A Lansing judge dismissed felony charges against 15 Michigan Republicans who had been charged in a so-called false electors scheme following the 2020 presidential election.
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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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Whitmer admin ‘contingency’ planning for potential Michigan government shutdown
A Michigan budget official says “contingency planning” has begun for a possible state government shutdown Oct. 1. Here’s what that means.
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Michigan’s capital plans new approach to homelessness: A pod city
Lansing officials plan to use 50 mini housing pods in a novel approach to help alleviate homelessness in the Capitol city. Will it work?
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Michigan House Republicans OK transgender school bathroom ban
House Republican bill would block transgender students from using bathrooms consistent with their identified gender. Democrats called the bill a “distraction” that rolls back civil rights.
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In Baldwin, ICE detention center spurs anger — and hope — in immigration war
As the Trump administration expands immigration detention on an unprecedented scale, communities are grappling with the consequences – questioning the morality, expressing concerns about shifting local identities and fighting back.
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Michigan man pleads guilty to double voting in 2024 primary
Charges have been dismissed against five other people originally charged in the Macomb County case.
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‘Right to hug’ suits claim Michigan jails blocking family visits for profit
Most Michigan county jails don’t offer in-person visits by family members. A pair of lawsuits argue they’re profiting off video calls instead.
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Nessel, Michigan lawmakers seek to toughen ‘critical’ human trafficking laws
A bipartisan group of legislators partnered with attorney general Dana Nessel to strengthen human trafficking laws, but a dysfunctional legislature will pose hurdles.
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Michigan shares voting data with feds — but says some legally off limits
The state denied the Trump administration’s request for personally identifying information, including Social Security numbers.
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As Michigan lawmakers fight, bipartisan transparency and public safety bills flounder
It’s not just the budget: Hundreds of policy proposals are stalled in the Michigan Legislature, including broadly bipartisan bills to improve government transparency, public safety and limit cellphone use in schools.