A lone Democrat holdout prompts House to abandon plans to eliminate waiting period, approve what abortion rights groups call a ‘watered down’ version of the ‘Reproductive Health Act.’
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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 Senate OKs disclosure rules blasted as 'snow job’ to ‘deceive voters’
Republicans join Democrats in approving plan to require some financial disclosure for political candidates and officials. Many acknowledge it doesn’t go far enough, but contend it is a start.
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Former Michigan redistricting chair: process 'became all about race'
A three-judge panel will decide if electoral maps drawn by the state’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission violate the rights of Black Detroit voters.
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Donald Trump sues to stay on Michigan ballot as opponents seek disqualification
Former President Donald Trump sued Michigan on Tuesday in an attempt to ensure he will appear on the 2024 ballot, despite separate lawsuits seeking to disqualify him over the Capitol “insurrection.”
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s population group eyes tax hikes
New population council work group recommendation suggests Michigan needs to raise taxes for schools, cities and to fix roads. Tax increases would be a ways off, though.
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Which judges, courts impose harshest penalties for drunk driving in Michigan?
Use these maps and tools to find out which judges — and courts — are more likely to pursue driving while intoxicated cases, rather than a lesser charge of driving while impaired.
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Drunk driving penalties in Michigan vary depending on where you live
Michigan had 26,700 drunk-driving arrests last year, half of which result in plea deals for impaired driving. Harsher penalties are far more common in west Michigan than in metro Detroit.
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Texts: Indicted Trump ally wanted to audit Michigan vote, undermine GOP probe
Michigan attorney Stephanie Lambert, now battling criminal charges in a tabulator tampering scheme, tried to force a ‘forensic audit’ of the 2020 contest backed by $1.2 million in funding from the former CEO of Overstock.com, according to newly released texts.
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Michigan about to make history, as nine days of early voting kicks off
After voters changed the constitution, at least 38 communities are providing early voting before the Nov. 7 election. The local elections are expected to work out the kinks before next year’s presidential contest.
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Gov. Whitmer touts transparency, backs disclosure plan blasted for loopholes
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she backs a plan to require public officials to disclose finances but exempt spousal income. She also says she won’t open her office to records requests until the Legislature does so.