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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Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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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.
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MSU loses millions in agriculture, higher ed grants as Trump slashes USAID
More than 20 Michigan State University research projects receiving federal foreign aid funding have halted amid the Trump administration’s efforts to slash government spending. Some were notified this week that their funding is terminated entirely.
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State of the State: Takeaways, fact-checks from Gretchen Whitmer’s big speech
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for a roads fix, education funding, housing and more — while making questionable claims about jobs and a tipped wage deal.
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State of the State: Watch, read Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's full speech
Gov. Whitmer lays out her vision for the year in a joint address to the Michigan House and Senate, beginning at 7 p.m.
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Lee Chatfield corruption case: ‘Questionable’ spending, a strip club bill
Testimony began Wednesday in a preliminary exam for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife. Both have pleaded not guilty to corruption-related charges.
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7 Michigan Republicans push to ban gay marriage. It’s likely going nowhere
While a handful of Michigan House Republicans join push to same-sex marriage, their efforts will likely be fruitless. Here’s why.
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Michigan House votes to ban secrecy agreements. Will it become law?
In bipartisan vote, Michigan House OKs plan to ban lawmakers from signing nondisclosure agreements, which dozens have done to learn about economic development projects in line for corporate subsidies.
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Gretchen Whitmer wants to limit cellphones in Michigan schools, tax vapes
Michigan governor will use her State of the State address to propose limits on cellphone use in schools ‘to improve student mental health and outcomes.’
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Gretchen Whitmer: I want to find ‘common ground’ with Donald Trump
The Michigan governor talks tariffs with Trump this weekend and offers praise for Republican House Speaker Matt Hall, saying he has the ‘guts and brains’ to propose a plan to fix Michigan’s roads.