The Republican faces allegations he used nonprofits to ‘line his own pockets,’ authorities say. A sexual assault allegation from Chatfield’s sister-in-law that prompted the probe will not result in charges.
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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Whitmer worth $2.3 million, but new Michigan disclosure filings lack details
New personal financial disclosure filings confirm Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is a millionaire but otherwise shed little new light on finances or potential conflicts of interest for Michigan officials.
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Some Michigan residents have until June 17 to file their taxes
Michigan residents who were impacted by severe weather last August have until June 17 to file their taxes. Otherwise, taxpayers who have not been granted an extension must file their taxes by April 15.
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Michigan House special elections may put Democrats back in charge
Democrats are heavy favorites in Tuesday special elections that will likely end a partisan split and months-long stalemate in the Michigan House.
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Key figure in $25M Clare health campus controversy pleads guilty to fraud
Anthony Demasi served time in prison before helping lead a politically connected project that received a no-bid state grant. That project is now under investigation, and Demasi has pleaded guilty to separate charges.
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Federal court rejects GOP challenge to Michigan election laws
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit from a group of Republican lawmakers that sought to invalidate voter-approved ballot initiatives allowing for early voting, no-reason absentee ballots and more.
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Whitmer under fire for ‘intentional attack’ on Michigan government watchdog
Michigan’s state government watchdog is facing a potential $8.3 million cut under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed budget. The auditor general wants to know why.
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Trashed for debunking election claims, Michigan lawmaker now backs Trump
Michigan state Sen. Ed McBroom debunked Trump’s 2020 election claims – and then endorsed Trump for 2024.
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Trump says states should decide abortion. Michigan voters have: What law says
Former President Donald Trump has been pressured to push for a national ban on abortion. He declined to do so Monday, frustrating abortion opponents.
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Whitmer book spurs president talk, joins list of Michigan political reads
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will detail her rise in Democratic politics in a new book releasing July 9. In the meantime, read these other five Michigan political memoirs and biographies.