whitmer unveils $5.6B COVID plan for Michigan, as GOP eyes fight
Whitmer wants to fast-track federal spending for vaccine distribution and aid to schools and businesses. But Republicans in the Legislature may block spending requests over ongoing business restrictions.
Posted inMichigan Government
Allies of Rick Snyder slam secret proceedings, evidence in Flint water charges
Michigan is unique among states in giving broad powers to one-judge grand juries that operate behind closed and can keep evidence from defendants. Snyder is due back in court Tuesday and still doesn’t know the evidence against him.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan economy keeps beating predictions, thanks largely to stimulus
Michigan is still down 435,000 jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but personal income is up and online sales have exploded largely following two rounds of federal stimulus checks.
Posted inMichigan Government
Snyder allies: Flint charges may have ‘chilling effect’ on government
Rick Snyder is the first Michigan governor charged with crime for decisions made in office. His supporters say that could scare people from serving in government. Others disagree, saying he ‘caused unforgivable harm.’
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Snyder, top aides charged in Flint water crisis. Is that justice?
Seven years after a fateful water switch, the former governor faces two misdemeanors, while others including former health director Nick Lyon were charged with several felonies.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan is divided. These 7 reforms can curb partisanship, fix government
Both the nation and Michigan seem as far apart as ever. Big reforms liked ranked voting and nonpartisan primaries could reduce extremism, but do they stand a chance?
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan restaurants frustrated by tentative Feb. 1 reopen date
‘Everything we’ve worked for is in jeopardy,’ says Andy French of Aubree’s Pizzeria and Grill. Feb. 1 is the most recently announced possible date for reopening, but state officials still have not released specific requirements.
Posted inMichigan Government
Rick Snyder, top aides expected to face charges in Flint water crisis
Prosecutors are expected to bring new charges Thursday against a host of public officials in the poisoning of Flint. Residents welcome the charges, but attorneys call the case a ‘debacle’ and ‘trial by ambush.’
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan bans open guns at Capitol, nearly a year after armed protest
Republicans say they can’t ban concealed weapons because it would be difficult to enforce. Democrats say that’s a lame excuse that keeps no one safe as the FBI warns of more armed protests.