The company that owns the Palisades facility, Holtec International, applied for a federal grant to keep the plant operational on July 5. Whitmer submitted a letter in support of the plan Friday.
Lauren Gibbons
Lauren covers state politics and policy for Bridge Michigan. Prior to joining Bridge's Capitol team, she worked at MLive, where she led coverage of the state Legislature and the redistricting process, and before that covered the state Senate for MIRS News. She has covered the ins and outs of Michigan politics for nearly a decade and has won awards both for her political coverage and her work documenting the Larry Nassar sexual abuse case. Lauren grew up in the Lansing area and graduated from Michigan State University, majoring in journalism and history. She lives in Ferndale, and her party tricks include Irish dancing and telling friends what political districts they live in without looking. Reach her at lgibbons@bridgemi.com or on Twitter @LaurenMGibbons
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Voting rights ballot measure: What Proposal 2 would change in Michigan
The proposal would allow for early voting and expand access to absentee voting. Opponents argue it could put election security at risk.
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Michigan’s existing abortion ban is unconstitutional, judge rules
Court of Claims Judge Elizabeth Gleicher issued an opinion Wednesday permanently barring enforcement of Michigan’s long-dormant abortion ban, although appeals are expected.
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Proposed changes to term limits officially headed to Michigan ballot
The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a challenge to a Legislature-backed ballot initiative that would change requirements for legislative term limits.
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Attempt to sell northern Michigan voting equipment under investigation
The equipment in question, a voter assist terminal from Colfax Township in Wexford County, did not contain election data.
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House GOP leader: Michigan to ‘determine the outcome’ of Congress
The top Republican in the U.S. House visited Michigan this week in support of Republican Congressional candidates facing competitive seats.
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Court: Past crash survivors not subject to Michigan auto no-fault limits
Thursday’s appeals court decision is a victory for thousands of people who suffered severe, long-term auto injuries before the 2019 no-fault reforms. But it raises questions about the law’s ability to lower the state’s high auto insurance costs.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warns against complacency at MI Democratic Convention
Gov. Whitmer and fellow incumbents Dana Nessel and Jocelyn Benson have a significant fundraising advantage over their likely Republican opponents this November. They warned delegates not to take the races for granted. There’s “too much at stake,” Whitmer said.
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Judge: Michigan abortion ban ‘dangerous,’ old law unenforceable amid suits
An Oakland County judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday blocking enforcement of a decades-old abortion ban while legal challenges are pending in Michigan.
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Court ruling likely Friday on whether Michigan’s abortion ban can be enforced
An Oakland County judge hears testimony over two days. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to bar enforcement of a 1931 ban on abortion. Some prosecutors contend they should have the right since Roe was overturned.