The guidance clarifies rules for the November general election, barring openly carrying guns and allowing concealed carry, except in certain locations. Gun rights advocates call the ban a partisan Democratic effort to discourage conservative voters and vow to sue.
Riley Beggin
Former reporter for Bridge.
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Michigan has no law against guns at polls, but Dana Nessel may clarify rules
Anyone can openly carry a gun, but guns are banned at some locations that are regularly used as polling places, such as churches and schools. The rules have caused confusion over the years.
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Crush of poll watchers expected at Michigan election raises intimidation fears
Thousands of poll watchers and challengers are expected at the Nov. 3 election, and some fear trouble. Here’s what’s legal and what isn’t, and what to expect.
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Michigan court rebukes Whitmer, ending COVID powers now rather than 28 days
A 6-1 Michigan Supreme Court decision is another blow to the governor, whose unilateral emergency powers were struck down earlier this month.
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Whitmer signs Clean Slate Michigan, allowing automatic felony expungement
Hundreds of thousands of people will be eligible for expungement under new laws signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Michigan GOP leader questions why Legislature wasn’t warned of terror plot
Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield sent a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Saturday, asking why state lawmakers, who were initially a focus of an alleged domestic terrorist attack, weren’t alerted to the plan earlier.
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‘Liberate Michigan’: Months of angry rhetoric precede Whitmer kidnap plot
Emotions have boiled over repeatedly this year over coronavirus lockdown orders. Violence has erupted over masks and protests have included guns. And now, a plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Gun ban unlikely at Michigan Capitol, despite plot to storm it, take hostages
Members of a group that oversees the Capitol say they’re ‘as surprised as anyone’ about an alleged plot to overthrow the government. But their position on a gun ban hasn’t changed.
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Confusion reigns in Michigan over masks, business rules after COVID ruling
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration moves to reimpose mask and social distancing rules through her health department. Republicans question if she has that right after a court ruling limited her power. Meanwhile, COVID is spiking again.
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In chaotic year, Mich. Sen. Gary Peters sticks to issues. Some find that dull.
Despite decades in public office, the ‘boring guy’ Michigan senator still isn’t well-known. To supporters, that’s because he’s quietly got the job done. To critics, it’s because he hasn’t done much.