John Haggard suffered a stroke and died hours after learning a judge dismissed charges against him in Michigan’s so-called fake electors case. The prosecution ‘never should have happened,’ his wife said.
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 false electors case dismissed, Nessel not ruling out appeal
A Lansing judge dismissed felony charges against 15 Michigan Republicans who had been charged in a so-called false electors scheme following the 2020 presidential election.
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Whitmer admin ‘contingency’ planning for potential Michigan government shutdown
A Michigan budget official says “contingency planning” has begun for a possible state government shutdown Oct. 1. Here’s what that means.
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Michigan’s capital plans new approach to homelessness: A pod city
Lansing officials plan to use 50 mini housing pods in a novel approach to help alleviate homelessness in the Capitol city. Will it work?
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As Michigan lawmakers fight, bipartisan transparency and public safety bills flounder
It’s not just the budget: Hundreds of policy proposals are stalled in the Michigan Legislature, including broadly bipartisan bills to improve government transparency, public safety and limit cellphone use in schools.
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Michigan panel OKs signature-gathering to ban political spending by ‘monopoly’ utilities
State canvassers on Friday greenlit a petition effort to ban utility money in politics. A legal challenge may be coming for the effort.
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Survey: 1-in-10 Michigan districts cut class staff for new school year
The downsizing comes as federal funding expires and amid uncertainty over a state budget.
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Should Michigan officials lose pay for missed budget deadlines? House plan fails
As a potential government shutdown looms, Michigan legislators are debating whether to cut their own pay for missing budget deadlines.
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As shutdown looms, road funding a $3B sticking point in Michigan budget talks
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and House Republicans are pushing for a $3B roads plan to be included in the state budget. Senate Democrats say that’s doable, but they won’t propose their own infrastructure plan.
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Michigan group pitches $800M affordable housing plan: ‘We have to invest’
An $800 million proposal from the Michigan Municipal League would also encourage – but not mandate – zoning changes to facilitate affordable housing developments.