The files are “ready to go over” to the feds, said a spokesperson for the Michigan Department of State. “It seems strange that they’re not prepared to help us.”
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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 House GOP budget cuts spending, workers and DEI to pave way for roads
With a potential government shutdown looming, Michigan’s Republican-led House unveiled and quickly approved a $78.5 billion budget plan that would slash spending and state workers but boost road funding.
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DePerno seeks to delay misconduct hearing as he mounts new AG bid
Matthew DePerno, the Michigan Republican Party’s 2022 nominee for attorney general, is seeking to delay a professional misconduct hearing as he prepares for another run.
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Drug use a growing factor in fatal crashes on Michigan roadways
New Michigan crash data show drugs now factor in one-quarter road fatalities, up from 19% a decade ago. Overall road deaths remain elevated since the pandemic, with teens, seniors, motorcyclists and bicyclists seeing increased risks.
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Gretchen Whitmer appeals federal aid denials for northern Michigan ice storm
Federal officials should approve disaster aid for individual homeowners and utilities in the wake of a March ice storm that rocked northern Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wrote in an appeal to FEMA officials this week.
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Michigan panel OKs signature-gathering to ban political spending by ‘monopoly’ utilities
State canvassers on Friday greenlit a petition effort to ban utility money in politics. A legal challenge may be coming for the effort.
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Should Michigan officials lose pay for missed budget deadlines? House plan fails
As a potential government shutdown looms, Michigan legislators are debating whether to cut their own pay for missing budget deadlines.
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As shutdown looms, road funding a $3B sticking point in Michigan budget talks
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and House Republicans are pushing for a $3B roads plan to be included in the state budget. Senate Democrats say that’s doable, but they won’t propose their own infrastructure plan.
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In 32nd lawsuit against Trump, Michigan AG Dana Nessel defends $37M for crime victims
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is suing the Trump administration for tying annual crime victim funding to immigration enforcement. It’s the latest of more than 30 multistate lawsuits the Democrat has joined against Trump policies.
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Michigan Republicans push jail time for protesters who block roadways
Michigan lawmakers are considering a bill to increase penalties for blocking state highways, which is currently a civil infraction punishable by a $500 fine. The proposal would make it a misdemeanor with possible jail time and higher fines.