A top aide to former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield has agreed to testify against him in a corruption trial next year.
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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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After billion-robocall barrage, Michigan lawmakers eye crackdown
With robocalls and spam texts on the rise, a new Michigan plan proposes fines of up to $100,000 and disclosure requirements.
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Food assistance to ‘pause’ for 1.4M in Michigan due to federal shutdown
Michigan health officials: SNAP food assistance benefits for 1.4 million will “temporarily pause” in November if federal government shutdown continues. Program for mothers with infant children also at risk.
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Most violent Michigan crimes go unsolved. Lawmakers want to change that
Less than half of violent crimes like murder, assault, rape and robbery are speedily solved in Michigan. A bipartisan effort in the Michigan Legislature would offer targeted funding to help police departments solve more cases.
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Michigan seeks to limit rest stop stays. Some fear ‘criminalizing homelessness’
Michigan wants to ban camping, panhandling and long-term stays at rest stops. Officials say proposed rules aim to improve safety, but advocates worry they could punish people experiencing homelessness.
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Corruption trial for ex-Michigan Speaker Lee Chatfield delayed to fall 2026
A judge has delayed by 10 months a planned trial for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield, who along with his wife, is facing a slew of corruption-related charges.
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Federal shutdown hits Michigan telehealth, Head Start, environment, more
One researcher called the shutdown “a crisis in slow motion” and multiple officials said cuts will worsen if the shutdown drags on.
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Michigan Senate votes to hike hunting and fishing fees
Michigan Senators approves fee increases for hunting, fishing licenses. House leader opposed past attempts.
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Fact check: Trump promised Michigan peace in Mideast, not troops on US streets
President Donald Trump made big promises to Michigan voters last year. Nine months in, he’s made progress in the Middle East, but the state economy remains sluggish.
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Michigan lawmakers clash over earmark reforms as criminal hearing looms
With an alleged embezzlement case heading to court next month, the Michigan Senate voted to make the state earmark process more transparent. Some say it doesn’t go far enough.