The federal suit from Michigan Republicans sought to overturn election rules enacted through statewide ballot initiatives. An attorney says they’re not done trying.
Michigan Government
Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Senate: Give sexual assault survivors more time to sue
Any survivor of sexual abuse would have one year to file a lawsuit if a plan approved by the Michigan Senate becomes law — no matter when the abuse occurred. Alleged victims would then have until the age of 42.
Posted inMichigan Government
‘Outstanding toll’ text? Nessel warns about toll payment texting scam
The latest widespread scam to try to steal your credit card information suggests you owe a toll.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan SOS Jocelyn Benson violated campaign finance law — but won’t be punished
Jocelyn Benson violated state law when she moved her gubernatorial campaign press conference into a Secretary of State building, according to Attorney General Dana Nessel, a fellow Democrat.
Posted inMichigan Government
As lawmakers prep budget, economists warn tariffs may cost Michigan 13,000 jobs
Experts: Michigan may lose 13,000 jobs due to tariffs, lawmakers will have $456 million less than expected for state budget.
Posted inMichigan Government
Matt Hall storms Lansing: Insulting, unapologetic and 'winning every week'
Proponents and detractors alike call him “Trumpy.” Meet House Speaker Matt Hall, the controversial new power player shaking up the Michigan Capitol.
Posted inMichigan Government
Nessel: ‘Grave concerns,’ but no more charges in $25M Michigan earmark probe
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says corruption charges against a former legislative staffer show the need for guardrails to “prevent fraudsters from stealing our hard working tax dollars.”
Posted inMichigan Government
FBI: Man plotted ISIS-inspired mass shooting at Army site in Michigan
Federal authorities say they arrested a 19-year-old man who is accused of planning an attack on a U.S. Army site in Michigan on behalf of Islamic State.
Posted inMichigan Government
Former legislative aide charged with embezzlement in $25M Clare earmark scandal
David Coker, a onetime aide to an ex-House speaker, has been charged with multiple felonies. His nonprofit received a budget earmark through Michigan’s controversial process of awarding millions to lawmaker pet projects.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Senate Dems finalizing $84.5B budget: Time for House to ‘get serious’
The $84.5 billion spending plan advancing in the Senate includes $3 billion for long-term road funding. The catch: Democrats don’t yet know where that money will come from.