Fired Detroit riverfront CFO William Smith changed with wire and bank fraud in a federal criminal complaint unsealed Wednesday.
Michigan Government
Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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Michigan elections FAQ: Will ‘good time’ off prisoner proposal be on ballot?
Organizers failed to collect enough signatures for a ballot initiative that would have shortened the prison sentences for some Michigan inmates.
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Michigan House OKs new penalties for drivers who hit bicyclists, runners
Michigan lawmakers look to increase penalties for drivers who injure more ‘vulnerable road users’ like bikers and runners. Not everyone is on board with what that punishment should entail.
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Flint buys an ambulance with opioid funds. Critics sound alarms
It’s money intended for drug treatment, prevention and recovery. But Flint’s mayor defends buying ambulances because some emergency calls ‘involve overdoses.’
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Michigan elections FAQ: How to find candidate donors, financial disclosures
Readers ask, Bridge answers: Here’s where to find fundraising and personal financial information for state and federal candidates.
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Eight congressional candidates booted from Michigan primary ballot
Font sizes, a P.O. Box and alleged signature fraud prompted Michigan’s bipartisan canvass board to disqualify several candidates.
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Michigan elections FAQ: How to find out what’s on your ballot
There are resources to look up what will be on your local ballot in the August and November elections.
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Michigan $15 minimum wage hike won’t make 2024 ballot, Supreme Court rules
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Friday that an effort to raise Michigan’s minimum wage to $15 an hour will not make the 2024 ballot.
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Stabenow not endorsing in primary as Michigan’s U.S. Senate race narrows
Retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow says she isn’t endorsing in the Democratic primary race to replace her, which shrunk Friday with the disqualification of businessman Nasser Beydoun.
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Gun control groups aim to close 'loophole' in Michigan protection orders
While Michigan personal protection orders can prohibit a person from possessing guns, state law does not require them to relinquish their firearms. Advocates want to change that ‘loophole,’ but critics say it’s unnecessary.