Michigan officials charged multiple allies of former President Donald Trump with crimes following the 2020 election. Four years later, none of the cases have made it to trial yet. Here’s where they stand.
Jordyn Hermani
Jordyn covers state policy and politics for Bridge Michigan. Prior to joining the Capitol crew, she wrote for MLive as its statewide politics and culture reporter and with Gongwer Michigan as its state House reporter. She lives in Lansing with her husband and two cats. When not writing, you can catch her watching hockey or horror movies — though, usually not at the same time. Get in touch with her at jhermani@bridgemi.com or on Twitter @JordynHermani.
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Michigan elections FAQ: How to find candidate donors, financial disclosures
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Eight congressional candidates booted from Michigan primary ballot
Font sizes, a P.O. Box and alleged signature fraud prompted Michigan’s bipartisan canvass board to disqualify several candidates.
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Michigan $15 minimum wage hike won’t make 2024 ballot, Supreme Court rules
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Friday that an effort to raise Michigan’s minimum wage to $15 an hour will not make the 2024 ballot.
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Stabenow not endorsing in primary as Michigan’s U.S. Senate race narrows
Retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow says she isn’t endorsing in the Democratic primary race to replace her, which shrunk Friday with the disqualification of businessman Nasser Beydoun.
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Gun control groups aim to close 'loophole' in Michigan protection orders
While Michigan personal protection orders can prohibit a person from possessing guns, state law does not require them to relinquish their firearms. Advocates want to change that ‘loophole,’ but critics say it’s unnecessary.
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Banning homeless camps? What a Supreme Court case could mean for Michigan
Michigan cities battling homelessness are watching closely as the U.S. Supreme Court considers the legality of ‘public camping’ bans. Businesses are on board. Foes say it’s cruel.
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Michigan lawsuit aims to lift 24-hour wait period for abortions
The latest battle over state abortion laws began Tuesday in the Michigan Court of Claims.
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Michigan senator, state at odds over financial disclosure law he helped write
Ed McBroom helped write the law on financial disclosure, but Michigan says he isn’t following it. It’s the latest kerfuffle in the rollout of new rules that has been less than smooth.