A state investigator called her a ‘unindicted co-conspirator,’ but former Michigan GOP Chair Laura Cox is actually a ‘cooperating witness.’ Dana Nessel’s office isn’t saying if the investigator made other mistakes.
Jordyn Hermani
As part of the Capitol team, Jordyn Hermani covers state policy and politics, tracking the Legislature, the state budget and elections. Before joining Bridge, she wrote for MLive as its statewide politics and culture reporter and for Gongwer Michigan as its state House reporter.
A 2018 graduate of Central Michigan University, Jordyn lives in Lansing with her husband and two cats.
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As federal funds flow, Michigan aims to train 5,000 infrastructure workers
Michigan is getting billions of dollars in infrastructure funding from the federal government. A new directive from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer seeks to train workers for those jobs.
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Pro-Palestinian protests spread to Michigan State amid nationwide arrests
Michigan State University students joined peers at University of Michigan in setting up an encampment, joining a national movement that has become a test of campus free speech principles.
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After billions in fraud payouts, Michigan unemployment agency declares new day
Michigan paid out billions in fraudulent unemployment claims during the pandemic. That ‘era’ is over, the agency’s new director said Thursday.
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Trump an 'unindicted co-conspirator' in Michigan electors case, investigator says
Former President Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis and other associates named in Michigan ‘fake elector’ testimony
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Michigan ‘fake elector’ judge threatens contempt for witness intimidation
An attorney representing former Michigan GOP co-chair Meshawn Maddock made ‘disparaging comments’ about a witness on social media, a judge said Tuesday.
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Michigan ‘fake electors’ head back in court: What to know
Republicans charged with felonies for allegedly attempting to overturn Michigan’s 2020 presidential election results are back in court this week. Here’s what you need to know.
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Michigan GOP to Whitmer: Send Michigan National Guard to southern border
Republican leaders in the state House and Senate want $8 million to send the Michigan National Guard to the U.S. border with Mexico.
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Michigan lawmaker-to-lobbyist ban would close ‘revolving door’ in Lansing
Michigan House plan would ban state government officials from going to work as lobbyists for one year after leaving office.
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Lee Chatfield charges renew debate over ‘toothless’ Michigan ethics laws
Democrats say corruption case against former House speaker underscores need to beef up transparency laws. Republicans point out that stealing is illegal and reforms won’t prevent anything.
