Local clerks run Michigan elections, but harassment and workload are turning people away. Most clerk races had only one candidate in 2024, and some communities struggled to find anyone to run at all.
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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Housing voucher pause sparks fear of ‘more homelessness’ in Michigan
Michigan stopped issuing ‘Section 8’ housing vouchers in July, citing a federal funding shortfall. Nearly 60,000 of the state’s lowest-income residents remain on a waitlist, and experts say many more want to join.
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Tax, cut or both? Gretchen Whitmer needs House GOP help to fix Michigan roads
House Republicans and Democrats introduce competing roads plans as Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer again calls for a long-term fix.
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‘Historic’ Michigan buildings targeted for sale by Trump administration
Federal buildings in Battle Creek, Detroit, Saginaw and Port Huron were flagged for potential sale this week amid ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to cut government costs. Among them: Michigan’s oldest federal building and a Battle Creek complex that employs up to 2,000 people.
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Battle lines drawn in fight over Michigan voter citizenship proposal
Does the cost of documents amount to a poll tax? Bill’s sponsor bristles at the suggestion.
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Trump tariffs spark ‘trade war’ with Michigan’s biggest trade partners
Trump argues tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China will ultimately benefit states like Michigan and its dominant auto industry. But foreign leaders are fighting back with retaliatory tariffs.
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Dozens fired from Michigan veteran care facilities as Trump cuts continue
Nearly 70 employees of Veterans Affairs medical centers in Detroit and Ann Arbor have been fired by the Trump administration. VA officials say the impacted employees were not in ‘mission-critical’ positions, but critics argue the firings could impact veterans both working for the government or seeking medical care.
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Michigan's new car seat law takes effect April 2: What to know
Beginning April 2, children under 2 have to sit in a rear-facing child car seat.
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Judge may take months to rule if Lee Chatfield faces trial for corruption
Former state House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife are accused of using nonprofit, campaign and taxpayer funds to cover their lavish lifestyle. His lawyer says there’s not enough evidence to warrant a trial.
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Lee Chatfield corruption case: Family, friends took free trips, cashed checks
The former House speaker is accused of using political funds to pay for a jet set lifestyle. A court heard testimony Thursday from associates who said they gave him money after cashing checks from political accounts.