Following recent calls to change the culture at the Capitol, the Michigan Senate’s new policy allows visitors to file complaints and strengthens reporting protocols.
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán is a former capitol reporter for Bridge Michigan.
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer defends her Florida trip, calls criticism ‘maddening’
This is the latest travel-related controversy the Whitmer administration has faced in the last few weeks.
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer draws fire for out-of-state trip before she was vaccinated
Whitmer visited her ill father before receiving any vaccines, drawing accusations of hypocrisy from Republicans. Whitmer’s staff has defended trips from other aides, noting they were vaccinated.
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Michigan hasn’t passed any police reforms since George Floyd’s death
The trial of police officer Derek Chauvin has ignited a debate about police practices. More than 30 states have passed reforms. Michigan isn’t one of them, despite general support on the need for change.
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Michigan CEOs to GOP: Don’t disenfranchise voters
Business leaders from some of Michigan’s largest employers on Tuesday urged the state’s Republican-led Legislature to avoid approving any new election laws that would reduce participation or disenfranchise voters. It’s a direct response to a 39-bill plan from state Senate Republicans.
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Whitmer to GOP: Work with me to spend Michigan’s billions from COVID stimulus
The Democratic governor is offering an olive branch to Republicans who control the Legislature. They aren’t happy, though, that Whitmer made the peace offering through the media.
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Michigan redistricting group hires attorney over GOP objections
A citizens group charged with taking the politics out of the redistricting process draws fire because an adviser donated to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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Michigan’s redistricting panel to interview expert who guided Arizona process
Approved by voters in 2018, the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Panel faces several hurdles but could take a big step forward Thursday in its quest to reverse gerrymandering.
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Weiser: ‘I won’t be canceled,’ after U-M regents call for his resignation
“I pledge to be part of a respectful dialogue going forward and challenge my colleagues and others to do the same,” Regent Ron Weiser said at a board meeting Friday. The group censured his harsh words about Democratic and GOP leaders.
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U-M regents weigh censure vote on Ron Weiser over 'witch' comments
A vote to censure is one of the few actions the body can take, since members are elected. Weiser’s comments have renewed debate over a longstanding culture of misogyny in state political circles.